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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Jones (ranked 25221 p4p, 720 weight class) and Matty Bergs (ranked 4781 p4p, 463 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matty Bergs!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergs throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bergs backing up. Bergs nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Bergs misses with a looping right.
Bergs jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bergs misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bergs.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bergs.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Bergs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bergs misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bergs prevents a body shot from Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
Bergs struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bergs.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bergs breaks the clinch.
Bergs throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bergs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bergs jabs at Jones's body.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bergs.
CJ Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bergs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bergs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergs scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergs throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Bergs looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Bergs just gets out of the way.
Bergs misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bergs looks winded!
Bergs tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Bergs does no damage.
Bergs misses with a body shot.
Matty Bergs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergs dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Bergs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergs misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergs throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Bergs misses with a looping right.
As Bergs looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Bergs just gets out of the way.
Bergs closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Bergs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bergs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Bergs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bergs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Bergs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bergs throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergs misses with a wild body shot.
Bergs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones staying out of range there.
Bergs looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bergs misses the shot to the body.
Bergs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Bergs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergs throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Bergs does no damage.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Bergs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergs.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bergs feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Bergs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergs misses the target.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergs throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bergs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matty Bergs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bergs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Bergs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bergs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Bergs misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Bergs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bergs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bergs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bergs is breathing heavily.
Bergs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Bergs persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bergs fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Bergs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergs cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones staying out of range there.
Bergs shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bergs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Bergs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
CJ Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Bergs.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergs looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Bergs throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bergs takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bergs throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bergs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Bergs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergs. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Bergs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Bergs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bergs somewhat.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bergs.
Bergs throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Bergs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergs misses with a hook.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bergs misses the shot to the body.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bergs takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bergs goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Bergs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Bergs misses
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Bergs.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bergs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Bergs throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bergs backing up. Bergs nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Bergs is rocked!
Bergs shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Bergs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Bergs to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). CJ Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zula Usman (ranked 4368 p4p, 565 weight class) and Fernando Rodriguez (ranked 5553 p4p, 672 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Slipknot-Duality as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zula Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Usman drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Usman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriguez has his foot on Usman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Usman works his way back into a safe position though.
Usman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Usman has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wriggles free and stands up.
Usman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Usman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodriguez did well to prevent Usman getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but Usman has control of the leg.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Usman's head to control him but Usman postures up.
Usman trying to control the pace.
Usman is looking to advance position but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Usman stalling.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Usman is working away from the top position though.
Usman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Usman trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Usman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriguez wants to stall.
Usman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rodriguez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Usman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rodriguez to the mat. Rodriguez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Usman throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely.
Usman stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Usman passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Usman wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
Usman trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice strikes from Usman there.
Usman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to full guard here but Usman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman trying to control the position but Rodriguez is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zula Usman dominated that round.
That's time! Usman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Usman lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Usman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Usman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodriguez trying to hold on to Usman's head to control him but Usman postures up.
Usman content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodriguez for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Usman is stalling here. Rodriguez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Usman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriguez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Usman is defending well.
Usman defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Usman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Usman sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodriguez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Usman tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is looking to control Usman's arms but Usman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodriguez has his back to the cage.
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Usman moved away.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Rodriguez.
Usman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Usman has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Usman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Usman wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Usman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Usman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Usman slips an elbow through the middle.
Usman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zula Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodriguez's guard.
Usman is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman content to control rather than advance.
Usman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zula Usman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Usman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Usman ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick that knocks Usman off balance momentarily.
Usman moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodriguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodriguez delivers a nice body kick.
Zula Usman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez has managed to clinch.
Usman wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodriguez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Usman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez misses with a knee strike.
Rodriguez successfully pulls guard.
Usman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usman is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Usman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Usman pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, if Usman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Usman blocks the strikes from Rodriguez.
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.
Rodriguez is not content to let Usman control the position.
Usman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but Usman is very close to passing his half guard.
Usman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Usman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usman.
A jab from Usman does it's job there.
Usman has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Usman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Usman.
Usman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Usman lands a takedown into guard.
Usman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Usman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Usman defends it easily.
Usman is stalling in the full guard.
Zula Usman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman stands and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zula Usman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Usman, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zula Usman!
In defeat, Fernando Rodriguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Chamba'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Bly (ranked 5012 p4p, 414 weight class) and Dustin Sommer (ranked 5267 p4p, 428 weight class). Bly comes into the arena with I Want War- Pastor Troy blaring out of the sound system. Dre Bly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Bly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Sommer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bly avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bly.
Bly connects with a single shot there.
Bly scores with the left hand. Sommer knows he should have avoided that one.
Sommer throws a lazy head kick
and Bly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bly connects with a solid leg kick.
Sommer gets a double leg takedown into Bly's guard.
Sommer is pushing down on Bly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bly is fighting to maintain full guard but Sommer has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sommer is looking to take a break and control but Bly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bly sees it coming and defends easily.
Sommer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bly defends it well.
Sommer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bly defend it? Sommer steps over the head and cranks it - Bly is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sommer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dustin Sommer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lappers (ranked 4206 p4p, 433 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 4701 p4p, 468 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Lappers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lappers lands a right hook to the body.
Myres goes for a double leg but Lappers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lappers continues to drive forward.
Lappers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lappers lands with a nice combination. Myres backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Lappers. Beautiful body shot.
Myres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lappers but Lappers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lappers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myres wants a takedown but no success here.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Lappers both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres shoots and misses
and Lappers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myres!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lappers looks up at the clock and then as Myres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lappers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Myres tries to buck Lappers off but Lappers is having none of it.
Lappers controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lappers scoring with punches from side control.
Lappers scoring with punches from side control.
Myres trying to remain calm as Lappers controls from the top position.
Myres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lappers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lappers'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myres on the ground.
Nice strikes from Lappers there.
Myres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lappers in particular looking to stall.
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers lands with a punch from half guard.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappers content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lappers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Lappers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Myres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers working Myres over with strikes.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lappers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lappers connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lappers working the head and body with strikes.
Lappers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lappers connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple.
Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers drops an elbow to the side of Myres's head.
Well, if Lappers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lappers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Myres closes the distance and clinches up with Lappers, looking for a takedown. Myres pushes Lappers against the cage but Lappers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lappers lands a nice hook to Myres's body. Myres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lappers swivels and escapes.
Lappers cracks Myres with a good jab.
Myres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lappers moves into the clinch.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Lappers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lappers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myres blocks it with crossed arms.
Lappers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myres can do to turn this around?
Come on Lappers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myres tries for a takedown but Lappers manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lappers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myres is defending well for now.
Myres tries to score a body lock takedown but Lappers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lappers gets underhooks to prevent Myres's takedown attempt.
Myres is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Lappers.
Lappers lands a body punch.
Lappers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myres.
A short body shot lands from Lappers as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lappers.
Lappers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lappers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lappers breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Lappers.
Lappers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myres dodges the punch combination from Lappers.
Myres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lappers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lappers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lappers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myres with a poor takedown
and Lappers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lappers lands an elbow that stopped Myres in his tracks for a moment.
Lappers scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lappers.
Lappers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lappers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lappers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lappers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lappers manages to end up in side control.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Lappers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Myres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lappers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Myres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lappers connects with a decent elbow.
Lappers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Myres to see if he's OK.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Lappers is chipping away with strikes.
Lappers takes a little break here. Myres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lappers working the ground and pound from side control.
Chris Lappers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lappers controlling from side mount.
Myres tries to bench press Lappers off him but Lappers keeps the position.
Lappers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Myres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lappers stalling.
Lappers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lappers trying to control the pace.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lappers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lappers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lappers dominated that second round.
That's time! Lappers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lappers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Myres takes a step back to recover.
Myres shoots for a double leg takedown but Lappers sprawls well. He's pushed Myres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shane Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myres shoots in but no luck this time.
Lappers scores with a jab. Myres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myres misses with a takedown attempt - Lappers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres closes the distance and clinches up with Lappers, looking for a takedown. Myres pushes Lappers against the cage but Lappers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lappers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lappers lands a body shot.
Lappers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Myres if he has to take too many more of those.
Lappers scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Lappers does it's job there.
Myres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lappers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lappers showed some decent athleticism there.
Lappers seems to be working for a kimura but Myres defends the submission attempt.
Lappers slips a nice elbow through Myres's hands, connecting with Myres's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers trying to control the pace.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lappers.
Myres wants to get back to full guard.
Lappers winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chris Lappers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lappers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lappers prevents Myres from improving his position.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lappers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Myres for as long as he can get away with.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Lappers.
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.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shane Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lappers just misses with a punch to the body.
Lappers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lappers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lappers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lappers 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 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Ford (ranked 4317 p4p, 560 weight class) and Billy Jacob (ranked 3709 p4p, 504 weight class). Billy Jacob has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Ford's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Jacob!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacob.
Jacob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like David Ford has been cut.
Jacob cracks Ford with a good jab.
Jacob takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacob misses with a wild body shot.
Jacob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacob lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
Jacob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacob throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacob moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jacob misses.
Jacob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ford is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Jacob misses.
Ford attempts a counter takedown but Jacob avoids it well and moves away.
Ford staying out of range there.
Jacob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Jacob takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Jacob lands with a cross.
Jacob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacob.
Ford scores with a jab to the head.
Ford slips a jab from Jacob.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Jacob moved out of range nicely.
Billy Jacob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
No joy there for Jacob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
David Ford's cut is getting worse.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jacob gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Jacob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy RoboTessin (ranked 3730 p4p, 390 weight class) and Trisarides Varteirandes (ranked 4699 p4p, 467 weight class). Randy RoboTessin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy RoboTessin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trisarides Varteirandes!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varteirandes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RoboTessin pinned against the cage. RoboTessin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
RoboTessin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varteirandes.
RoboTessin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Varteirandes fails with a takedown attempt.
RoboTessin tries to counter with a takedown but Varteirandes is quick to defend against it.
Randy RoboTessin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trisarides Varteirandes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varteirandes tries to clinch there but RoboTessin circles away.
RoboTessin tries to counter with a takedown but Varteirandes is quick to defend against it.
RoboTessin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varteirandes is looking for a triangle but RoboTessin pushes his legs off easily.
RoboTessin is in close to Varteirandes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varteirandes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
RoboTessin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
RoboTessin scoring with punches to the head and body.
RoboTessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varteirandes is looking for a triangle but RoboTessin pushes his legs off easily.
RoboTessin gets to his feet and stands over Varteirandes, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Varteirandes felt that one! RoboTessin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Varteirandes from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy RoboTessin!
Randy RoboTessin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Trisarides Varteirandes spoke after the fight, saying 'bitch ass bitch sucking dick!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Borders (ranked 2822 p4p, 401 weight class) and Olsen Penn (ranked 3892 p4p, 521 weight class). Freddy Borders had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Freddy Borders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olsen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn throws a body punch but Borders moves out of range.
A big right from Borders misses.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Borders does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Borders misses the target.
Borders misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Borders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Borders.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Borders is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Borders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn lands a left hand.
Borders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borders backwards.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borders is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borders takes a shot to the head.
Borders is rocked!
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Borders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borders is breathing heavily.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Borders! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Penn is unloading with more strikes now! Borders drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olsen Penn!
Olsen Penn is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Olsen Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Holk (ranked 3356 p4p, 360 weight class) and Ismail Gutierrez (ranked 3158 p4p, 335 weight class). Gutierrez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Santeria. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ismail Gutierrez enters the cage!
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cheikh Holk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holk clobbers Gutierrez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holk has Gutierrez up against the cage in a clinch.
Holk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Holk as the two fighters clinch.
Holk misses with a knee strike.
Holk gets underhooks to prevent Gutierrez's takedown attempt.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Holk keeps him there for the moment.
Holk throws a head punch that misses.
Holk lands a left hand.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holk misses with a body punch.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Holk keeps him there for the moment.
Gutierrez trying to stall but Holk improves his position.
Gutierrez misses with a punch to the body.
Holk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutierrez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking for a takedown.
Holk has Gutierrez pressed against the cage, preventing Gutierrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gutierrez avoids it.
Gutierrez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holk tries to land a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks with his arms.
Holk throws a head punch that misses.
Holk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutierrez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cheikh Holk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismail Gutierrez.
Holk looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Holk as the two fighters clinch.
Holk lands with a right to the head.
Gutierrez is trying to push Holk away but Holk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holk slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Holk.
Holk lands a left hand.
Gutierrez is rocked!
Holk misses with a punch on the inside.
Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Holk finish him?
Holk swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holk throws a punch but it's blocked by Gutierrez.
Holk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Holk throws a punch but it's blocked by Gutierrez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gutierrez.
Holk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Holk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holk.
Holk working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holk.
Holk looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
Holk throws a head punch that misses.
Holk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutierrez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutierrez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holk swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutierrez blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holk.
Holk misses with some punches.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holk looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holk.
Holk has Gutierrez pressed against the cage, preventing Gutierrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gutierrez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holk working aggressively here.
Holk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holk prevents a body shot from Gutierrez.
Holk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holk.
Holk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutierrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holk is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holk.
Holk misses with a punch on the inside.
Holk has a couple of punches blocked by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez blocking some punches.
Holk misses with a punch on the inside.
Holk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gutierrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gutierrez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gutierrez blocks an uppercut.
Gutierrez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holk has Gutierrez pressed against the cage, preventing Gutierrez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holk blocks an uppercut.
Gutierrez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Holk fails to land.
Gutierrez goes for a takedown attempt but Holk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gutierrez manages to circle out of the way.
Holk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutierrez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutierrez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holk wants to clinch.
Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holk moves in looking to clinch but Gutierrez pushes him off.
Holk gets a clinch.
Gutierrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Holk.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holk backwards.
Holk lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Holk has him pressed against the cage.
Holk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gutierrez up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gutierrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holk dips a shoulder and cracks Gutierrez with a mighty uppercut! Gutierrez falls back against the cage and Holk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gutierrez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Holk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheikh Holk!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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