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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Motumba Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sert Pier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pier has chosen All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motumba Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sert Pier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zulu drops Pier with a beautiful combination! Pier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zulu is looking for the KO!
It looks like Sert Pier has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu misses with the combination.
Pier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zulu to score with a decent uppercut.
Zulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pier.
Zulu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pier sprawling to the canvas! Pier rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zulu finish him?!
Pier is rocked!
Pier ducks into an uppercut from Zulu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Motumba Zulu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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264 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Oxenfrei!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxenfrei thuds his right hand into Stoner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jeff Stoner has been cut.
Oxenfrei drops Stoner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stoner looks back up at him and smiles so Oxenfrei waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stoner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oxenfrei finds Stoner's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Stoner flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Oxenfrei lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Stoner will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Oxenfrei!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between akira sheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Kong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, akira sheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Kong!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sheng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kong.
Jake Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong scores with a body shot.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces sheng off the cage and back into rage.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
sheng slips a straight right by Kong.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
sheng misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
sheng gets a takedown into half guard.
sheng wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
sheng not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
sheng tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kong controls his leg.
sheng drops an elbow to the side of Kong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sheng is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
sheng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but sheng scores with a couple of nice shots.
sheng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
sheng landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
sheng thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Kong is looking for a sweep. sheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
sheng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
sheng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with sheng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
sheng looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as sheng sits in half guard.
Kong trying to control but sheng postures up.
Kong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
sheng not landing any meaningful shots this time.
sheng missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong tries to roll over but sheng keeps him under control.
sheng throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
sheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
sheng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kong sprawls well. Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. sheng gets slowly back to his feet.
sheng is breathing heavily.
sheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but sheng persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong takes a swing at sheng's ribcage but misses.
sheng moves into the clinch.
Kong tries to circle away but sheng has him pinned against the cage.
sheng blocking some punches.
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. sheng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
sheng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
sheng jumps guard and drags Kong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kong wants to control from the top but sheng keeps moving.
sheng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
sheng looking for a sweep. Not yet sheng, not yet.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but sheng is retaining full guard.
Kong postures up in sheng's guard and throws a big left but sheng blocks it.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
akira sheng dominated that round.
That's time! sheng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by Kong - just one landing.
sheng closes the distance and clinches.
Kong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. sheng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for sheng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from sheng.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sheng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
sheng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong jabs sheng right on the nose. sheng blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - sheng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
sheng scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
sheng throwing strikes but missing.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but sheng is one step ahead there.
Kong trying to control the position.
Kong keeping moving, preventing sheng from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sheng won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
sheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
sheng won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
sheng has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kong swings for the body but sheng moves out of range.
sheng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong tests sheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong lands with a right hand.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
akira sheng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sheng closes the distance and clinches.
Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but sheng won't allow it.
sheng manages to break the clinch.
Kong stuns sheng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
sheng swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
A jab from sheng misses.
sheng throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
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.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped sheng in his tracks.
sheng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for sheng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from sheng.
sheng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong with a jab.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. sheng doesn't seem bothered though.
sheng dodges the punch combination from Kong.
sheng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from sheng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kong misses with a double jab
and sheng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
sheng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
akira sheng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kong throws a combination. sheng tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from sheng is defended easily by Kong.
Kong tries to bum rush sheng with a series of wild strikes but sheng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong lands with a cross.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for sheng on that attempt.
Kong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kong cracks sheng with a good jab.
Kong throws a series of strikes that have sheng backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Kong.
Jab from Kong.
Kong connects with a crisp jab.
Kong scores with a one two! sheng had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Kong.
sheng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
sheng wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
sheng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong lands a head shot.
sheng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
sheng tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
sheng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
sheng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong with a jab.
Kong cracks a nice hook into sheng's ribs.
sheng dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on sheng's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for akira sheng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
sheng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
sheng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
sheng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches sheng on the side of the head.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
sheng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
sheng closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
sheng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong scores with a hook to the body. sheng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
sheng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
sheng slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
sheng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
sheng swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
sheng walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong tests sheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
sheng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jake Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
sheng misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. sheng doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
sheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong scores with the left hand. sheng knows he should have avoided that one.
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.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sheng circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Kong cracks sheng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
akira sheng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and sheng counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kong's guard now.
sheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
sheng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but sheng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
sheng gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Kong.
I think sheng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... akira sheng!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Petrojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiko Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrojevic comes to the cage accompanied by "Sultans Of Satan" by Kvelertak. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Amsterdam, Roland Petrojevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiko Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ventura swinging wildly here.
Petrojevic throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrojevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrojevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrojevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrojevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ventura.
Petrojevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ventura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrojevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrojevic slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrojevic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrojevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ventura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice sprawl there from Petrojevic as Ventura shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrojevic misses with a few strikes there.
Petrojevic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Petrojevic moved out of range.
Ventura shoots and misses
and Petrojevic counters with a series of strikes. Ventura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrojevic slips a straight right by Ventura.
Petrojevic connects with a right hand. Ventura shakes it off.
Petrojevic connects with a jab.
Petrojevic avoids a kick to the body.
Ventura wants to clinch but Petrojevic slips to the side
and Petrojevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Roland Petrojevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrojevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrojevic slips under a jab from Ventura.
Ventura checks a low kick from Petrojevic.
Petrojevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Petrojevic moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrojevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrojevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrojevic lands with a straight right. Ventura didn't see that one coming.
Ventura takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Ventura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrojevic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ventura wants to clinch
and Petrojevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ventura thinking.
Petrojevic thuds a left hand into Ventura's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrojevic defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Ventura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ventura darts in trying to clinch
and Petrojevic counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrojevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ventura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ventura closes the distance but Petrojevic moves to the side
and Petrojevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Petrojevic moves away and avoids it.
Ventura throws a combination that misses
and Petrojevic counters with a three punch combo that has Ventura backing up. Ventura nods at Petrojevic to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrojevic checks a low kick from Ventura.
Petrojevic misses with a double jab.
Petrojevic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roland Petrojevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiko Ventura.
Petrojevic throws a combination. Ventura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrojevic.
Keiko Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Ventura with that takedown attempt.
Ventura is trying desperately to land a takedown but Petrojevic is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ventura.
Ventura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrojevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Ventura's head.
A shot to de liver by Petrojevic. Beautiful body shot.
Ventura throws a head kick but Petrojevic moves out of range.
Petrojevic scores with a push kick.
Ventura looks gassed!
Petrojevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target.
A left and a right from Petrojevic both land. Nice combination.
Petrojevic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ventura doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Petrojevic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ventura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrojevic pinned against the cage. Petrojevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrojevic throws a one two combo.
A left and a right from Petrojevic both land. Nice combination.
Ventura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Petrojevic both land. Nice combination.
Ventura throws a lazy right hand but Petrojevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ventura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ventura might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrojevic has got the better of the exchanges.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrojevic.
Petrojevic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrojevic throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrojevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrojevic throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Ventura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura closes the distance but Petrojevic moves to the side
and Petrojevic counters with a left and a right that stings Ventura.
A shot to de liver by Petrojevic. Beautiful body shot.
Petrojevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ventura can do to turn this around?
Ventura tries to clinch up
and Petrojevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ventura misses the body punch
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch but Petrojevic moves away
and Petrojevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ventura.
Roland Petrojevic is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Petrojevic thumps Ventura with a low kick.
Petrojevic tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ventura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrojevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ventura. Ventura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ventura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ventura tries to clinch but Petrojevic moves away
and Petrojevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with an uppercut. Petrojevic saw that one coming.
Ventura misses with a shot to the body
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrojevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ventura tries to clinch
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ventura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrojevic counters with a series of strikes. Ventura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrojevic delivers a nice body kick.
Petrojevic works over Ventura's head and body with a nice combination.
Ventura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ventura walks into a left hand.
Petrojevic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Petrojevic throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Petrojevic misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrojevic as he connects with a hook.
Ventura misses with a body punch
and Petrojevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrojevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrojevic scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrojevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrojevic lands a two punch combo.
Petrojevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrojevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Roland Petrojevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiko Ventura.
Petrojevic staying out of range there.
Ventura fails with the takedown
and Petrojevic counters with a series of strikes. Ventura will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ventura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrojevic lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Petrojevic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Petrojevic cracks a nice hook into Ventura's ribs.
Petrojevic lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ventura throws a hook but Petrojevic blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrojevic scores with a four punch combination!
Nice jab there from Petrojevic.
Ventura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ventura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrojevic lands a jab to Ventura's midsection.
Petrojevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Petrojevic.
Ventura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrojevic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrojevic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrojevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Petrojevic misses.
Ventura looks to land a left hand but Petrojevic moved out of range nicely.
Ventura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrojevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrojevic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrojevic.
Petrojevic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrojevic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Ventura misses
and Petrojevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrojevic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a shot to the body
and Petrojevic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrojevic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ventura's calf.
Petrojevic throws a wild body kick that Ventura sees coming a mile off.
Ventura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrojevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrojevic!
Petrojevic is looking to slow Ventura down with leg kicks.
Roland Petrojevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrojevic misses with a low kick.
Petrojevic defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Petrojevic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrojevic looks to land a combination. Ventura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ventura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrojevic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ventura thinking.
Petrojevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrojevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ventura in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Petrojevic.
Petrojevic lands a jab-cross combination.
Petrojevic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ventura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrojevic counters with a straight right hand.
Petrojevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrojevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ventura throws a leg kick
and Petrojevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrojevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ventura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Petrojevic.
Petrojevic lands with a nice combination. Ventura backs away looking to recover.
A good leg kick by Petrojevic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrojevic lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice combination there by Petrojevic.
Ventura is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrojevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ventura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrojevic lands a two punch combo.
Ventura is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrojevic finish him?
Petrojevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ventura circles away quickly and effectively.
Ventura seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrojevic lands a jab to Ventura's midsection.
Keiko Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrojevic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Petrojevic duly obliges.
Petrojevic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrojevic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Petrojevic cracks Ventura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roland Petrojevic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Petrojevic had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Petrojevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrojevic 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Petrojevic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sora Kingdom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Keonhothy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sora Kingdom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Keonhothy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kingdom's calf.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a head kick. That will keep Kingdom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keonhothy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingdom keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingdom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingdom's knee momentarily.
Keonhothy clinches up with Kingdom and pushes him back against the cage.
Keonhothy is trying to break free.
Keonhothy manages to break the clinch.
Keonhothy misses with a body kick.
Kingdom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kingdom.
Keonhothy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with a big head kick but Kingdom shrugs it off.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kingdom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Keonhothy
and Kingdom counters with a big head kick but Keonhothy shrugs it off.
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keonhothy misses with a looping right.
Keonhothy throws a hook but Kingdom blocks it.
Keonhothy has managed to clinch.
Kingdom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kingdom breaks from the clinch.
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Keonhothy misses
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keonhothy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keonhothy wants to clinch up but Kingdom keeps it at a distance.
Keonhothy throws a head kick that misses
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy avoids the head kick by Kingdom.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Keonhothy misses
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Keonhothy misses the jab.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keonhothy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick and Keonhothy moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingdom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingdom lands a head kick!
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kingdom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keonhothy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kingdom has him pressed against the cage.
Keonhothy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kingdom.
Keonhothy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kingdom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keonhothy's guard.
Keonhothy is looking to stand up but Kingdom isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Keonhothy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick and Keonhothy moves out of range easily.
Keonhothy looks to clinch
and Kingdom counters with a big head kick but Keonhothy shrugs it off.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a head kick. That will keep Kingdom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Keonhothy misses
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keonhothy throws a head kick that misses
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kingdom avoids the head kick by Keonhothy.
Keonhothy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keonhothy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keonhothy misses with a series of wild punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Keonhothy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kingdom misses with a head kick.
Kingdom swats away the attempt to clinch by Keonhothy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Keonhothy tries to clinch but Kingdom moves away
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Keonhothy misses with a double jab
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keonhothy misses with a head kick.
Keonhothy is breathing heavily.
Kingdom throws a head kick but Keonhothy moves out of range.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with a head kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick by Kingdom misses
and Keonhothy counters with a good, hard body kick but Kingdom shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keonhothy thows a leg kick but Kingdom checks it
and Kingdom counters with a big head kick but Keonhothy shrugs it off.
Tommy Keonhothy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keonhothy misses with the body kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses.
Keonhothy tries to clinch up.
Sora Kingdom is winning the standup battle so far.
Keonhothy throws a head kick that misses
and Kingdom counters with a big head kick but Keonhothy shrugs it off.
Tommy Keonhothy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keonhothy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keonhothy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingdom.
Kingdom misses with a head kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Kingdom misses
and Keonhothy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses.
Kingdom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kingdom.
Keonhothy misses with a hook to the body
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
Kingdom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingdom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keonhothy wants to clinch
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with an inside leg kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with a big head kick but Kingdom shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Keonhothy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick
and Keonhothy counters with a series of strikes. Kingdom will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keonhothy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keonhothy throws a head kick that misses
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kingdom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keonhothy throws out the jab.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick and Keonhothy moves out of range easily.
Keonhothy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingdom circles away.
A low kick from Keonhothy is predictable there
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingdom throws a head kick but Keonhothy moves out of range.
Keonhothy blocks a head kick by Kingdom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sora Kingdom dominated that second round.
That's time! Kingdom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keonhothy blocks a head kick by Kingdom.
Kingdom misses with a head kick.
Keonhothy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingdom misses with a head kick.
Keonhothy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kingdom connects with a high kick.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses.
Keonhothy wants to clinch up but Kingdom keeps it at a distance.
Keonhothy moves in looking to clinch but Kingdom pushes him off.
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingdom slips under a jab.
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a big head kick but Keonhothy shrugs it off.
Kingdom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Keonhothy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keonhothy blocks a head kick by Kingdom.
Keonhothy lands a jab-cross combination.
Keonhothy misses with a shot to the body
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy throws a head kick that misses.
Keonhothy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keonhothy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keonhothy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kingdom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingdom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingdom tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses
and Keonhothy counters with an outside leg kick.
Keonhothy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kingdom throws a head kick but Keonhothy moves out of range.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick and Keonhothy moves out of range easily.
Kingdom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keonhothy thows a leg kick but Kingdom checks it
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keonhothy misses with a double jab
and Kingdom counters with a big head kick but Keonhothy shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keonhothy closes the distance but Kingdom moves to the side
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kingdom throws a sloppy head kick and Keonhothy moves out of range easily.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Keonhothy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kingdom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keonhothy throws a lazy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
Kingdom lands a head kick!
Keonhothy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Kingdom.
Kingdom throws a lazy head kick
and Keonhothy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingdom wants to stall.
Keonhothy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingdom has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Keonhothy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keonhothy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Kingdom.
Kingdom is trying to break the clinch but Keonhothy is controlling him.
Kingdom blocks an elbow strike.
Kingdom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingdom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keonhothy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kingdom counters with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keonhothy throws a lazy body kick
and Kingdom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keonhothy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keonhothy tries to clinch
and Kingdom counters with a head kick. That will keep Keonhothy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Keonhothy misses with a leg kick
and Kingdom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sora Kingdom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingdom 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sora Kingdom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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175 cm
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190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Sams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marc Montes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sams shoots for a double leg takedown but Montes sprawls well. He's pushed Sams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Sams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montes somewhat.
Sams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Sams as Montes shoots in.
Montes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sams tries to avoid it but Montes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sams to the ground. Sams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sams swivels and escapes.
Montes shoots and misses
and Sams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montes won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Montes is avoiding damage well.
Montes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Montes can't do much from the bottom here.
Sams trying to control the position but Montes is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montes is looking for a sweep.
Sams wants to control but Montes is keeping him busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Sams. No joy for Montes on that attempt.
Marc Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sams fails with a takedown attempt.
Sams is breathing heavily.
Montes clinches with his opponent.
Sams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montes prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sams is trying to break the clinch but Montes is controlling him.
Montes pulls Sams into guard.
Montes trying to keep a closed guard but Sams is proving a slippery customer.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Montes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montes trying to control the position here.
Sams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Montes is trying to keep Sams in close.
Montes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sams looking to sit in guard and control but Montes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montes lands a couple of elbows.
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 Will Sams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Montes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Montes showed some decent athleticism there.
Montes wants to control but Sams is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Montes.
Sams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montes.
Sams is looking to improve his position.
Montes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Montes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montes closes the distance but Sams moves to the side
and Sams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Montes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sams looking to sit in guard and control but Montes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sams looking for a sweep. Not yet Sams, not yet.
Montes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Montes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Will Sams has been cut.
Montes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes gets back to half guard.
Montes is looking to control Sams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montes avoid being mounted?
Sams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montes wants to get back to full guard.
Sams wants to get back to his feet.
Montes is looking to control Sams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montes avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes has one foot on Sams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Montes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sams sprawls well. Sams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montes gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sams.
Montes tries to clinch up but Sams circles away and keeps his distance.
Montes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sams tries to break the clinch but Montes is controlling the position.
Sams letting Montes take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montes manages to break the clinch.
Montes clinches up with Sams and pushes him back against the cage.
Montes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sams's face.
Montes landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Montes.
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sams shoots in but Montes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Montes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Montes has control of Sams's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sams regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montes wants to control the pace but Sams is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Montes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Sams's cut.
That's time! Sams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sams tries to clinch but Montes is having none of it.
Montes tries to clinch there but Sams circles away.
Montes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sams, pushing him back against the cage.
Montes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Will Sams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sams shoots for a takedown but Montes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montes counters with a big head kick but Sams shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Sams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes fails with the takedown
and Sams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sams's guard.
Sams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montes on the ground.
Sams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sams decides to stand back up.
Sams fails with the takedown
and Montes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Sams wants to clinch.
Montes throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montes clinches.
Sams is looking to break free of the clinch but Montes has double underhooks.
Montes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sams can't fight it off and eventually Montes manages to take the fight to the floor. Sams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montes gets to his feet. Sams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Montes wants to clinch up but Sams keeps it at a distance.
Montes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sams throws a sloppy head kick and Montes moves out of range easily.
Montes shoots in but Sams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sams closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Sams pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams stuffs the takedown attempt from Montes. Montes gets slowly back to his feet.
Sams tries to clinch up.
Sams tries to clinch up.
Montes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Montes has his takedown stuffed
and Sams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Montes's guard now.
Sams stops Montes from standing up.
Montes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montes wants to get back to his feet but Sams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams is looking to stand up but Montes won't let him.
Montes is trying to control the position but Sams postures up.
Montes looking for a sweep. Not yet Montes, not yet.
Sams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montes keeping full guard, as Sams tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Montes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Montes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Montes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melvin Manhood has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Manhood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, All Day!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manhood is looking to clinch.
Day throws a series of punches but Manhood avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day lands a nice looking body shot.
Manhood throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Day crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manhood - the referee stops the clock and Day gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manhood. Day manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manhood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Manhood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manhood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhood misses the body punch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manhood misses with a low kick.
Manhood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manhood circles away quickly and effectively.
Day avoids the head kick by Manhood.
Day slips a straight right by Manhood.
Manhood throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Day checks it well.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manhood.
Day swinging wildly here.
Day checks a low kick from Manhood.
Manhood misses with a kick to the body.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Manhood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Day looks gassed!
Manhood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhood throws a body kick that misses.
Manhood lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manhood.
Manhood scores with a head kick.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhood.
Manhood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manhood is looking to slow Day down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhood connects with the punch.
Day avoids the head kick by Manhood.
Day takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Melvin Manhood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhood connects with a high kick.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manhood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manhood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhood can pounce on him.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manhood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Day takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhood lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manhood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhood.
Manhood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manhood swinging wildly here.
Manhood walks into a stiff left hand from Day.
Manhood fakes the leg kick and cracks Day in the body.
Manhood thumps Day with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Manhood.
Manhood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manhood misses the jab.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manhood circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manhood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manhood misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manhood throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manhood, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Manhood. That snapped Day's head back.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Good shot there by Manhood.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manhood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Melvin Manhood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhood scores with a decent looking hook.
Manhood lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhood dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Day steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manhood. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhood.
Manhood throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Melvin Manhood is winning the standup battle so far.
Day throws a right hand that Manhood ducks under and follows up with a left that Manhood also avoids with ease.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manhood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Day.
Manhood scores with a spinning back kick!
Manhood throws a head kick that misses.
Melvin Manhood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day throws a combination that misses
and Manhood counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Day takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manhood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhood throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manhood.
Manhood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manhood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manhood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Manhood catches Day right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Manhood misses.
Day misses with a wild combination.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manhood.
Manhood scores with a shot to the body.
Manhood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manhood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhood misses with a series of wild punches.
Day blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manhood on the side of the head.
Manhood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhood misses with an uppercut.
Manhood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Day displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhood wants to slow Day down by chopping away at his legs.
Manhood slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Day moves out of range as Manhood strikes.
Day misses with a takedown attempt
and Manhood counters with a nice leg kick.
Manhood feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day avoids the head kick by Manhood.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
A combination from Day does no damage.
Manhood tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhood wants to land a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Manhood misses with a series of wild punches.
Day swinging wildly here.
Manhood darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Day manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manhood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Manhood frees his head nicely. Oh but Day has switched to an armbar! Manhood is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). All Day!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Eriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andrei Arlovski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Arlovski's shoulder, as Arlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Arlovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eriksen's head backwards.
Eriksen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlovski.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
Eriksen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arlovski.
Eriksen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eriksen is looking to clinch but Arlovski is avoiding it.
Eriksen misses with a combination
and Arlovski counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Arlovski misses.
Eriksen is looking to clinch.
Arlovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arlovski duly obliges.
It looks like Morten Eriksen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eriksen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Arlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eriksen counters by clinching up.
Eriksen lands a shot to the body.
Eriksen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Arlovski up against the cage.
Arlovski avoiding damage as Eriksen throws knees to the body.
Arlovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eriksen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eriksen has Arlovski pressed against the cage, preventing Arlovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eriksen struggles to land a body shot inside as Arlovski controls his hands.
Eriksen lands a body shot.
Eriksen breaks the clinch.
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Eriksen does no damage.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eriksen ducks right into an uppercut from Arlovski.
Eriksen misses with a combination
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eriksen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski cracks a nice hook into Eriksen's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eriksen tries to clinch there but Arlovski circles away.
Arlovski lands a head shot.
Arlovski throws out a powerful jab.
Arlovski throws a series of punches but Eriksen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlovski counters with a series of strikes. Eriksen will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovski moves out of range of the body kick from Eriksen.
Eriksen tries to clinch but Arlovski moves out of range.
Arlovski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eriksen instigates a clinch.
Arlovski wants to break free but Eriksen has control.
Eriksen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksen looks gassed!
Arlovski tries to keep at a distance but Eriksen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Eriksen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arlovski is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Eriksen.
Arlovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eriksen breaks from the clinch.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eriksen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eriksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlovski counters with a one-two to the body.
Eriksen is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eriksen moves in looking to clinch but Arlovski pushes him off.
Eriksen moves in looking to clinch but Arlovski pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Eriksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eriksen lands with a good body shot.
Eriksen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arlovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arlovski lands a jab to the head.
Andrei Arlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlovski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eriksen walks into a stiff left hand from Arlovski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arlovski lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Arlovski scores with a four punch combination!
Arlovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eriksen is breathing heavily.
Arlovski lands with a nice combination. Eriksen backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a one two combo.
Arlovski misses with a few strikes there.
Arlovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eriksen misses with a combination
and Arlovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Eriksen! Arlovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Eriksen to his feet! Eriksen is in big trouble!
Eriksen is rocked!
Left hook, right uppercut from Arlovski.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arlovski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arlovski scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Arlovski scores with a four punch combination!
Arlovski digs a good hook to Eriksen's body.
Eriksen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Arlovski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arlovski lands with a hook. Eriksen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a series of strikes that have Eriksen backpedaling.
Arlovski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eriksen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arlovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arlovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arlovski lands a jab-cross combination.
Arlovski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arlovski lands a two punch combo.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
Arlovski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arlovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eriksen backs up against the cage.
Arlovski lands a glancing blow to the side of Eriksen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arlovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Arlovski.
Arlovski throws a nice looking combination but Eriksen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arlovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arlovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksen can do to turn this around?
Arlovski jabs at Eriksen's body.
Arlovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arlovski works Eriksen's body with a nice hook.
Eriksen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Eriksen tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
Eriksen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Eriksen with a series of wild strikes but Eriksen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen misses with a double jab
and Eriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrei Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Eriksen misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eriksen circles away quickly and effectively.
Eriksen tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Arlovski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski looks to land a combination but Eriksen avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arlovski lands with a good body shot.
Arlovski lands a two punch combo.
Eriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morten Eriksen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arlovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arlovski lands a right hook to the body.
Arlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Eriksen clinches up against the cage.
Eriksen manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski just misses with a punch to the body.
Arlovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eriksen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlovski counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arlovski duly obliges.
Arlovski cracks Eriksen with a good jab.
Eriksen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arlovski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eriksen at a distance.
Arlovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arlovski lands with a nice combination. Eriksen backs away looking to recover.
Arlovski lands with a good body shot.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlovski is looking to wear down Eriksen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski swinging wildly here.
Arlovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eriksen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eriksen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arlovski.
Arlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eriksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksen counters by moving into the clinch.
Eriksen lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen slows down the pace here.
Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksen won't allow it.
Eriksen breaks the clinch.
Eriksen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Arlovski to counter with a crisp jab.
Arlovski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eriksen misses with a wild combination.
Arlovski works over Eriksen's head and body with a nice combination.
Arlovski thuds a left hand into Eriksen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Eriksen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arlovski lands a jab to Eriksen's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Arlovski. That snapped Eriksen's head back.
Eriksen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arlovski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eriksen.
Arlovski moves away from the strike by Eriksen.
Arlovski lands with a nice combination. Eriksen backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski throws a one two combo.
Morten Eriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arlovski counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Arlovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arlovski, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Arlovski!
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