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Gladius #14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Za Bott (ranked 4314 p4p, 429 weight class) and CJ Jones (ranked 4164 p4p, 416 weight class). CJ Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Za Bott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, CJ Jones!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Bott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bott shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Bott does no damage.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bott throws out the jab.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Bott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bott swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bott.
Bott clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Bott backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bott manages to avoid it all.
Za Bott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bott misses with a hook.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bott throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
As Bott backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bott manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Bott tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bott.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Bott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bott misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Bott misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bott misses the target.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones leaves Bott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bott throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bott misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
CJ Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bott tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bott moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bott misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bott circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bott.
Bott misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bott tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bott misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Bott backing up. Bott nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bott looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Bott throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
As Bott backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Bott manages to avoid it all.
Bott misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott fails with a takedown attempt.
Bott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott closes the distance and clinches.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Bott's takedown attempt.
Bott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones slips under a jab from Bott.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bott.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Bott tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bott closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but CJ Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bott misses with a few strikes there.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Bott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Bott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a counter combo.
Bott moves into the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Bott shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bott swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bott tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bott tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Bott throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bott.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bott looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Bott dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Bott's head and hops out.
Bott misses with a straight right.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Bott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bott. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Bott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bott throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bott drops Jones with a left and a right! Oh, Jones is hurt - Bott dives into side control looking to finish!
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Bott finish him?
Jones is trying to buck Bott off.
Bott landing a few strikes.
Bott working the head with strikes.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bott lands a huge shot from side control! Jones is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Za Bott!
An out of breath Za Bott 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 Charles Carmichael (ranked 5032 p4p, 469 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 5367 p4p, 495 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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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Carmichael !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmichael connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Myres momentarily.
Carmichael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carmichael swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Myres.
Myres tries for a takedown but Carmichael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Myres has his takedown stuffed
and Carmichael counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carmichael lands with a nice body punch.
Carmichael punishes Myres's body with a nice straight punch.
Myres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myres takes one to the side of the head.
Carmichael tries to bum rush Myres with a series of wild strikes but Myres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carmichael counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles Carmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres shoots for a double leg takedown but Carmichael sprawls well. He's pushed Myres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carmichael scores with a sloppy right hand. Myres should have avoided that one.
Myres misses with a takedown attempt
and Carmichael counters with a left right combination that sends Myres crashing to the mat - Carmichael wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Myres out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Carmichael !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Rekve (ranked 7341 p4p, 571 weight class) and Jason Gavin (ranked 8700 p4p, 622 weight class). Jason Gavin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mathias Rekve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rekve, pushing him back against the cage.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Rekve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Rekve is controlling him.
Gavin looking for a takedown.
Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rekve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mathias Rekve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Gavin.
Gavin decides to pull guard.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Rekve from controlling successfully.
Gavin wants to stand but Rekve is controlling the position.
Rekve with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekve thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekve trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekve's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rekve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rekve advances position into side control!
Gavin strikes from the bottom but Rekve takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Rekve controlling his opponent.
Gavin holds on, trying desperately to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekve controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekve working for a guillotine from mount but Gavin is in no mood to give up.
Rekve thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rekve manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gavin to take his back!
Rekve is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.
Gavin tries to escape but Rekve has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is still trying to improve position.
Rekve tightening his grip on Gavin, looking for the choke.
Rekve has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gavin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rekve is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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.
Will Rekve go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gavin trying to control the hands but Rekve breaks the grip.
Will Rekve go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rekve working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rekve wants to control but Gavin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Rekve 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.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Rekve.
Gavin shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekve throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Gavin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rekve has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gavin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gavin jumps guard but Rekve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rekve tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Rekve back against the cage.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch but Rekve keeps him there for the moment.
Rekve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rekve drives through and clinches with Gavin against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Rekve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Gavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekve walks away with a smile on his face. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathias Rekve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Gavin.
Rekve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rekve gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin misses with a double jab.
As Gavin looks to move away, Rekve throws a big counter combo but Gavin just gets out of the way.
Rekve throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin goes for a double leg but Rekve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rekve continues to drive forward.
Gavin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rekve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
Rekve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rekve looking for a takedown.
Gavin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rekve manages to pull guard.
Rekve really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gavin gets to his feet - Rekve follows without any prompting.
Rekve blocks the body kick.
Gavin tries to clinch but Rekve moves out of range.
Rekve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rekve but Rekve pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rekve has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rekve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekve avoiding damage as Gavin throws knees to the body.
Rekve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gavin after a bit of a struggle.
Rekve is trying to drag Gavin to the mat but Gavin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rekve is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gavin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gavin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rekve gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rekve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gavin walks away with a smile on his face. Rekve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rekve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rekve gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavin shoots in and drives through. Rekve sprawls well.
Rekve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rekve defends well and Gavin ends up having to push Rekve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rekve swivels and escapes.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Rekve moves out of range easily.
Gavin tries to clinch but Rekve is having none of it.
Rekve instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekve has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gavin uses from the top position.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Rekve dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rekve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gavin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gavin tries to clinch but Rekve is having none of it.
As Gavin tries to get set, Rekve tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavin manages to avoid the attempt.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Rekve with that takedown attempt.
Rekve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gavin's waist but Gavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekve off to one side.
Rekve closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias Rekve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekve is trying to pull guard but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin misses with a series of wild punches.
Rekve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavin defends well and Rekve ends up having to push Gavin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gavin feints the counter takedown.
Rekve keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rekve tries to counter with a takedown but Gavin is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rekve is defended easily by Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rekve circles away.
Rekve shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rekve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Rekve is pressed up against the cage. Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rekve down to the mat. Rekve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rekve clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
Rekve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rekve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gavin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rekve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekve walks away with a smile on his face. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rekve tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rekve circles away.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Rekve.
Rekve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rekve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavin defends well and Rekve ends up having to push Gavin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Mathias Rekve is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gavin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rekve counters with a two punch combo.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown but Rekve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rekve tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Mathias Rekve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekve tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathias Rekve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Rekve moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Rekve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rekve 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Rekve!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deshone Porter (ranked 4962 p4p, 470 weight class) and Pablo Sir Jr (ranked 4618 p4p, 449 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshone Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Sir Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir Jr lands a head shot.
Porter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Porter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sir Jr.
A swing and a miss from Sir Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Porter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Sir Jr misses.
Sir Jr misses with a hook.
Sir Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Sir Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Porter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Porter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sir Jr misses with an uppercut. Porter saw that one coming.
Porter missing with a left hand there. Sir Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sir Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Porter misses with a hook
and Sir Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter scores with a hook to the body. Sir Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Porter there.
Porter misses with a wild combination.
Sir Jr throws a series of punches but Porter avoids them all with ease.
Sir Jr defending well as Porter loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sir Jr dodges the punch combination from Porter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sir Jr. Porter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Sir Jr.
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sir Jr is just out of range.
Sir Jr throws a hook but Porter avoids it easily.
Porter looks to land a left hand but Sir Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sir Jr throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Porter misses.
Porter missing with a left hand there. Sir Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter misses with a hook
and Sir Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sir Jr misses with a double jab.
Sir Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porter.
Sir Jr looks to land a combination. Porter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Porter catches Sir Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sir Jr scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter throws a looping overhand right but Sir Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Porter.
Sir Jr looks winded!
Porter's corner calls for a 1-2. Porter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sir Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sir Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porter throws out the jab.
Porter lands a slapping body shot.
Porter cracks Sir Jr with a hook to the temple - Sir Jr is on wobbly legs here! Porter swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sir Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Porter wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deshone Porter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Deshone Porter made sure he mentioned Level Up!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Raja (ranked 7210 p4p, 585 weight class) and Jayden Clements (ranked 4718 p4p, 451 weight class). Clements is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Caterpillar. 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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Raja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayden Clements!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clements misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clements throws out a leg kick but Raja moves out of range and Clements only half commits.
Raja swinging wildly here.
Clements changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clements throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raja counters with a straight right hand.
Raja lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clements looks to throw the jab but Raja is out of range.
Clements misses the body punch
and Raja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raja displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clements.
Raja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Raja thuds a left hand into Clements's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clements throws an overhand right that lands on Raja's shoulder, as Raja tries to avoid the shot.
Raja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jayden Clements seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clements closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raja did well to prevent Clements getting side control.
Raja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raja trying to hold on to Clements's head to control him but Clements postures up.
Raja won't allow Clements to pass to mount.
Raja punching from the bottom.
Raja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clements's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clements's back!
Clements just trying to survive but Raja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Raja is hanging on to Clements's back as he tries to escape.
Raja gets his hands free as Clements looks to control.
Raja doesn't have the hooks in and Clements manages to turn into his guard.
Clements working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raja's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clements is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clements postures up.
Raja is looking for a triangle but Clements pushes his legs off easily.
Clements controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clements postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clements is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clements throws a strike but Raja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clements controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clements is on top in guard.
Clements lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clements lands a couple of digs.
Clements stands up over Raja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clements connects with a couple of short punches.
Clements postures up in Raja's guard and throws a big left but Raja blocks it.
Clements 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.
Clements content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clements must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clements with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clements engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clements passes Raja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clements with the ground and pound but Raja uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Clements is working Raja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clements is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clements postures up and lands a big shot to Raja's brow.
Clements chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clements accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clements throws an elbow that misses. Raja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clements's guard. Nice move by Raja!
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!
Clements is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raja defends well.
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 James Raja will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clements tried to score with a low kick but Raja checks it.
Clements misses the body punch
and Raja counters with a left and a right that stings Clements.
Raja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clements throws a head kick but Raja moves out of range.
Clements throws a sloppy head kick and Raja moves out of range easily.
Clements tries to move into range but Raja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clements back to the cage. Raja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raja lands with a cross.
Clements looks for the body kick but Raja saw that one coming.
Clements just misses with a punch to the body.
Raja went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clements back to the cage. Raja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clements can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clements thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clements looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raja tries to counter with a takedown but Clements is quick to defend against it.
James Raja is winning the standup battle so far.
Raja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raja moves out of range as Clements throws a body kick.
As Clements looks to move away, Raja throws a big counter combo but Clements just gets out of the way.
Raja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raja misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clements throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raja lands a really nice looking cross but Clements seems unphased.
Clements throws a hook but Raja avoids it easily.
Clements on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Raja.
Raja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clements counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clements lands a couple of digs.
Clements postures up.
Jayden Clements has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clements escapes and throws Raja's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clements cracks Raja with a big right hand but Raja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clements controls the position.
Clements creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clements is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raja's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clements is chipping away with strikes.
Clements thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clements working the ground and pound from side control.
Raja sneaks back into half guard.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clements is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clements lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clements is nestled in close to Raja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Clements 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.
Let's hope that Clements has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Clements takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clements controlling the pace.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Clements 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Raja dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Raja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clements.
Clements takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clements misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raja.
Raja moves out of range as Clements throws a body kick.
Clements darts in looking for a takedown but Raja gets double underhooks and turns Clements into the cage.
James Raja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raja lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clements backs up against the cage.
Raja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clements shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clements gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clements.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clements scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clements's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clements's back!
Clements trying to control the position but Raja manages to sink in the hooks.
Raja is trying to stick to Clements's back but Clements is turning into Raja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Raja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clements.
Clements scoring with some ground and pound.
Clements working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raja is on top in guard.
Raja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clements bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raja's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clements lands a couple of digs.
Raja being controlled here, momentarily.
Clements is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clements looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raja keeping moving, preventing Clements from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clements controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clements postures up in Raja's guard and throws a big left but Raja blocks it.
Raja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clements.
Jayden Clements has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clements throwing strikes but missing.
Clements scoring with some ground and pound.
Clements is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clements working some strikes from top position.
Clements postures up in Raja's guard and throws a big left but Raja blocks it.
Raja looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clements's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clements scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clements working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raja's head.
Clements passes into half guard.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raja is staying active underneath Clements, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clements seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clements lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clements working over Raja with some ground and pound. Raja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clements is trying to work for a kimura but Raja is defending well.
We've been informed that Clements has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Clements is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raja sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Clements comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raja has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Raja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matty Bergs (ranked 6226 p4p, 540 weight class) and Christian Wayne (ranked 5317 p4p, 488 weight class). Wayne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipknot-The Devil in I. 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 Christian Wayne was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matty Bergs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Bergs looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bergs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bergs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bergs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bergs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bergs has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bergs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bergs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wayne.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergs is defending well.
Wayne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne misses with the head strike.
Wayne lands a nice elbow.
Wayne lands an elbow inside that Bergs shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wayne.
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Bergs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bergs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne lands with a slapping head kick.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne clinches up with Bergs and pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne effectively controlling the action here.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bergs is defending well.
Matty Bergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Still in the clinch, Bergs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bergs is trying to maintain a safe position but Wayne gets an underhook and turns Bergs into the cage.
Wayne just leaning against Bergs, taking a breather.
Wayne tightens his grip and picks Bergs up, before dumping him to the ground. Bergs manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bergs's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergs has momentary wrist control but Wayne slips an elbow through the middle.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Bergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bergs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.
Wayne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wayne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergs is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wayne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps Bergs's head back.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne rushes Bergs and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne has Bergs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergs working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bergs.
Wayne lands an elbow inside that Bergs shrugs off.
Bergs misses with some punches.
Wayne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergs stalling in the clinch but Wayne improves position.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bergs up against the cage.
Wayne is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bergs can't fight it off and eventually Wayne manages to take the fight to the floor. Bergs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergs trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wayne lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne connects with a couple of short punches.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Bergs keeps moving.
Wayne gets to his feet. Bergs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Bergs tries to keep at a distance but Wayne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wayne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bergs's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne has clasped his hands together around Bergs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bergs wants to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne scoring with punches from side control.
Wayne cracks Bergs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wayne advances nicely into full mount.
Wayne is working for a guillotine from mount but Bergs frees his head quite easily.
Bergs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Wayne dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wayne lands a nice looking body kick.
Wayne tries to clinch but Bergs moves out of range.
Bergs lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergs avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Wayne punishes Bergs's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne tries to clinch but Bergs moves out of range.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick and Bergs moves out of range easily.
Bergs avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bergs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bergs swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne darts in and clinches Bergs up against the cage.
Bergs wants to stall.
Wayne breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bergs trying to control the position but instead, Wayne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bergs into the cage.
Wayne blocks a body shot from Bergs.
Bergs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wayne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergs blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Wayne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bergs prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bergs prevents it.
Bergs stalling against the cage.
Wayne has Bergs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bergs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matty Bergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wayne.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Bergs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bergs looking to slow down the pace here.
Wayne has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bergs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wayne lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bergs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne cracks Bergs with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bergs from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wayne connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bergs to escape the position.
Wayne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bergs is defending well though. Wayne let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Bergs right now.
Wayne scores with strikes from the back.
Bergs covers up after that shot from Wayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wayne's arms.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wayne.
I really don't envy Bergs right now.
Bergs is working hard here to advance position.
Wayne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wayne scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wayne is landing with strikes from the back.
Wayne punishes Bergs with strikes from the back mount.
Wayne throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bergs could be in trouble here!
Bergs just trying to survive but Wayne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wayne controls the action.
Wayne is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bergs is defending well though. Wayne let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bergs hold on?!
Christian Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bergs is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Bergs as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wayne!
Wayne is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bergs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bergs won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Wayne off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Wayne!
Christian Wayne seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lappers (ranked 3654 p4p, 367 weight class) and Kyle Dunc (ranked 4315 p4p, 418 weight class). Chris Lappers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Dunc!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunc shoots in for a takedown but Lappers shows good takedown defense.
Dunc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lappers counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lappers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lappers.
Dunc goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Lappers connects with a body shot that sends Dunc's belly button to the back.
Lappers lands a jab to the nose.
Dunc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lappers digs a good body shot into Dunc's ribs.
Dunc looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lappers as he jumps to the side.
Lappers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunc has a takedown stuffed.
Lappers is looking to counter punch.
Dunc shoots in but Lappers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lappers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lappers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lappers, right into the meat.
Lappers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lappers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunc drives through with a takedown into Lappers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dunc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lappers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunc drops back looking for a leg! Lappers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lappers manages to kick Dunc off! Dunc jumps back into Lappers's guard.
Lappers looking to control.
Dunc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lappers controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunc is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lappers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lappers has escaped and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunc working for a triangle but Lappers defends it easily.
Lappers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dunc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lappers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lappers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dunc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc has his feet on Lappers's thighs here. He's pushed Lappers off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lappers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Dunc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 3912 p4p, 385 weight class) and Bill Rash (ranked 4048 p4p, 397 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Rash!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger throws a body punch but Rash moves out of range.
Rash slips under a jab from Krueger.
Rash feints the counter takedown.
Rash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krueger lands with a slapping head kick.
Rash misses with a takedown
and Krueger counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krueger.
Nice body kick from Krueger.
Freddy Krueger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger lands a big uppercut and Rash crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rash looks OK. Krueger waves Rash back to his feet!
Rash is rocked!
Rash leaves his chin hanging out and Krueger seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rash crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Krueger!
A less than humble Freddy Krueger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Gutierrez (ranked 3793 p4p, 379 weight class) and Bruce White (ranked 3049 p4p, 316 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by Santeria. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ismail Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce White!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutierrez.
A jab from Gutierrez finds it's way through White's defenses.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Gutierrez counters with a crisp one two that drops White! Gutierrez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves White to his feet! White is in big trouble!
Gutierrez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White is rocked!
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutierrez in his tracks.
A slow jab from Gutierrez misses its intended target.
Gutierrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Gutierrez moves away from the strike by White.
Gutierrez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gutierrez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White throws a right hand that Gutierrez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gutierrez also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White lands a nice hook to Gutierrez's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Gutierrez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutierrez ducks under a wild hook from White.
White dodges the punch combination from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutierrez lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White 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.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Gutierrez finds it's target.
Gutierrez loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White slips a jab from Gutierrez.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Gutierrez scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch
enabling Gutierrez to counter with a crisp jab.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Gutierrez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruce White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Gutierrez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White throws a jab when Gutierrez was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutierrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gutierrez misses with a hook.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Gutierrez pushes him away.
White scores with a jab. Gutierrez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White dips to his left and cracks Gutierrez with an uppercut!
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!
Gutierrez moves out of range as White strikes.
Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez.
White cracks Gutierrez with an open hand slap.
Gutierrez scores with a nice strike.
White moves out of range as Gutierrez strikes.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gutierrez. Gutierrez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White moves out of range as Gutierrez strikes.
Gutierrez blocks a jab.
Gutierrez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gutierrez's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce White will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gutierrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gutierrez lands an overhand right.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White slips a straight right by Gutierrez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
Gutierrez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White misses with a left hand
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White misses with a straight left.
Ismail Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Gutierrez ducks under a wild hook from White.
A jab from Gutierrez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Gutierrez's shoulder, as Gutierrez tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Gutierrez misses its target.
Nice defenses there by White.
Gutierrez throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutierrez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gutierrez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Gutierrez throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with an uppercut. Gutierrez saw that one coming.
Gutierrez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gutierrez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White misses the body punch
and Gutierrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gutierrez throws a hook but White blocks it.
White lands with a right hand.
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gutierrez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As White looks to move away, Gutierrez throws a big counter combo but White just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez throws a poor cross that misses
and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by White.
A knee to the head by White.
A short right from White.
White works on Gutierrez's body with a couple of short punches.
White working Gutierrez over with knees to the body.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands with a light punch inside.
White landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White scores with a knee to the head.
White tries to work over Gutierrez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gutierrez backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
Knees to the body from White.
White pushes Gutierrez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White with a knee to the head.
Gutierrez is rocked!
It looks like Ismail Gutierrez has been cut.
White lands a knee to the body.
Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White pushes Gutierrez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gutierrez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from White.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gutierrez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from White, and another! Gutierrez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Bruce White!
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