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APFC 12: Never Back Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Tindall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Tindall!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tindall misses with a double jab.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tindall.
Zaromskis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tindall regains guard immediately.
Zaromskis gets to his feet - Tindall follows without any prompting.
Zaromskis moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Zaromskis - that landed with a thud.
Tindall has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.
Tindall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaromskis scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tindall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaromskis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tindall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tindall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaromskis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tindall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that Tindall shrugs off.
Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tindall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tindall wants to break free but Zaromskis has control.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaromskis clinches up against the ropes.
Zaromskis pulls Tindall into guard.
Tindall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaromskis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaromskis has escaped and now he's on top!
Zaromskis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tindall, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tindall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tindall circles away.
Tindall misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Tindall does no damage.
Tindall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tindall looks gassed!
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Tindall keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaromskis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tindall up against the ropes.
Tindall can't break the clinch.
Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tindall gets underhooks to prevent Zaromskis's takedown attempt.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch.
Tindall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Tindall circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Tindall circles away and keeps his distance.
Tindall misses with a two punch combination.
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Tindall.
Zaromskis lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tindall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaromskis uses from the top position.
Tindall is looking to stand up but Zaromskis isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaromskis looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tindall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaromskis controls the pace.
Zaromskis wants to get up but he can't break Tindall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tindall wants to stand up but Zaromskis is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaromskis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Tindall moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Tindall.
Tindall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tindall looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaromskis is just out of range.
Zaromskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaromskis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaromskis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Zaromskis dominated that round.
That's time! Zaromskis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zaromskis gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaromskis.
Tindall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaromskis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tindall.
Tindall tries to break free but Zaromskis pushes him back against the ropes.
Zaromskis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tindall is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling him.
Tindall avoiding damage as Zaromskis throws knees to the body.
Zaromskis crunches a lovely knee into Tindall's ribcage.
Zaromskis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaromskis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tindall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zaromskis is working Tindall over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis pulls guard.
Tindall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zaromskis, up you get!
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Tindall.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Tindall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tindall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tindall circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Zaromskis.
Tindall is pressed up against the ropes. Zaromskis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tindall down to the mat. Tindall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tindall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tindall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tindall cracks Zaromskis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Tindall moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Tindall misses with a two punch combination.
Zaromskis dodges the punch combination from Tindall.
Tindall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Tindall fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Tindall circles away.
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Tindall.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis has Tindall pushed against the ropes.
Zaromskis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tindall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tindall misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis lands a knee to the head.
Tindall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaromskis smiles and moves away.
Zaromskis forces Tindall back against the ropes and clinches.
Zaromskis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tindall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tindall looks to land a combination but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Zaromskis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis pulls guard effortlessly.
Tindall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaromskis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaromskis has escaped and now he's on top!
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but Tindall keeps moving.
Tindall has a closed guard, preventing Zaromskis from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Zaromskis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Tindall misses.
Zaromskis connects with a high kick.
Zaromskis closes the distance and pushes Tindall back into the ropes.
Tindall can't break the clinch.
Zaromskis looking to stall.
Tindall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaromskis working Tindall over with knees to the body.
Tindall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaromskis has him pressed against the ropes.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tindall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tindall wants to break free but Zaromskis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tindall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tindall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaromskis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tindall walks away with a smile on his face. Zaromskis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tindall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaromskis circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Tindall keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
Zaromskis forces Tindall back against the ropes and clinches.
Tindall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tindall breaks from the clinch.
Tindall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Marius Zaromskis has been cut.
No joy there for Tindall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Zaromskis rushes Tindall and presses him up against the ropes.
Tindall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tindall avoids it.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tindall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaromskis.
No joy there for Tindall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaromskis - that will leave a mark!
Zaromskis has closed the distance and engaged Tindall in a clinch.
Zaromskis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tindall is trying to break free.
Zaromskis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zaromskis effectively controlling the action here.
Zaromskis misses with a knee strike.
Zaromskis is trying to force a seperation but Tindall has the dominant position.
Tindall blocks an elbow strike.
Marius Zaromskis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tindall gets control of Zaromskis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tindall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zaromskis prevents Tindall from getting back to his feet.
Zaromskis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tindall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tindall is wriggling around but Zaromskis manages to pass to half guard.
Zaromskis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaromskis has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Tindall works to full guard.
Tindall keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
Joe Tindall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaromskis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Zaromskis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaromskis, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Marius Zaromskis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Totti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pandora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Layla. The key to victory for Francesco Totti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Totti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pandora!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandora looks for the body kick but Totti saw that one coming.
Totti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pandora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Totti somewhat.
Totti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pandora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Totti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pandora defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Totti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandora stuffs the takedown attempt from Totti. Totti gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Totti with that takedown attempt.
Totti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pandora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pandora lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Pandora.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Francesco Totti has been cut.
Pandora crunches a lovely knee into Totti's ribcage.
Pandora lands an elbow inside that Totti shrugs off.
Pandora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Totti is breathing heavily.
Pandora crunches a lovely knee into Totti's ribcage.
Pandora using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Pandora.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pandora lands an elbow inside that Totti shrugs off.
Pandora lands an elbow just above Totti 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora landing knees to the body.
Pandora lands an elbow just above Totti 's eye.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Pandora utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Pandora lands an elbow that stopped Totti in his tracks for a moment.
Pandora lands an elbow just above Totti 's eye.
Totti takes an elbow to the temple.
Totti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pandora utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pandora using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pandora prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pandora lands an elbow inside that Totti shrugs off.
Pandora putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Totti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pandora is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pandora gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pandora.
Pandora is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora lands a knee to the body.
Pandora lands an elbow inside.
Pandora utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pandora scores a nice knee 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!
Totti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pandora putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Totti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Totti wants a takedown.
Pandora lands a nice elbow.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Totti takes an elbow to the temple.
Totti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Totti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pandora just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Totti takes an elbow to the temple.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pandora lands an elbow inside.
Pandora lands a nice elbow.
Pandora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Totti.
Totti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pandora walks away with a smile on his face. Totti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pandora misses with a straight left.
Pandora changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Totti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Totti tries to bench press Pandora off him but Pandora keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti stops Pandora from passing to mount.
Pandora looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Totti is avoiding damage well.
Pandora advances nicely into full mount.
Pandora landing strikes from the mount and Totti is in trouble!
Pandora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Totti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Totti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pandora on the ground.
Pandora dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pandora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pandora scoring with strikes but Totti is staying in there.
Totti is trying desperately to improve position.
Totti regains half guard.
Pandora missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pandora throwing shots but Totti is blocking nicely.
Totti actively working from the bottom here.
Pandora working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Totti tries to roll over but Pandora keeps him under control.
Totti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pandora.
Pandora is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pandora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francesco Totti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pandora dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Totti. That did some damage!
Totti with a poor takedown
and Pandora counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pandora lands an elbow inside.
Pandora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Totti's defenses.
Pandora tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Totti avoids it.
Pandora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Totti.
Pandora misses with an elbow over the top.
Pandora lands an elbow inside.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section. Totti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pandora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Totti's defenses.
Pandora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pandora scores a nice knee to the body.
Totti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pandora smiles and moves away.
Pandora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pandora counters with a shoot takedown. Totti fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Totti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Totti working for a triangle but Pandora defends it easily.
Pandora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pandora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Totti working for submissions but it's allowed Pandora to get to half guard.
Pandora drops an elbow to the side of Totti's head.
Pandora works his foot free and advances to mount.
Totti is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pandora with good strikes from the mount here!
Pandora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pandora lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Totti is trying desperately to improve position.
Pandora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pandora lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Totti is trying to escape the mount.
Pandora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pandora landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pandora lands a heavy elbow.
Totti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandora with good strikes from the mount here!
Totti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pandora scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Totti tries to reverse the position but Pandora maintains control.
Pandora with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Totti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pandora lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Totti looking for submissions off his back.
Pandora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Totti taking some punishment here, with Pandora in his half guard.
Pandora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pandora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pandora drops an elbow to the side of Totti's head.
Pandora lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pandora throws a head kick that half lands.
Pandora tries to close the distance and clinch but Totti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Totti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pandora counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Totti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pandora pulls his head out easily.
Totti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pandora pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pandora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Francesco Totti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pandora scoring well with a low kick there.
Totti tries for a takedown but Pandora circles away easily
and Pandora counters with a shoot takedown. Totti fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pandora's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pandora landing with the ground and pound.
Totti working for a triangle but Pandora defends it easily.
Pandora lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pandora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pandora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pandora moves into the clinch successfully.
Pandora putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Totti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pandora.
Pandora lands an elbow inside.
Pandora scores a nice knee to the body.
Pandora lands an elbow just above Totti 's eye.
Pandora throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Totti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pandora obliges.
Nice elbow from Pandora.
Totti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pandora working Totti over with knees to the body.
Pandora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Totti jumps guard but Pandora stands there with Totti around his waist. Totti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Totti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Totti managing to block the knees to the body from Pandora.
Totti wants a takedown.
Totti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pandora pulls his leg out and moves away.
Totti tries for a takedown but Pandora circles away easily
and Pandora counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Totti fails with the takedown
and Pandora counters by moving into the clinch.
Francesco Totti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Pandora lands an elbow just above Totti 's eye.
Totti tries to pull guard but Pandora holds him up against the ropes and eventually Totti drops back down to his feet.
Totti tries to pull guard but Pandora won't allow it.
Pandora crunches a lovely knee into Totti's ribcage.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pandora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arthur Pandora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pandora gets underhooks to prevent Totti's takedown attempt.
Totti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Totti looking for a takedown.
Totti looking to throw knees to the head but Pandora is blocking nicely.
Pandora lands an elbow just above Totti 's eye.
Nice elbow from Pandora.
Pandora gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Totti jumps guard but Pandora stands there with Totti around his waist. Totti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pandora lands a damaging elbow.
Totti looking for a takedown.
Totti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pandora lands an elbow inside that Totti shrugs off.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti jumps guard but Pandora stands there with Totti around his waist. Totti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pandora unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Totti takes an elbow to the temple.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Totti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pandora just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pandora crunches a lovely knee into Totti's ribcage.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pandora prevents a takedown attempt there.
Totti tries to pull guard but Pandora won't allow it.
Totti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pandora gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Totti.
Totti takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pandora lands a nice knee to the body.
Pandora lands a good knee to the midsection. Totti won't want to take too many of those.
Pandora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Totti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pandora just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pandora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pandora creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Totti's defenses.
Pandora lands an elbow that stopped Totti in his tracks for a moment.
Totti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pandora just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Arthur Pandora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Totti can't get the takedown.
Totti takes an elbow to the temple.
Totti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Pandora.
Pandora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pandora using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pandora lands a damaging elbow.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pandora gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Totti can't get the takedown.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pandora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pandora comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pandora.
Totti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pandora pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pandora lands a damaging elbow.
Pandora crunches a lovely knee into Totti's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pandora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandora has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Arthur Pandora!
Arthur Pandora wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Kirkorvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkorvich has chosen Russian Anthem as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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23
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Kirkorvich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirkorvich's guard.
Mashburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirkorvich is trying to control the position but Mashburn postures up.
Kirkorvich looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkorvich, not yet.
Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkorvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashburn has gone for a leg lock! Kirkorvich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mashburn's guard.
Kirkorvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashburn keeping full guard, as Kirkorvich tries to pass.
Mashburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirkorvich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirkorvich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Kirkorvich from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkorvich tries to free his leg and advance position but Mashburn is retaining full guard.
Kirkorvich wants to control from the top but Mashburn keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kirkorvich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirkorvich looking to sit in guard and control but Mashburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kirkorvich wants to sweep here but Mashburn controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mashburn trying to move into half guard but instead Kirkorvich has managed to sweep!
Kirkorvich trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vlad Kirkorvich.
Mashburn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kirkorvich is trying to defend but Mashburn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mashburn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kirkorvich gets back to full guard.
Kirkorvich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkorvich looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirkorvich, not yet.
Kirkorvich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirkorvich keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Kirkorvich has control of Mashburn's left arm, preventing Mashburn from doing any damage.
Kirkorvich controls Mashburn momentarily but Mashburn frees himself.
Mashburn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mashburn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirkorvich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mashburn has Kirkorvich in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirkorvich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mashburn has his foot on Kirkorvich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirkorvich works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Kirkorvich won't allow Mashburn to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Mashburn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kirkorvich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kirkorvich stops Mashburn from passing to mount.
Kirkorvich is looking for a sweep.
Mashburn is working Kirkorvich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kirkorvich wants to control but Mashburn postures up.
Mashburn is looking to take a break and control but Kirkorvich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mashburn is trying to get an arm triangle but Kirkorvich is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirkorvich can't do much from the bottom here.
Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkorvich keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mashburn shoots in for a takedown but Kirkorvich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirkorvich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirkorvich slows the pace down.
Kirkorvich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mashburn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kirkorvich's guard! Nice work there by Mashburn!
Mashburn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirkorvich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mashburn has Kirkorvich in his guard.
Kirkorvich tries to free his leg and advance position but Mashburn is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn looking to control.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Kirkorvich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kirkorvich preventing the sweep.
Kirkorvich trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mashburn misses with a takedown
and Kirkorvich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kirkorvich.
Kirkorvich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mashburn is keeping the position for now.
Kirkorvich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mashburn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mashburn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mashburn!
Mashburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkorvich keeps working.
Kirkorvich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mashburn off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kirkorvich.
Mashburn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mashburn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kirkorvich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mashburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirkorvich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kirkorvich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mashburn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirkorvich!
Kirkorvich regains half guard.
Mashburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mashburn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kirkorvich could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mashburn has cracked it and Kirkorvich is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mashburn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Mashburn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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19
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filipovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hendricks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hendricks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Filipovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Hendricks drags him back down.
Hendricks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Filipovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hendricks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Hendricks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks moves into full mount!
Hendricks trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
Filipovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hendricks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hendricks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hendricks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hendricks throwing strikes here but Filipovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Filipovic is in a horrible position here. Hendricks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hendricks tries to control but Filipovic wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks punching from mount but Filipovic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hendricks lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hendricks with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hendricks.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Hendricks loads up with a big shot that hurts Filipovic! He's pulled Hendricks in close but Hendricks has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Filipovic survive? More strikes from Hendricks and Filipovic is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Hendricks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Pierce could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Condit's chin.
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19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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22
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit pushes Pierce up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pierce looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Condit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Condit scores with a knee to the head.
Condit is trying to stall.
Pierce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Condit landing knees to the head.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pierce tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Condit just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pierce goes for a takedown attempt but Condit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Condit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Condit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pierce keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierce misses with the combination.
Condit clinches up against the ropes.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Condit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Condit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Condit looking to slow down the pace here.
Condit lands a hook that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
Condit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Condit scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Condit.
Pierce is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Condit with a knee to the head.
Condit pushes Pierce back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit scores a nice knee to the body.
Condit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Condit as the two fighters clinch.
Condit with a knee to the head.
Condit connects with a knee to the head.
Condit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pierce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Condit landing knees to the body.
Condit throws an elbow but it misses.
Condit landing knees to the head.
Condit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Condit throws an elbow but it misses.
Condit lands a good knee to the midsection. Pierce won't want to take too many of those.
Pierce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pierce wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierce as Condit tries to tie him up.
Condit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Condit missing with knees to the body.
Pierce is trying to drag Condit to the mat but Condit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Condit wants to stall.
Pierce managing to block the knees to the body from Condit.
Pierce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Condit smiles and moves away.
Condit slaps away a takedown attempt from Pierce, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierce circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Condit.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Condit.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Condit closes the distance and clinches.
Condit trying to control the position but instead, Pierce has worked for underhooks and has pushed Condit into the ropes.
Pierce is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Condit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierce avoids it.
Condit wants to stall.
Condit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pierce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pierce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Condit prevents it.
Condit landing knees to the head.
Condit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Condit is pressed up against the ropes. Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Condit down to the mat. Condit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Condit scores with a head kick.
Condit lands with a slapping head kick.
Condit stuffs the takedown attempt from Pierce. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet.
Condit closes the distance and clinches.
Condit looking to slow down the pace here.
Pierce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pierce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Condit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierce managing to block the knees to the body from Condit.
Pierce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Condit is pushing Pierce up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Condit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Condit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Condit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierce is trying to drag Condit to the mat but Condit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Condit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Condit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pierce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Condit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pierce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Condit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierce avoids it.
Condit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierce is trying to stall.
Pierce is trying to drag Condit to the mat but Condit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Condit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pierce.
Pierce throws an elbow but it misses.
Condit has Pierce pressed against the ropes, preventing Pierce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pierce tries for a takedown but Condit manages to get underhooks.
Condit avoiding damage.
Condit is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Condit dominated that round.
That's time! Pierce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Condit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Condit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Condit tries to clinch up.
Carlos Condit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Condit doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierce circles away.
Condit wants to clinch.
Condit tries to clinch up but Pierce circles away and keeps his distance.
Condit tries to clinch up.
Pierce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Condit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pierce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pierce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Condit instigates a clinch.
Pierce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Condit smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condit tries to clinch but Pierce moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit tries to clinch up.
Condit is looking to clinch but Pierce is avoiding it.
Pierce shoots for a takedown but Condit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierce tries to keep at a distance but Condit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Condit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pierce tries to pull guard but Condit won't allow it.
Carlos Condit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pierce tries to score a body lock takedown but Condit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Condit tries to land knees in the clinch but Pierce avoids the damage to the body.
Pierce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pierce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Condit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Condit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pierce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pierce drags the fight down to the ground.
Condit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Condit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.
Condit postures up.
Condit stops Pierce from standing up.
Condit trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce is trying to keep Condit in close.
Pierce wants to get back to his feet but Condit passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Condit forces Pierce back against the ropes and clinches.
Pierce goes for a takedown attempt but Condit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Condit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Condit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Condit moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Condit tries to land a front kick but Pierce steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Condit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Condit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Condit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pierce to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Condit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Condit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Condit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Condit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pierce moves in looking to clinch but Condit pushes him off.
Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Condit.
Pierce gets a takedown into half guard.
Pierce wants to pass the guard but Condit is defending well.
Pierce is just content to waste time from the top position. Condit takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pierce looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Condit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Condit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Condit is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pierce tries to reverse the position but Condit maintains control.
Pierce is squirming around, avoiding Condit's attempts to control the action.
Pierce tries to hold on but Condit postures up.
Pierce is looking to get to half guard.
Condit controlling the position easily from mount.
Condit looking to control but Pierce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is wriggling around trying to escape.
Condit avoids the attempt from Pierce to control.
Paul Pierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Condit content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pierce tries to hold on but Condit pushes him away.
Condit fails to take his opponent's back.
Pierce is looking to improve his position but Condit isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Condit controlling his opponent.
Condit wants to control the pace but Pierce is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Pierce.
I think Condit 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Carlos Condit!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Carlos Condit!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Carlos Condit!
Carlos Condit wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederik Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frederik Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraus.
Kraus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kraus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Kraus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Kraus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kraus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kraus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kraus is working Liddell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kraus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Liddell is avoiding damage well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kraus dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Kraus's head and hops out.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Kraus.
Kraus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraus fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraus scores with a takedown into Liddell's guard.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Kraus looks gassed!
Kraus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddell wants to sweep here but Kraus controlling him for the moment.
Liddell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraus postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kraus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraus.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kraus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kraus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Liddell throws a big shot that misses.
Liddell throws a body punch but Kraus moves out of range.
Liddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Kraus. Kraus gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraus manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kraus tries to clinch up.
Kraus moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Kraus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kraus somewhat.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraus is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kraus avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraus is just out of range.
Liddell cracks Kraus with an open hand slap.
Kraus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell leaves Kraus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frederik Kraus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Liddell with a hook.
Liddell misses with a looping left.
Kraus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liddell sprawls well initially but Kraus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kraus lands strikes from half guard.
Liddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kraus.
Liddell is looking for a sweep. Kraus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kraus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kraus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liddell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kraus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kraus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kraus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Liddell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kraus thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraus lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell is in trouble now - Kraus has advanced to mount!
Kraus unloading with bombs!
Kraus lands a big shot there that rocks Liddell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kraus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kraus with a couple of short strikes.
Liddell is looking to get to half guard.
Kraus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kraus dominating with strikes here.
Kraus with a couple of short strikes.
Kraus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kraus has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Liddell's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Kraus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kraus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Liddell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Liddell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kraus.
Kraus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Kraus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Kraus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kraus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kraus lands a heavy elbow.
Kraus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kraus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Liddell tries to hold on but Kraus postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell taking shots to the head.
Liddell is looking to get to half guard.
Kraus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kraus lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraus dominating with strikes here.
Kraus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kraus with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kraus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kraus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kraus with the ground and pound from mount.
Kraus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kraus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liddell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Liddell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kraus.
Liddell is looking to improve his position but Kraus isn't that keen on the idea.
Kraus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kraus.
Frederik Kraus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kraus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraus working Liddell over with strikes here.
Liddell can't escape the position.
Kraus with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederik Kraus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kraus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Frederik Kraus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Kraus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kraus shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Kraus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Kraus.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddell.
Kraus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Kraus moved out of range.
Liddell swings for the body but Kraus moves out of range.
Kraus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Kraus persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Liddell.
Kraus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddell cracks Kraus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraus moves away.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell dips to his left and cracks Kraus with an uppercut!
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kraus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Kraus's body.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
Liddell lands a really nice looking cross but Kraus seems unphased.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Kraus's ribs.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kraus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a nice shot that snaps Kraus's head back.
Kraus ducks right into an uppercut from Liddell.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Liddell. That snapped Kraus's head back.
Kraus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Kraus shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraus in his tracks.
Liddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kraus takes one to the side of the head.
Kraus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liddell throws out the jab.
A big left from Liddell misses.
Liddell digs a good hook to Kraus's body.
Kraus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liddell swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Liddell.
Kraus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kraus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kraus 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Frederik Kraus!
Frederik Kraus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Stann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann cracks a nice hook into Daley's ribs.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
Daley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Stann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
Daley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left and a right from Stann both land. Nice combination.
Daley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stann takes a step back to recover.
Brian Stann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daley lands with a straight right. Stann didn't see that one coming.
Daley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stann avoids a kick to the body.
Crunch! Daley slams his shin into Stann's torso.
Daley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daley. That's going to slow Stann down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Daley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stann is breathing heavily.
Daley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daley. That's going to slow Stann down.
Daley throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Daley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Daley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daley scoring well with a low kick there.
Daley fakes the leg kick and cracks Stann in the body.
Daley throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Daley.
Daley keeps Stann at a distance using the push kick.
Stann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daley, right into the meat.
Stann is looking to wear down Daley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daley cracks the inside of Stann's front leg.
Stann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daley throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stann's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Daley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stann if he has to take too many more of those.
Daley sizes up Stann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Daley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Stann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daley can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Daley thuds a left hand into Stann's body.
Daley lands a head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daley - that will leave a mark!
Daley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Daley throws a head kick that Stann semi-blocks.
Stann throws a sloppy body shot
and Daley counters with a good low kick that Stann was not able to check.
Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stann moves away.
Daley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stann will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Daley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Daley lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daley thows a body shot but no joy.
Daley lands a nice looking body kick.
Daley throws a leg kick which misses Stann's front leg but catches the back leg as Stann tries to avoid it.
Stann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daley!
Daley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daley scores with a leg kick.
Daley throws a front kick that sends Stann stumbling back into the ropes.
Daley scores with a leg kick.
Daley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stann throws a hook to the side of Daley's head but Daley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daley scores with a push kick.
Daley scores with a push kick.
Daley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stann misses with a combination
and Daley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stann really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Daley - that will leave a mark!
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with a nice uppercut.
Stann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daley.
Daley feints and then cracks Stann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stann down.
Stann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daley can pounce on him.
Stann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stann misses with the combination.
Daley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Daley throws a sloppy head kick and Stann moves out of range easily.
Stann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stann misses with a hook. Daley ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daley looks for the body kick but Stann saw that one coming.
Stann lands a head shot.
Stann misses with a body punch
and Daley counters with a thumping low kick.
Stann throws a series of punches but Daley avoids them all with ease.
Stann lands with a good body shot.
Daley digs a good body shot into Stann's ribs.
Stann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daley.
Daley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daley throws a nice looking combination but Stann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley counters with an outside leg kick.
Daley avoids the body shot from Stann.
Daley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley drops his hands momentarily and Stann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Daley throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Stann.
Stann misses the body punch
and Daley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stann's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Stann.
Stann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stann will feel that in the morning.
Stann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot lands for Stann.
Stann tries to bum rush Daley with a series of wild strikes but Daley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stann misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stann avoids the body shot from Daley.
Stann with a hook.
Daley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley throws a shot to the body.
Stann fails to land with a series of punches.
Stann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stann really felt that one!
Daley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul Daley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Daley.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Stann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stann.
Stann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Daley is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Stann misses.
Stann misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a body kick that stops Stann in his tracks momentarily.
Daley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Daley finds it's target.
Stann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stann throws a shot to the body.
Stann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley swings for the body but Stann moves out of range.
Daley tried to score with a low kick but Stann checks it.
Daley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Daley slips a jab and a cross from Stann.
Stann misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Daley.
Stann catches Daley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Stann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stann misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brian Stann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daley.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Stann.
Stann throws a combination that misses
and Daley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Daley misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stann's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stann duly obliges.
Stann misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Daley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stann misses with a body shot.
Stann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daley. Daley obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann lands a nice looking body shot.
Daley is looking to slow Stann down with leg kicks.
Stann throws a combination. Daley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stann lands a slapping body shot.
Daley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daley scores with a spinning back kick!
Daley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stann thows a body shot but no joy.
Stann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Daley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stann counters with a one-two to the body.
Stann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stann avoids the head kick by Daley.
Some wild striking there from Stann.
Stann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daley scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Daley.
Nice body punch from Stann.
Stann throws a one two combo.
Daley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Stann as he checks the leg kick.
Daley lands a right hook to the body.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daley walks into a left hand.
Daley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stann misses with a wild combination.
Daley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stann misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Daley throws a body punch but Stann moves out of range.
Stann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daley throws a low kick, looking for Stann's leg but Stann calmly moves out of range.
Stann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick from Daley lands but Stann takes it in his stride.
Stann lands a two punch combo.
Stann throws a lazy body kick
and Daley counters with a body kick that stops Stann in his tracks momentarily.
Stann throws a right and a left that Daley avoids nicely.
Stann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stann looks to land a combination. Daley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
Stann lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann misses with a few strikes there.
Stann works Daley's body with a nice hook.
Stann misses with a few strikes there.
Stann scores with a jab. Daley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left and a right from Stann both land. Nice combination.
Stann throws a combination. Daley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daley misses with a kick to the body.
Stann avoids a kick to the body.
Stann scores with a body shot.
Stann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brian Stann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good exchange - Stann coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stann connects with a crisp jab.
Stann lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Stann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Paul Daley!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Paul Daley!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Paul Daley!
Paul Daley wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Louis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis has a takedown stuffed.
Louis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Louis gets slowly back to his feet.
Louis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Kris Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Louis.
Horrible takedown by Louis or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage which made him look bad.
Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Louis is now in Savage's guard. A big mistake from Savage there, giving up the dominant position!
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savage is tightening it up a little... Louis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Louis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Louis taps out! nice BJJ there by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kris Savage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislaw Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield's entrance music is One. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanislaw Dabrowski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Dabrowski wants to get back to full guard.
Dabrowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dabrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mayfield defends well.
Mayfield wanted to stand there but Dabrowski had control of the position.
Dabrowski keeping full guard, as Mayfield tries to pass.
Dabrowski wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment.
Mayfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayfield throws a big shot that misses.
Dabrowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mayfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mayfield is looking to stand up but Dabrowski won't let him.
Mayfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mayfield is looking to stand up but Dabrowski won't let him.
Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Dabrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabrowski manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Dabrowski's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mayfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dabrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Mayfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dabrowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dabrowski is just riding it out for now. Mayfield eventually gives up the hold.
Mayfield is breathing heavily.
Dabrowski controlling the position for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dabrowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dabrowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dabrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayfield's guard.
Dabrowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dabrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dabrowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dabrowski trying to control the pace.
Mayfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dabrowski stopping the sweep attempt from Mayfield.
Mayfield trying to keep a closed guard but Dabrowski is proving a slippery customer.
Mayfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayfield working for a triangle but Dabrowski defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dabrowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Dabrowski from controlling successfully.
Mayfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dabrowski defends well.
Dabrowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayfield's guard.
Dabrowski is trying to control. Mayfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mayfield wants to improve his position but Dabrowski is controlling well.
Dabrowski wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mayfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayfield throws a jab when Dabrowski was well out of range.
Dabrowski has his takedown stuffed
and Mayfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dabrowski won't be happy with that.
Dabrowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dabrowski struggling a bit here.
Mayfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dabrowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dabrowski regains half guard.
Dabrowski is looking to control Mayfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabrowski avoid being mounted?
Mayfield trying to control from half guard but Dabrowski is working away.
Mayfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski wants to get back to full guard.
Dabrowski gets back to full guard.
Dabrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Dabrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabrowski manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Dabrowski's guard.
Dabrowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dabrowski trying to keep a closed guard but Mayfield is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dabrowski tries for a takedown but Mayfield circles away easily
and Mayfield counters with a shoot takedown. Dabrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Dabrowski keeps moving.
Mayfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dabrowski trying to keep a closed guard but Mayfield is proving a slippery customer.
Mayfield drops back looking for a leg! Dabrowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabrowski manages to kick Mayfield off! Mayfield jumps back into Dabrowski's guard.
Mayfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dabrowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayfield, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dabrowski stacks Mayfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dabrowski!
Mayfield is looking to regain half guard here but Dabrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Dabrowski wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy.
Mayfield manages to get back to half guard.
Mayfield is looking for a sweep. Dabrowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas Mayfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dabrowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dabrowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mayfield is trying to control Dabrowski's posture but Dabrowski avoids it.
Mayfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dabrowski trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Dabrowski prevents Mayfield from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Mayfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dabrowski tries for a takedown but Mayfield circles away easily
and Mayfield counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mayfield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mayfield mounts Dabrowski! Really nice guard pass there!
Dabrowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dabrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayfield.
Dabrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dabrowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayfield.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski is trying to control but can't.
Mayfield is looking to advance position but Dabrowski won't allow it.
Mayfield tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mayfield wants to take a breather but Dabrowski is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dabrowski shoots for a takedown but Mayfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayfield is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is pressing down on Dabrowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dabrowski is holding on for now.
Mayfield is working hard here to advance position.
Dabrowski is controlling Mayfield's trapped leg to prevent Mayfield from advancing to side control.
Mayfield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dabrowski gets full guard.
Dabrowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayfield defends it easily.
Mayfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabrowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dabrowski is trying to control the position but Mayfield postures up.
Mayfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayfield trying to mount his opponent but Dabrowski defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayfield is working away from the top position though.
Mayfield is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dabrowski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Mayfield!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the ring accompanied by Kanye West- Amazing . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz scores with a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson trying to strike off his back.
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Nelson is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
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.
Diaz controlling from mount.
Nelson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diaz blocks Nelson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nelson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Nelson is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops!
Nelson rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Nelson trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
Diaz looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the action but Diaz just sinks the hooks in.
Diaz is cranking Nelson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Nelson! He's tightened the choke and Nelson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Diaz!
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