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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saint Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LOOSE CANNON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LOOSE CANNON!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin stuffs the takedown.
Assassin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in CANNON's guard.
CANNON is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Assassin defends well.
Assassin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CANNON works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
CANNON is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CANNON escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assassin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assassin is looking to work some ground and pound but CANNON has wrist control.
CANNON looking for a guillotine here but Assassin defends easily.
Assassin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Assassin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CANNON struggling a bit here.
CANNON taking punishment in the form of punches.
CANNON is trying to get back to half guard.
Assassin in side control lands a decent elbow.
CANNON takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
CANNON is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assassin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Assassin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Assassin working the ground and pound.
Assassin working the head and body with strikes.
CANNON can't do much from the bottom here.
Assassin has an Americana. CANNON didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Assassin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Assassin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Saint Assassin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Gullich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bouncy Boink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Gullich!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullich wants to clinch up but Boink keeps it at a distance.
Gullich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boink jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boink throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gullich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gullich fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Gullich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Wolfgang Gullich has been cut.
Gullich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gullich tries to clinch up but Boink circles away and keeps his distance.
Gullich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gullich circles away quickly and effectively.
Gullich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gullich tries to clinch up.
Gullich tries to close the distance and clinch but Boink swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boink misses with a wild body shot.
Gullich ducks under a wild hook from Boink.
Boink gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gullich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gullich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boink is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boink has escaped and now he's on top!
Boink wanted to stand there but Gullich had control of the position.
Gullich trying to control the position.
Boink preventing the sweep.
Boink wants to get up but he can't break Gullich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boink stopping the sweep attempt from Gullich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boink sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gullich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boink doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boink manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gullich is trying to keep Boink in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gullich misses with a takedown attempt - Boink sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boink takes a swing at Gullich's ribcage but misses.
Boink throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gullich tries to clinch but Boink moves out of range.
Boink circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gullich moves in looking to clinch but Boink pushes him off.
Gullich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boink momentarily.
Boink looks to land a right hand but Gullich moved out of range.
Boink throws an overhand right that lands on Gullich's shoulder, as Gullich tries to avoid the shot.
Gullich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gullich seems to be working for a kimura but Boink defends the submission attempt.
Gullich seems to be looking for submissions.
Gullich looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boink is trying to stand back up but Gullich is controlling him
Gullich trying to pass the guard but Boink defending well.
Gullich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gullich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boink defends it well.
Gullich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Bouncy Boink will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Gullich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gullich manages to avoid it.
Gullich clinches with his opponent.
Boink pushes Gullich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gullich taking a breather.
A short right from Boink.
Boink lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gullich.
Boink lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boink's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gullich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boink swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boink lands a slapping body shot.
Wolfgang Gullich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boink throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Boink. That snapped Gullich's head back.
Boink throws a shot to the body.
Gullich is looking to score with low kicks.
Gullich tries for a takedown but Boink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gullich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boink finds it's way round the side to connect with Gullich's head.
Gullich defending well as Boink loads up on a big left hand.
Gullich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boink to score with a decent uppercut.
Boink looks to score with a jab to the body but Gullich is just out of range.
Boink misses with a straight right.
Gullich wants to clinch up but Boink keeps it at a distance.
Boink loads up on a big right hand but Gullich slips the punch.
Boink listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gullich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boink throws an overhand right that lands on Gullich's shoulder, as Gullich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Boink.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gullich slips a jab and a cross from Boink.
Gullich wants to clinch.
Boink throws a one two combo.
Gullich is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boink drops Gullich with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gullich! Boink dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Bouncy Boink!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Chapmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poppin Thangs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thangs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Poppin Them Thangs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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174 lbs
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184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Freddy Chapmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Poppin Thangs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thangs thumps Chapmen with a low kick.
Chapmen throws a right hand that Thangs ducks under and follows up with a left that Thangs also avoids with ease.
Thangs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chapmen tries to pull guard but Thangs holds him up against the cage and eventually Chapmen drops back down to his feet.
Thangs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chapmen is working for takedown but Thangs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thangs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thangs gets through Chapmen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thangs breaks from the clinch.
Thangs clinches up against the cage.
Thangs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thangs dodges the punch combination from Chapmen.
Nice uppercut lands for Thangs. That snapped Chapmen's head back.
Chapmen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chapmen is rocked!
Thangs feints a jab and as Chapmen dips his head, Thangs unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Chapmen right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Chapmen falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thangs smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Poppin Thangs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puppy Duke!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a front kick that sends Duke stumbling back into the cage.
Kent motions for Duke to come forward. Kent throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kent lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kent fakes the leg kick and cracks Duke in the body.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duke fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from Kent.
Kent thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duke if he has to take too many more of those.
Duke looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Kent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent scoring well with a low kick there.
Kent keeps Duke at a distance using the push kick.
Kent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Puppy Duke has been cut.
Kent scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Kent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kent.
Kent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kent. That one must have hurt.
Kent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kent.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kent throws a leg kick which misses Duke's front leg but catches the back leg as Duke tries to avoid it.
Duke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kent.
Kent throws a front kick that sends Duke stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kent fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duke.
Kent connects with a solid leg kick.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duke. That did some damage!
Kent connects with a solid leg kick.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kent lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kent throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent feints and then cracks Duke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duke down.
Duke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kent throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kent. Kent obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Kent.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Kent lands but Duke takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kent. That's going to slow Duke down.
Duke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kent. Duke shrugs it off though.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kent. That's going to slow Duke down.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kent throws a head kick that Duke semi-blocks.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kent. That one must have hurt.
Kent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kent lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duke takes a step back to recover.
Duke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kent lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Kent delivers a nice body kick.
Kent lands with a kick to the temple. Duke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Kent.
Kent plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kent scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
Kent throws a leg kick which misses Duke's front leg but catches the back leg as Duke tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kent.
Kent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kent is looking to slow Duke down with leg kicks.
Jim Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kent thumps Duke with a low kick.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
Kent throws a leg kick which misses Duke's front leg but catches the back leg as Duke tries to avoid it.
Duke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kent can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kent.
Crunch! Kent slams his shin into Duke's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Kent.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kent!
Kent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kent connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puppy Duke'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.
Kent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Kent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
Kent thumps Duke with a low kick.
Kent pushes Duke away with a front kick.
Kent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Kent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kent scores with a leg kick.
Duke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent thows a body kick. Duke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kent. That's going to slow Duke down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Duke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kent has got the better of the exchanges.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Kent scoring well with a low kick there.
Kent feints and then cracks Duke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duke down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duke's head.
Kent throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kent throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duke's head.
Kent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duke's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kent.
Kent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kent throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duke. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kent.
A good leg kick by Kent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Puppy Duke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kent.
Kent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duke can do to turn this around?
Kent thumps Duke with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Kent.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kent.
Kent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duke's sensitive parts.
Kent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duke's sensitive parts.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kent lands with a kick to the temple. Duke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kent.
Kent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kent goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kent scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kent. Duke shrugs it off though.
Kent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kent lands with a kick to the temple. Duke shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Kent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duke's sensitive parts.
Kent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kent throws a leg kick which misses Duke's front leg but catches the back leg as Duke tries to avoid it.
Kent throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duke's head.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim Kent is winning the standup battle so far.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
Kent scores with a kick to the body.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kent throws a head kick that Duke semi-blocks.
Kent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duke's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Kent.
Nice body kick from Kent.
Duke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kent thumps Duke with a low kick.
Kent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kent.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kent.
Kent thumps Duke with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kent. That's going to slow Duke down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Kent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Puppy Duke's cut.
That's time! Kent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kent.
Duke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kent.
Duke throws a head kick that misses
and Kent counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duke's knee momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kent - the referee stops the clock and Duke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kent. Duke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kent. Kent obviously looking to wear him down.
Kent scores with a leg kick.
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kent. Kent obviously looking to wear him down.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Kent slams his shin into Duke's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Kent.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Kent.
Duke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Kent.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent scores with a leg kick.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent is looking to slow Duke down with leg kicks.
Kent scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kent.
Kent throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kent connects with a solid leg kick.
Kent throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kent is looking to slow Duke down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Duke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kent. That one must have hurt.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Kent.
Kent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kent pushes Duke away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kent.
Kent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kent.
Kent lands a nice looking body kick.
Kent lands a head kick. Duke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kent.
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kent throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kent throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kent with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kent scores with a leg kick.
Kent plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kent. Kent obviously looking to wear him down.
Duke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kent.
Kent lands a front kick.
Kent throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kent. Kent obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Kent there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kent plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent delivers a nice body kick.
Kent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kent connects with a high kick.
Duke looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kent. Duke shrugs it off though.
Kent lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kent moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kent can pounce on him.
Kent throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kent.
Duke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kent lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kent scores with a nice body kick.
Kent lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duke's sensitive parts.
Puppy Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Kent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kent has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Kent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yanick Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's entrance music is OTEP-Battle Ready. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yanick Goossens!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goossens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goossens. That one must have hurt.
Goossens lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Goossens takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mick Thompson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goossens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goossens is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Thompson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yanick Goossens!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Now You're A Man - Orgazmo (movie) as his entrance music. John McCarthy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Young's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Young!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McCarthy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Young. What's that going to do exactly?
McCarthy tries to hold on but Young postures up.
McCarthy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCarthy is working hard here to advance position.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Young pushes him away.
Young prevents McCarthy from getting the reversal.
Young content just to control the position here.
McCarthy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy is trying to escape the mount.
Young controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.
Young looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to hold on but Young postures up.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Young decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young takes one on the button.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
Young fails to land the takedown.
John McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
McCarthy's corner calls for a 1-2. McCarthy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarthy throws a combination. Young tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Young is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Young swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young looks gassed!
Young tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Young counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCarthy misses with an elbow over the top.
Young tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
McCarthy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Young counters by moving into the clinch.
Young drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young stalling.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
Young is breathing heavily.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young tries to pull guard but McCarthy holds him up against the cage and eventually Young drops back down to his feet.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCarthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCarthy lands a nice elbow.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
McCarthy is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCarthy lands a right hand.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCarthy misses with the head strike.
McCarthy pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCarthy cracks Young with a nice body shot.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCarthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCarthy working aggressively here.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
McCarthy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for McCarthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from McCarthy.
Young tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCarthy walks away with a smile on his face. Young gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCarthy lands a nice knee to the body.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A short body shot lands from McCarthy as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it.
Young blocks the elbow strike.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young tries to circle away but McCarthy has him pinned against the cage.
McCarthy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
Young takes an elbow to the temple.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
Young tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.
McCarthy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young blocks an uppercut.
McCarthy pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McCarthy.
Young tries to pull guard but McCarthy won't allow it.
Young can't get the takedown.
McCarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCarthy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy lands with a left to the head.
McCarthy has Young pressed against the cage, preventing Young from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCarthy cracks Young with a nice body shot.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McCarthy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCarthy tries to clinch
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young gets a clinch.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McCarthy.
A right hook to the body lands for McCarthy.
Young fails to pull guard.
Young jumps guard but McCarthy stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
McCarthy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Young is looking to control McCarthy's arms but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McCarthy.
Young taking a breather.
McCarthy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCarthy up against the cage.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCarthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a short shot to the head.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy pushes off an throws an elbow but Young leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
Young drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCarthy keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young looking to stall.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
McCarthy gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCarthy is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
Young trying to control the position but instead, McCarthy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Young into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from McCarthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Young looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy pushes Young back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCarthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCarthy lands with a light punch inside.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
A short left from McCarthy.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, McCarthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCarthy is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCarthy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCarthy misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCarthy.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young keeps the fight on the outside.
McCarthy lands a slapping body shot.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Young forces McCarthy back against the cage and clinches.
McCarthy lands a nice shot to the body.
Young blocking some punches.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCarthy.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
Young throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a shot to the body.
Young blocks an elbow strike.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Young working hard to break the clinch.
Young misses with a knee to the head.
McCarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young is trying to break the clinch but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body.
McCarthy cracks Young with a nice body shot.
McCarthy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCarthy.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
McCarthy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
McCarthy scores with a shoulder strike.
Young blocking some punches.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young clinches.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Young misses with a knee strike.
McCarthy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McCarthy fails to land.
McCarthy misses with a punch on the inside.
Young with a knee to the head.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Joe Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy lands a body punch.
McCarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young dodges an elbow strike from McCarthy.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
Young wants a takedown.
John McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young misses with a knee strike.
Young fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damir Mrsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Damir Mrsic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damir Mrsic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Paulson. Beautiful body shot.
Paulson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mrsic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulson misses with a straight left.
Mrsic lands a jab-cross combination.
Paulson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mrsic slips a jab from Paulson.
Paulson lands a jab to the head.
Paulson tries to clinch up.
Paulson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mrsic.
Paulson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Paulson.
Paulson misses with a wild body shot.
Paulson tries to clinch up but Mrsic circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mrsic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulson tries to clinch up.
Paulson is looking to clinch but Mrsic is avoiding it.
Robert Paulson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mrsic.
Mrsic misses with a wild combination.
Mrsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paulson tries to clinch up but Mrsic circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mrsic counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulson. Mrsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson throws a nice looking combination but Mrsic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mrsic connects with a looping right hand.
Paulson misses with an uppercut. Mrsic saw that one coming.
Mrsic throws an overhand right that lands on Paulson's shoulder, as Paulson tries to avoid the shot.
Paulson misses with a straight right.
Paulson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrsic circles away.
Paulson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mrsic loads up on a big right hand but Paulson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulson throws a series of punches but Mrsic moves out of range.
Paulson clinches but Mrsic breaks the clinch
enabling Mrsic to counter with a crisp jab.
Paulson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Damir Mrsic has been cut.
Paulson throws out a loose jab but Mrsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mrsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulson manages to avoid it.
Paulson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mrsic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Paulson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damir Mrsic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mrsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulson manages to avoid it.
Mrsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulson manages to avoid it.
Mrsic misses the shot to the body.
Paulson slips a jab and a cross from Mrsic.
Paulson just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mrsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mrsic.
Mrsic dodges the punch combination from Paulson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrsic throws a big shot that misses.
Paulson closes the distance but Mrsic moves to the side
and Mrsic counters with a left to the body.
Paulson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mrsic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulson misses the shot to the body.
Mrsic misses the body punch
and Paulson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paulson moves away from the strike by Mrsic.
Paulson closes the distance but Mrsic moves to the side
and Mrsic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paulson thinking.
Paulson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mrsic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mrsic.
Mrsic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paulson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mrsic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mrsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paulson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mrsic.
A swing and a miss from Paulson.
Paulson closes the distance but Mrsic moves to the side
and Mrsic counters with a straight right hand.
Mrsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulson missing with a left hand there. Mrsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mrsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulson manages to avoid it.
Paulson clinches but Mrsic breaks the clinch
and Mrsic counters with a straight right hand.
That's four 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.
Paulson looks to clinch
and Paulson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Paulson misses.
Paulson misses with a shot to the body
and Mrsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mrsic scores with a body shot.
Paulson misses with an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mrsic counters with a nice uppercut.
Mrsic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damir Mrsic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damir Mrsic's cut.
That's time! Paulson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Paulson misses
and Mrsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulson wants to clinch but Mrsic slips to the side
and Mrsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulson throws a right hand that Mrsic ducks under and follows up with a left that Mrsic also avoids with ease.
Mrsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paulson.
Paulson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mrsic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulson clinches but Mrsic breaks the clinch
and Mrsic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mrsic.
Paulson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paulson.
Mrsic slips under a jab.
Paulson misses with a shot to the body
and Mrsic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mrsic lands with a hook. Paulson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mrsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paulson tries to clinch up
and Paulson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Mrsic fails to land with a series of punches.
Paulson looks to throw the jab but Mrsic is out of range.
Paulson moves away from the strike by Mrsic.
Mrsic swings for the body but Paulson moves out of range.
Paulson closes the distance but Mrsic moves to the side
and Mrsic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paulson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mrsic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mrsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paulson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mrsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Paulson is just out of range.
Mrsic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mrsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulson looks to clinch
and Mrsic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulson. Mrsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrsic thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Paulson misses
and Mrsic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paulson thinking.
Paulson tries to clinch but Mrsic moves away
and Mrsic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Paulson does no damage.
Paulson darts in trying to clinch
letting Mrsic counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mrsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damir Mrsic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mrsic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damir Mrsic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Swiftwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guster Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swiftwater comes to the cage accompanied by NEON. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glenn Swiftwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guster Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Swiftwater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swiftwater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spencer sprawls well initially but Swiftwater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Swiftwater.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swiftwater trying to pass the guard but Spencer defending well.
Spencer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spencer trying to control from the bottom.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet.
Spencer is looking for a sweep. Swiftwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spencer gets back to full guard.
Swiftwater trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Swiftwater won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swiftwater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swiftwater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swiftwater is keen to just control but Spencer is a slippery customer.
Spencer actively working from the bottom here.
Swiftwater is keen to just control but Spencer is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swiftwater drops back looking for a leg! Spencer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spencer manages to kick Swiftwater off! Swiftwater jumps back into Spencer's guard.
Spencer working for a triangle but Swiftwater defends it easily.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Swiftwater tries to pass.
Spencer 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.
Swiftwater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swiftwater advances to half guard.
Spencer has one foot on Swiftwater's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swiftwater misses with a hook.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swiftwater staying out of range there.
Spencer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swiftwater.
Swiftwater avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swiftwater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Swiftwater moved out of range nicely.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swiftwater moves away.
Guster Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swiftwater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Swiftwater.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Swiftwater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Swiftwater dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swiftwater tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer with a jab.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer leaves Swiftwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swiftwater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Spencer.
Glenn Swiftwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer misses with a few strikes there.
Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spencer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swiftwater. That did some damage!
Swiftwater slips a jab from Spencer.
Swiftwater ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Swiftwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swiftwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swiftwater somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Swiftwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiftwater looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Swiftwater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swiftwater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swiftwater is able to avoid easily.
Spencer works the jab nicely.
Swiftwater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Swiftwater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spencer.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Swiftwater avoids them all with ease.
Spencer looks to land a combination but Swiftwater avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Spencer.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Swiftwater is just out of range.
Spencer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swiftwater on the side of the head.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swiftwater has time to react.
Spencer is looking to score with low kicks.
Spencer scores with a one two! Swiftwater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Swiftwater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Swiftwater avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Swiftwater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swiftwater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swiftwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer lands a slapping body shot.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swiftwater checks a low kick from Spencer.
Swiftwater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Swiftwater walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Swiftwater counters with a two punch combo.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Swiftwater.
Spencer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spencer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swiftwater on the side of the head.
Guster Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Swiftwater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swiftwater is out of range.
Swiftwater shoots in and drives through. Spencer sprawls well.
Swiftwater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Swiftwater's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swiftwater.
Swiftwater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guster Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Spencer swings for the body but Swiftwater moves out of range.
Swiftwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Swiftwater avoids nicely.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Swiftwater counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spencer wants to control the position but Swiftwater says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spencer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swiftwater is working away from the top position though.
Swiftwater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiftwater wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer is looking for a sweep. Swiftwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spencer is trying to maintain the position but Swiftwater is very close to passing his half guard.
Spencer tries to roll over but Swiftwater keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Swiftwater tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swiftwater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer leaves Swiftwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spencer tries to bum rush Swiftwater with a series of wild strikes but Swiftwater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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.
Spencer throws a shot to the body.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Spencer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swiftwater.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swiftwater.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swiftwater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Swiftwater's shoulder, as Swiftwater tries to avoid the shot.
Swiftwater has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spencer lunges at Swiftwater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swiftwater's hand.
Spencer connects with a right hand. Swiftwater shakes it off.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spencer misses with a hook. Swiftwater ducked under it nicely.
Swiftwater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Swiftwater moves away and avoids it.
Spencer lands with a good body shot.
Swiftwater moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spencer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Swiftwater misses with a combination
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swiftwater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swiftwater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater checks a low kick from Spencer.
Spencer cracks Swiftwater with an open hand slap.
Spencer throws a combination. Swiftwater tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Swiftwater throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Spencer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Swiftwater does no damage.
Swiftwater takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swiftwater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swiftwater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guster Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spencer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guster Spencer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham comes to the cage accompanied by Jeremy. Embers has chosen Settle For Nothing by RATM as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Kennedy Embers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kennedy Embers!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Embers.
Embers thows a body shot but no joy.
Cunnigham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Embers avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cunnigham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Embers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Embers.
Kennedy Embers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Embers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cunnigham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham thows a big elbow that misses.
Embers seems keen to control Cunnigham's posture.
Cunnigham thows a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Embers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Embers pulls Cunnigham in to control the position.
Cunnigham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Embers dives on top into guard.
Embers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunnigham is keeping the position for now.
Cunnigham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunnigham working for a triangle but Embers defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers postures up.
Cunnigham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Embers defends it easily.
Cunnigham looking for subs off his back but Embers has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cunnigham looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cunnigham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embers pulls his head out easily.
Cunnigham actively working from the bottom here.
Cunnigham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Embers pulls his head out easily.
Embers controlling the action here.
Embers wants to stand but Cunnigham has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunnigham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Jeremy Cunnigham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Embers throws a jab when Cunnigham was well out of range.
Embers lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Embers moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Embers.
Embers stops a takedown attempt from Cunnigham.
A short right from Embers.
Embers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Embers misses.
Cunnigham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embers throws a shot from downtown. Cunnigham moves away and avoids it.
Cunnigham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Embers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown but Embers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Embers cracks a nice hook into Cunnigham's ribs.
Kennedy Embers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Embers looks to throw the jab but Cunnigham is out of range.
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.
Cunnigham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunnigham staying out of range there.
Cunnigham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Embers is fending him off so far but Cunnigham persists. Nope, Embers circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Embers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Embers slips a jab from Cunnigham.
Embers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunnigham moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embers misses with an uppercut. Cunnigham saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunnigham shoots in for a double leg but Embers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Embers avoids the body shot from Cunnigham.
Embers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Embers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunnigham.
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.
Embers throws a looping overhand right but Cunnigham ducks down to avoid it.
Cunnigham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Embers's waist but Embers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunnigham off to one side.
Embers misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Embers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunnigham swats away the attempt to clinch by Embers.
A swing and a miss from Embers.
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.
Embers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunnigham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Embers throws a looping overhand right but Cunnigham ducks down to avoid it.
Cunnigham slips a jab from Embers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunnigham ducks under a wild hook from Embers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Embers really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cunnigham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embers circles away.
A slow jab from Embers misses its intended target.
Embers fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Embers looks to land a left hand but Cunnigham moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham fails with a takedown attempt.
Embers wants to clinch.
Cunnigham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cunnigham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Embers.
Embers misses the body punch
and Cunnigham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Embers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham prevents Embers from getting the reversal.
Cunnigham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Embers turns into him and now he's in Cunnigham's guard.
Embers content to stall in guard here.
Cunnigham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Embers defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham is trying to keep Embers in close.
Cunnigham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Embers is aware though and is defending well.
Embers 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.
Cunnigham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Embers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnigham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Embers has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnigham's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cunnigham had his way with Kennedy Embers in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Embers misses with a straight right.
Embers misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Embers misses with a wild body shot.
Embers stuffs the takedown.
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.
Cunnigham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embers defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embers throws a jab when Cunnigham was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers throws the left hand but Cunnigham avoids the punch easily.
Cunnigham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Embers stuffs the takedown.
Embers lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embers scores with a hook.
Cunnigham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Embers.
Nice uppercut there from Embers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embers works Cunnigham's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kennedy Embers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Embers 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 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kennedy Embers!
Kennedy Embers is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is Slayer - Jesus Saves. A fine choice. Quagmire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HERE WE GOOOOO!. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Glen Quagmire enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quagmire tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez leaves Quagmire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez trying to control but Quagmire is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quagmire wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Quagmire tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Quagmire trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sanchez there.
Quagmire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quagmire.
Quagmire lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Quagmire maintains control.
Quagmire looking to ground and pound but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Quagmire landing strikes from the mount.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanchez is in a horrible position here. Quagmire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Quagmire landing punches.
Quagmire goes for an armbar but Sanchez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sanchez.
Quagmire wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Quagmire keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Quagmire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Quagmire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quagmire manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Quagmire's guard.
Quagmire working for a triangle but Sanchez defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Quagmire is trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to control but Quagmire wriggling away.
Sanchez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanchez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Quagmire to take his back!
Sanchez 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.
Quagmire rolls, trying to escape but Sanchez keeps control of the position.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez keeps control of the position easily here as Quagmire tries to buck him off.
Sanchez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Quagmire prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Quagmire is looking for a way out.
Quagmire is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sanchez.
Quagmire is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sanchez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sanchez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quagmire for as long as he can get away with.
Quagmire takes a big shot to the side of the head.
It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quagmire tries to roll but Sanchez sticks to his back.
Sanchez is punishing Quagmire with strikes - can he finish him?!
What can Quagmire do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Quagmire prevents Sanchez from getting a body triangle.
Quagmire is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quagmire breaks Sanchez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Quagmire throws a sloppy strike and Sanchez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Quagmire is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sanchez!
Jesus Sanchez retains his heavyweight title!
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