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Checkmate Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxorus Imendos (ranked 6466 p4p, 505 weight class) and Ramo Jebenjas (ranked 6799 p4p, 514 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxorus Imendos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramo Jebenjas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebenjas tries to clinch up but Imendos circles away and keeps his distance.
Imendos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Imendos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jebenjas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jebenjas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Imendos working the head and body with strikes.
Imendos lands a nice forearm strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jebenjas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Imendos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imendos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Imendos controls the position.
Imendos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jebenjas to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Imendos stalls from top position.
Imendos cracks Jebenjas with a big right hand but Jebenjas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imendos controls the position.
Jebenjas is looking for a sweep.
Imendos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Imendos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jebenjas for as long as he can get away with.
Jebenjas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imendos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jebenjas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Imendos controlling the position well here. Jebenjas rolled but Imendos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Imendos continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imendos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jebenjas can't escape the position.
Jebenjas is trying to stand back up.
Jebenjas rolls, trying to escape but Imendos keeps control of the position.
Imendos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jebenjas is trying to get back to his feet but Imendos has full control of the position and if anything, Jebenjas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jebenjas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imendos sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jebenjas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaxorus Imendos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Der Veer Jr (ranked 6036 p4p, 511 weight class) and Rand Al Thor (ranked 6232 p4p, 520 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rand Al Thor!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Der Veer Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al Thor wants to improve his position but Der Veer Jr is controlling well.
Al Thor is trying to control but can't.
Der Veer Jr controlling the pace.
Al Thor wants to improve his position but Der Veer Jr is controlling well.
Al Thor controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Thor tries to get to full guard but Der Veer Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Thor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Al Thor wants to control but Der Veer Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Thor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Thor is looking to improve his position.
Al Thor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Der Veer Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Der Veer Jr's back!
Der Veer Jr is trying to stand back up.
Al Thor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Al Thor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Der Veer Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Der Veer Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Der Veer Jr is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Der Veer Jr gets caught flat footed, as Al Thor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Der Veer Jr wants to stand up but Al Thor is controlling him.
Al Thor has gone for a leg lock! Der Veer Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Thor's guard.
Der Veer Jr content to stall in guard here.
Der Veer Jr is fighting to break Al Thor's control of his arms but Al Thor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Thor trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor is pulling down on Der Veer Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Der Veer Jr, at least for the moment.
Al Thor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Thor pulls Der Veer Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Der Veer Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Thor is continuing to stall.
Al Thor trying to keep a closed guard but Der Veer Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Thor looks to land a right hand but Der Veer Jr moved out of range.
Al Thor darts in looking for a takedown but Der Veer Jr gets double underhooks and turns Al Thor into the cage.
Der Veer Jr scores with a takedown into Al Thor's guard.
Der Veer Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Der Veer Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Der Veer Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Thor on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Thor's guard now, I'm sure.
Der Veer Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Der Veer Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Thor pulls Der Veer Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Der Veer Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Al Thor is trying to keep Der Veer Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Thor has his hands on Der Veer Jr's head, controlling the position.
Der Veer Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Thor working a defensive guard here.
Al Thor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Der Veer Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Thor.
Der Veer Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Thor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Der Veer Jr leaves Al Thor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Der Veer Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Der Veer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Al Thor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Al Thor shoots in but Der Veer Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Thor is breathing heavily.
Der Veer Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Thor on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Thor's guard now, I'm sure.
Der Veer Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Der Veer Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Der Veer Jr postures up.
Der Veer Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor trying to control the position.
Al Thor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Der Veer Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Der Veer Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Der Veer Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Al Thor controls Der Veer Jr momentarily but Der Veer Jr frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Al Thor holds on and takes a little breather.
The adventures of Al Thor the control monster continue. Boring.
Der Veer Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Der Veer Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Thor can do to turn this around?
Al Thor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Thor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Der Veer Jr pinned against the cage. Der Veer Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Der Veer Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Der Veer Jr looking to score a takedown here. Al Thor is defending well but Der Veer Jr drives through and ends up in Al Thor's guard.
Al Thor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Der Veer Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Thor controlling the position.
Al Thor keeping moving, preventing Der Veer Jr from controlling successfully.
Al Thor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Veer Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Al Thor is trying to keep Der Veer Jr in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Al Thor fails to land the takedown.
Der Veer Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Thor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Der Veer Jr is fighting to break Al Thor's control of his arms but Al Thor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Thor trying to keep a closed guard but Der Veer Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Rand Al Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Thor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Der Veer Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Al Thor is pulling down on Der Veer Jr's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Thor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Der Veer Jr but Der Veer Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Der Veer Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Der Veer Jr content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Veer Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Thor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Thor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Der Veer Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Thor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Der Veer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Thor is trying to keep Der Veer Jr in close.
Al Thor is pulling down on Der Veer Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Der Veer Jr, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Thor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Der Veer Jr swivels and escapes.
Van Der Veer Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rand Al Thor.
Al Thor darts in trying to clinch
and Der Veer Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Thor working a defensive guard here.
Al Thor being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Veer Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Der Veer Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Der Veer Jr!
Rand Al Thor was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Exeudo Oni (ranked 6084 p4p, 512 weight class) and Greyson Snow (ranked 6132 p4p, 515 weight class). Snow has chosen Down with the Sickness - Disturbed as his entrance music. Exeudo Oni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Exeudo Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greyson Snow!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Snow lands but Oni takes it in his stride.
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snow was covering up waiting for the punch and Oni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oni landing with the ground and pound.
Oni stops Snow from standing up.
Oni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snow, up you get!
Oni blocks a jab.
Oni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snow manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oni throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oni drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Oni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Oni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oni is controlling him well.
Snow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Oni decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Snow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oni forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oni keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Oni blocks the elbow strike.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Oni avoiding damage.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oni has him pressed against the cage.
Oni keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oni wants the takedown. Snow is fighting it off but Oni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snow's guard against the cage.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Oni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni working Snow over with strikes.
Oni winds up and cracks Snow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oni working the head and body with strikes.
Oni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oni is looking for a kimura here.
Oni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oni stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Oni's head.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Oni pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oni avoids the head kick by Snow.
Oni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Oni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Oni forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Oni to work.
Oni breaks the clinch.
Oni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oni is controlling him.
Oni controlling from the top position.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Oni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow.
Oni is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Exeudo Oni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Oni.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Oni moves out of range easily.
Oni defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Oni off the cage and back into range.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oni somewhat.
A big left from Snow misses.
Oni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni taking a breather here.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Oni is dominant here and he's now got Snow's back!
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Snow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snow is defending well though. Oni let's go of the attempt for now.
Oni punishes Snow with strikes from the back mount.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni is riding his opponent, not letting Snow buck him off.
Oni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni cracks Snow with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Snow from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oni trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
Oni lands a shot to the head.
Snow is rocked!
Oni is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snow is still in real trouble! Can Oni finish him?
Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni controls the action.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Oni. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni has good solid back control here.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trapped and Oni is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Oni trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
Snow is trying to stand back up.
Oni controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snow is covering up but some of the strikes from Oni are getting through and doing damage.
Oni controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni working for a choke but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oni keeps control of the position easily here as Snow tries to buck him off.
Can Snow hold on?! Oni is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oni has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oni misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greyson Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oni moves into the clinch successfully.
Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow tries to circle away but Oni has him pinned against the cage.
Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Snow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oni holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Oni.
Snow tries to stand but Oni is controlling from the bottom.
Greyson Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oni tries to get out of the position.
Oni has his feet on Snow's thighs here. He's pushed Snow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Exeudo Oni!
Greyson Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm learning, getting better, and coming back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rendi Kurton (ranked 6356 p4p, 443 weight class) and Tank Abbott Tribute (ranked 5153 p4p, 393 weight class). Rendi Kurton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rendi Kurton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tank Abbott Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tribute sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurton moves away.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
so Kurton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurton controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tribute stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurton avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute slips a jab and a cross from Kurton.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Kurton ducks down to avoid it.
Kurton has been working on his balance at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tribute.
Tribute gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurton wants to pass the guard but Tribute is keeping the position.
Kurton stands up and waves to Tribute to follow him.
Kurton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurton gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kurton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kurton cracks Tribute with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurton throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tribute is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurton with a body shot.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Kurton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rendi Kurton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Kurton misses with a straight left.
Tank Abbott Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurton clinches.
Kurton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurton looking to score a takedown here. Tribute is defending well but Kurton drives through and ends up in Tribute's guard.
Kurton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tribute thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kurton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tribute is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurton throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tribute keeping full guard, as Kurton tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kurton takes one to the side of the head.
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurton moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Kurton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tribute circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rendi Kurton 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.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Kurton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like Rendi Kurton has been cut.
Kurton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tribute wants to get back to his feet but Kurton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurton advances to half guard.
Tribute won't allow Kurton to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kurton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurton is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurton to get the leverage.
Tribute flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tribute trying to control from the bottom.
Kurton slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Kurton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurton.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurton was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Kurton counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Tribute scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kurton clinches up with Tribute and pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurton jumps guard.
Tribute scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurton has his hands on Tribute's head, controlling the position.
Kurton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tribute defends well.
Tribute cracks Kurton with a solid left hand.
Kurton is pulling down on Tribute's head to control his posture.
Tribute wants to control from the top but Kurton keeps moving.
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.
Kurton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tribute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute looking to sit in guard and control but Kurton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tribute is trying to control the position but Kurton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurton pushes down on Tribute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rendi Kurton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rendi Kurton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurton misses with a takedown attempt
and Tribute makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurton rushes Tribute and presses him up against the cage.
Kurton lands a hook that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rendi Kurton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurton trying to land knees to the body.
Kurton breaks from the clinch.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurton manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute with a hook.
Tribute cracks Kurton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute lands with a hook. Kurton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tribute wants it to stay on the feet.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurton manages to avoid it.
Kurton wants to clinch.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body. Kurton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute scores with a hook.
Kurton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute jabs Kurton right on the nose. Kurton blinks but takes it well.
Tribute connects with a body shot.
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tank Abbott Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Kurton's shoulder, as Kurton tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
Kurton avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurton rather than just go for the knockout.
Tribute lands with a right hand.
Kurton is rocked!
Tribute measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kurton! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tank Abbott Tribute!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Chandler (ranked 5200 p4p, 456 weight class) and Marv Nemera (ranked 5959 p4p, 483 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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18
192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marv Nemera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemera shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nemera has a takedown stuffed.
Chandler clinches up with Nemera and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler pulls guard effortlessly.
Nemera looking to pass the guard.
Chandler has Nemera pulled in close to control his posture.
Nemera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top!
Nemera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Nemera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chandler postures up in Nemera's guard and throws a big left but Nemera blocks it.
Nemera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler cracks Nemera with a solid left hand.
Nemera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nemera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nemera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nemera on the ground.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler distracts Nemera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.
Nemera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marv Nemera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nemera is defended easily by Chandler.
Nemera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Nemera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Nemera.
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nemera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nemera is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
Nemera looking to control.
Nemera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Nemera's brow.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler advances to half guard.
Nemera is trying to control but can't.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Nemera is working away.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nemera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera gets full guard.
Nemera looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nemera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nemera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nemera is tightening it up a little... Chandler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chandler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chandler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nemera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marv Nemera!
Martin Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Grind!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 5447 p4p, 471 weight class) and Willy Graham (ranked 5297 p4p, 463 weight class). Willy Graham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Graham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graham throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by Smash Machine.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
Graham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smash Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
Smash Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Willy Graham has been cut.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smash Machine obliges.
Graham takes an elbow to the temple.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Graham is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine drops Graham with a big knee straight up the middle! Graham is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Graham is rocked!
Graham looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine wants to slow Graham down by chopping away at his legs.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Smash Machine finish him?
Smash Machine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smash Machine throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Machine counters by clinching up.
Smash Machine working the clinch nicely. Graham is working for position but Smash Machine cracks him with a big knee to the head! Graham crumples up against the cage and Smash Machine lands two more shots before the ref can save Graham! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Clinch King Smash Machine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirza Beg (ranked 5113 p4p, 424 weight class) and TwoPiece Soda (ranked 5672 p4p, 453 weight class). TwoPiece Soda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirza Beg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TwoPiece Soda!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Soda throws Beg to one side and escapes!
Soda tries to clinch there but Beg circles away.
Soda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beg on his heels. He'll look to pass Beg's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soda stays in close to Beg's body and controls the position.
Beg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soda defends it easily.
Beg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soda.
Beg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soda is in close to Beg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda is stalling in the full guard.
Beg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beg trying to control the position here.
Beg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soda looking to pass the guard.
Beg working a defensive guard here.
Soda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beg works to advance to full mount. Soda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Beg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Soda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beg keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
Beg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soda wants to stand but Beg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Beg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beg has his foot on Soda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soda works his way back into a safe position though.
Soda wants to get up but he can't break Beg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soda defends it easily.
Beg wants to sweep here but Soda controlling him for the moment.
Beg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Beg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soda escapes and throws Beg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soda grinds an elbow into Beg's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soda's best efforts.
Soda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TwoPiece Soda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Soda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soda.
Soda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Soda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Soda stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soda working the head with strikes.
Soda looking to control but instead Beg has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beg tries to get to full guard but Soda has control of the leg.
Beg is not content to let Soda control the position.
Soda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beg gets back to full guard.
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.
Soda throwing strikes from guard but Beg blocks nicely.
Beg working a defensive guard here.
Soda trying to control but Beg is working from the bottom.
Beg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soda preventing the sweep.
Soda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beg!
Soda stops Beg from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beg is working hard here to advance position.
Soda is trying to get back to half guard.
Beg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soda is trying to improve his position.
Beg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Soda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirza Beg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Zalac (ranked 3281 p4p, 352 weight class) and Federico Moore (ranked 6907 p4p, 521 weight class). Federico Moore is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alen Zalac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Federico Moore!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Zalac.
Zalac misses with a hook.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zalac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zalac tries to clinch up.
Zalac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Zalac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Zalac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Zalac throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zalac throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zalac.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Zalac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zalac circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac takes one to the chin there.
Moore throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac misses with a body shot.
Federico Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Moore misses.
As Moore looks to move away, Zalac throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Zalac throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a series of punches but Zalac moves out of range.
Moore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zalac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Zalac throws a counter high kick but Moore was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zalac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Zalac is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Moore's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zalac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Zalac misses.
Moore wants to counter with a clinch but Zalac pushes him away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moore misses with a double jab.
Zalac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zalac scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zalac throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Zalac.
Zalac lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zalac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Zalac.
Zalac pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalac closes the distance and clinches.
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore looks to land a combination but Zalac avoids it well.
Zalac defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
Zalac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zalac.
Zalac is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Zalac dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore moves away from the strike by Zalac.
Moore tries to bum rush Zalac with a series of wild strikes but Zalac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore connects with a right hand. Zalac shakes it off.
Zalac drops his hands momentarily and Moore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Zalac lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Moore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zalac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Zalac.
Some wild striking there from Zalac.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Moore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zalac tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zalac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Zalac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Zalac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moore scores with a nice right hand.
Zalac with a hook.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Zalac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalac.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zalac slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalac.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Zalac should have avoided that one.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zalac works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Moore tries to bum rush Zalac with a series of wild strikes but Zalac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zalac tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Zalac drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Federico Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zalac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Zalac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Zalac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zalac shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Zalac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zalac takes one on the button.
Zalac throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Moore tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zalac moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Zalac finds it's target.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Moore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zalac throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zalac is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zalac in his tracks.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zalac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zalac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Moore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zalac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore is looking for the big counter here.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zalac.
Zalac scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Zalac.
Moore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moore throws a body punch but Zalac moves out of range.
Zalac throws a lazy head kick
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zalac under the eye.
Zalac works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zalac darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Moore lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zalac circles away quickly and effectively.
Zalac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zalac.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Zalac ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Zalac takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zalac throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zalac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zalac connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zalac throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore jabs Zalac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore jabs Zalac to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zalac moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moore throws a one two combo.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zalac lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Zalac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moore cracks Zalac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalac dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore misses with a combination
and Zalac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zalac closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zalac.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Zalac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zalac tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zalac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Zalac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zalac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Zalac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zalac moves out of range of the strikes.
Zalac avoids the body shot from Moore.
Moore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zalac to score with a decent uppercut.
Alen Zalac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zalac throws out the jab.
Moore misses with a double jab
and Zalac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zalac slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Moore walks into a straight right hand from Zalac.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Zalac moved out of range nicely.
Zalac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zalac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zalac looks to land a body kick but Moore moved away.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalac.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore slips a jab from Zalac.
Moore lands with an overhand left.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Zalac.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalac misses with a straight right.
Zalac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that Zalac ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalac also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Zalac.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Moore looks to move away, Zalac throws a big counter combo but Moore just gets out of the way.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zalac ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
A jab from Moore misses.
Zalac sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alen Zalac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federico Moore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zalac tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zalac misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Federico Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Moore!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nolan (ranked 2313 p4p, 226 weight class) and Eriks Podkalns (ranked 6470 p4p, 447 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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277 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eriks Podkalns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nolan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podkalns - the referee stops the clock and Nolan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podkalns. Nolan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nolan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podkalns.
Podkalns should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nolan drops Podkalns with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Podkalns looks back up at him and smiles so Nolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Eriks Podkalns has been cut.
Podkalns moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
and Nolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Burnham (ranked 2649 p4p, 281 weight class) and Craig Jordan (ranked 3364 p4p, 343 weight class). Craig Jordan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Burnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Burnham. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Burnham scores with the left hand. Jordan knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Craig Jordan has been cut.
Jordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan thows a leg kick but Burnham checks it
enabling Burnham to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Burnham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnham lands a body punch.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burnham lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan is rocked!
Jordan looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnham finish him?
Burnham pushes Jordan against the cage. Burnham is working some dirty boxing. Burnham pushes off with a quick right hook! Jordan goes down! Jordan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burnham moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Burnham!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adrian Burnham thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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