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Bloodbath XIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Sjoblum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjoblum has chosen Viikate - Viina & Terva & Hauta as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Sjoblum!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter leaves Sjoblum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sjoblum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Porter sprawls well. Porter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sjoblum gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Porter. That snapped Sjoblum's head back.
It looks like Brad Sjoblum has been cut.
Sjoblum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Porter swivels and escapes.
Joey Porter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Sjoblum.
Porter misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sjoblum.
Porter leaves Sjoblum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sjoblum fails with a takedown attempt.
Sjoblum looks gassed!
Sjoblum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brad Sjoblum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Porter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sjoblum shoots in and drives through. Porter sprawls well.
Porter throws a monster overhand right that drops Sjoblum! Porter follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Porter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boogie Woogie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and stephan evurts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). stephan evurts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boogie Woogie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, stephan evurts!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
evurts moves into the clinch.
evurts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
evurts gets through Woogie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Woogie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woogie throws a punch but it's blocked by evurts.
Woogie misses with a body punch.
Woogie blocking some punches.
Woogie misses with some punches.
evurts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woogie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woogie misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by evurts.
Woogie can't find room to land a body shot as evurts controls the action.
Woogie can't find room to land a body shot as evurts controls the action.
Woogie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Woogie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woogie digs a right hand underneath evurts's ribcage. evurts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woogie can't break the clinch.
Woogie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
evurts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woogie lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
evurts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Woogie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Woogie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
evurts takes a little break here. Woogie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
evurts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
evurts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Woogie's face as evurts controls the position.
evurts decides to stand back up.
Woogie scores with the left hand. evurts knows he should have avoided that one.
Woogie takes the fight into the clinch.
Woogie is leaning against evurts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woogie misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woogie.
A shot in the inside from evurts.
Woogie working aggressively here.
evurts breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woogie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woogie tries to clinch but evurts moves away
and evurts moves into the clinch.
Woogie tries to break free but evurts pushes him back against the ropes.
Woogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
evurts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woogie's efforts to push away.
evurts trying to land knees to the body.
Woogie misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from evurts.
Woogie tries to break the clinch but evurts is controlling the position.
evurts works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
evurts is looking to work some ground and pound but Woogie has wrist control.
evurts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
stephan evurts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woogie closes the distance but evurts moves to the side
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and evurts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by evurts.
Woogie has had enough of the clinch but evurts keeps him there for the moment.
Woogie is trying to break the clinch but evurts has him pressed against the ropes.
evurts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
evurts has Woogie pressed against the ropes, preventing Woogie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
evurts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Woogie blocks it with crossed arms.
Woogie misses with a body punch.
Woogie swings wildly with an uppercut but evurts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by evurts.
Woogie has a couple of punches blocked by evurts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woogie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but evurts has him pressed against the ropes.
evurts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
evurts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woogie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and evurts counters by clinching up.
Woogie throws a punch but it's blocked by evurts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for evurts.
evurts tries to throw a body punch but Woogie avoids it by throwing evurts back against the cage.
evurts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woogie is defending well for now.
Woogie is trying to break free.
evurts blocks an uppercut.
Woogie throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from evurts as the two fighters clinch.
evurts lands a shot to the body.
Woogie throws a head punch that misses.
Woogie is looking to break free of the clinch but evurts has double underhooks.
Woogie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woogie digs a right hand into evurts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on evurts's gas tank.
evurts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woogie backwards.
Woogie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woogie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
evurts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
evurts prevents a body shot from Woogie.
A frustrated look appears on Woogie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
evurts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woogie or not.
Woogie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woogie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
evurts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woogie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woogie throws a head punch that misses.
Woogie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for evurts.
Woogie misses with a punch on the inside.
Woogie throws a punch but it's blocked by evurts.
Woogie swings wildly with an uppercut but evurts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
evurts prevents a body shot from Woogie.
evurts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by evurts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by evurts.
evurts breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Woogie.
Boogie Woogie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
evurts drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
evurts tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Woogie tries to escape but evurts is in control.
evurts tries to score with some ground and pound. Woogie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
evurts taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
stephan evurts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Woogie closes the distance but evurts moves to the side
and evurts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by evurts.
Woogie is trying to force a seperation but evurts has the dominant position.
evurts throws a punch but it's blocked by Woogie.
Woogie struggles to land a body shot inside as evurts controls his hands.
Woogie is trying to break the clinch but evurts is controlling him.
evurts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woogie backwards.
Woogie misses with a body punch.
Woogie is looking to break free of the clinch but evurts has double underhooks.
Woogie misses with some punches.
Woogie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Woogie can't break the clinch.
Woogie prevents a body shot from evurts.
A short right from Woogie.
evurts has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Woogie uses from the top position.
Woogie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
evurts wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woogie darts in trying to clinch
and evurts counters by moving into the clinch.
evurts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boogie Woogie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Woogie misses with a body punch.
evurts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woogie looks to land a left hand but evurts moved out of range nicely.
Woogie tries to clinch up
so evurts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
evurts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
evurts looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
evurts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woogie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and evurts dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
evurts looks up at the clock and then as Woogie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, evurts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
evurts decides to stand back up. evurts steps back and let's Woogie get back to his feet.
Woogie tries to clinch
and evurts moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for evurts.
evurts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woogie is defending well for now.
Woogie has a couple of punches blocked by evurts.
stephan evurts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
evurts prevents Woogie from breaking the clinch.
Woogie is looking to break free of the clinch but evurts has double underhooks.
Woogie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Woogie tries a body shot but evurts blocks it.
Boogie Woogie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woogie wants to break free but evurts has control.
evurts lands a nice shot to the body.
evurts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woogie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt evurts or not.
evurts keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woogie's efforts to push away.
Woogie lands with a left to the head.
evurts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woogie tries to throw a body punch but evurts avoids it by throwing Woogie back against the cage.
Woogie misses with a hook from the clinch.
evurts digs a right hand underneath Woogie's ribcage. Woogie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Woogie.
evurts blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
stephan evurts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got evurts 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... stephan evurts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd comes to the ring accompanied by Out of touch. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gilbert Yvel enters the ring!
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243 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yvel gets caught flat footed, as Kidd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kidd landing some decent shots from guard.
Kidd is in close to Yvel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yvel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidd.
Yvel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yvel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kidd lands a couple of digs.
Kidd postures up and lands a big shot to Yvel's brow.
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kidd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kidd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yvel's head.
Yvel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yvel working a defensive guard here.
Kidd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd postures up in Yvel's guard and throws a big left but Yvel blocks it.
Kidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kidd chips away with some ground and pound.
Kidd with a nice head shot there.
Kidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yvel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kidd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yvel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kidd defends well.
Yvel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yvel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kidd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yvel looks gassed!
Kidd chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel lands a decent shot there.
Kidd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kidd chips away with some ground and pound.
Kidd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yvel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kidd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Yvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yvel manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Yvel's guard.
Yvel wants to get back to his feet but Kidd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd works over Yvel with some ground and pound from guard.
Kidd is working Yvel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidd chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Yvel is trying to control the position but Kidd postures up.
Yvel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kidd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kidd postures up and lands a big shot to Yvel's brow.
Kidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kidd is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kidd cracks Yvel with a solid left hand.
Kidd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kidd lands a couple of digs.
Yvel has momentary wrist control but Kidd slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kidd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kidd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yvel's head.
Kidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yvel wants to get back to his feet but Kidd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yvel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kidd passes into half guard.
Kidd is nestled in close to Yvel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yvel pushes Kidd off looking to stand but Kidd dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kidd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kidd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kidd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yvel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kidd pulls his head out easily.
Kidd drops an elbow to the side of Yvel's head.
Yvel taking some punishment here, with Kidd in his half guard.
Yvel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kidd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kidd is looking for a kimura here.
Yvel is breathing heavily.
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yvel striking from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yvel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd.
Yvel taking some punishment here, with Kidd in his half guard.
Kidd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yvel has hold of Kidd's hands but Kidd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kidd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yvel trying to hold on to Kidd's head to control him but Kidd postures up.
Yvel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kidd seems to be working for a kimura but Yvel defends the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Kidd prevents Yvel from improving his position.
Kidd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yvel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kidd working over Yvel with some ground and pound. Yvel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yvel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kidd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Yvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yvel manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Yvel's guard.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands a couple of elbows.
Yvel trying to keep a closed guard but Kidd is proving a slippery customer.
Kidd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yvel's head.
Kidd 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.
Kidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yvel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yvel feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Yvel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yvel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kidd is holding on to half guard well.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yvel is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yvel is working for a kimura but Kidd is defending it quite comfortably.
Kidd controlling the position well.
Yvel is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Yvel sits in half guard.
Kidd keeping hold of Yvel's head, controlling as best he can.
Kidd is trying to maintain the position but Yvel is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kidd dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kidd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yvel was covering up waiting for the punch and Kidd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kidd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kidd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yvel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kidd dives into side control.
Yvel manages to get back to half guard.
Yvel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Kidd.
Yvel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kidd has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yvel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tyson Kidd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is working for a guillotine from mount but Yvel frees his head quite easily.
Yvel trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the head.
Kidd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kidd with a couple of short strikes.
Kidd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kidd looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Yvel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yvel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kidd landing strikes from the mount.
Kidd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kidd is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yvel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kidd landing punches.
Kidd landing shots from mount.
Kidd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kidd raining down shots from the mount!
Kidd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kidd goes for an armbar but Yvel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yvel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd working a defensive guard here.
Kidd lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Yvel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kidd is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yvel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yvel's guard.
Yvel wants to stand but Kidd is controlling the position.
Kidd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kidd connects with a couple of short punches.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Yvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yvel manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Yvel's guard.
Kidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gilbert Yvel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Yvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yvel manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Yvel's guard.
Yvel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kidd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yvel is tightening it up a little... Kidd has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kidd reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kidd taps out! nice BJJ there by Yvel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gilbert Yvel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jezus Christ (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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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jezus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Marquez does no damage.
Marquez takes one to the side of the head.
Christ tries to score with a low kick but Marquez moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Marquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marquez misses with a wild combination.
Christ tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Christ is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Christ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marquez!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marquez avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Marquez could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marquez counters with a head kick that drops Christ!
Christ is looking for a triangle but Marquez pushes his legs off easily.
Christ looks gassed!
Marquez landing with the ground and pound.
Marquez wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christ looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marquez is defending well. Christ quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Christ celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jezus Christ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sken Dalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sken Dalus!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a low kick.
Dalus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dalus's waist but Dalus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Dalus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin clinches up with Dalus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Dalus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dalus 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.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalus tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalus to the ground. Dalus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin tries to clinch but Dalus moves out of range.
Dalus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalus moves forwards but Martin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin blocks a head kick by Dalus.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalus.
Martin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalus circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin lands with a good body shot.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Dalus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalus tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalus moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin tries to clinch up but Dalus circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Dalus.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Dalus has double underhooks.
Dalus breaks from the clinch.
Dalus shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Dalus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalus.
Jim Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dalus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalus keeps the fight on the outside.
Dalus fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dalus counters with a nice body kick.
Dalus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Martin scores with a four punch combination!
Martin motions for Dalus to come forward. Martin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin tries to clinch there but Dalus circles away.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dalus tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dalus has him pressed against the ropes.
Martin jumps guard but Dalus stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin tries to break free but Dalus pushes him back against the ropes.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Martin fails to pull guard.
Dalus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position.
Martin wants to stand but Dalus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalus wants to stand up but Martin is controlling him.
Dalus uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Dalus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalus circles away.
Dalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dalus misses with a head kick.
Martin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dalus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalus just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martin clobbers Dalus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Dalus thumps Martin with a low kick.
Dalus throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Martin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martin is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalus kicks Martin off and gets to his feet.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Jim Martin 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.
Dalus throws a head kick that misses.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dalus misses with a head kick.
Martin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dalus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Martin is trying to buck Dalus off.
Dalus controls the position from side control.
Martin tries to escape but Dalus is in control.
Dalus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martin to his feet.
Dalus scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dalus.
Both fighters circling a little - Dalus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dalus misses with a head kick.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dalus.
Dalus is breathing heavily.
Dalus misses with a body kick.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin throws a leg kick but Dalus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalus circles away.
Martin clinches.
Martin has Dalus pressed against the ropes, preventing Dalus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin tries to pull guard but Dalus won't allow it.
Dalus breaks the clinch.
Dalus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Martin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martin lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalus throws a nice head kick!
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalus.
Dalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dalus takes one to the side of the head.
Dalus looks to land a body kick but Martin moved away.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Dalus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dalus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Dalus pushes him off.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dalus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin looks to land a combination. Dalus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dalus backwards.
Dalus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to break free but Dalus has control.
Martin is trying to force a seperation but Dalus has the dominant position.
Dalus breaks the clinch.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalus throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a left to the body.
Jim Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin avoids the head kick by Dalus.
Martin clobbers Dalus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin scores with a one two! Dalus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalus sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dalus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Dalus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalus throws a head kick that misses.
Dalus lands a head kick. Martin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dalus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martin's calf.
Martin looks for a takedown but Dalus sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin looks to land a combination. Dalus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dalus stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin lands a jab to Dalus's midsection.
Martin fails to land the takedown.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Dalus pushes him off.
Dalus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dalus scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalus lands a head kick!
Martin fails with the takedown
and Dalus counters with a head kick.
Dalus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sken Dalus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dalus tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalus misses with a body kick.
Dalus has Martin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Martin prevents Dalus from breaking the clinch.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martin jumps guard but Dalus stands there with Martin around his waist. Martin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martin misses with some punches.
Dalus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dalus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin tries to clinch but Dalus moves out of range.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dalus swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dalus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Dalus moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Martin lands a really nice looking cross but Dalus seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Dalus shoots in.
Martin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dalus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martin has Dalus up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martin working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Dalus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dalus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalus digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalus tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalus to the ground. Dalus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalus moves into range and clinches up with Martin.
Martin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dalus just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Dalus breaks the clinch.
Dalus jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Dalus.
Dalus throws a head kick that misses.
Dalus tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick by Dalus misses
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dalus defends it nicely.
Martin clinches.
Martin tries to pull guard but Dalus holds him up against the ropes and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Dalus is trying to break the clinch but Martin is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dalus breaks from the clinch.
Dalus throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Dalus throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Dalus throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dalus counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalus circles away.
Nice body kick from Dalus.
Martin shoots for a double leg takedown but Dalus sprawls well. He's pushed Martin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dalus counters with a big head kick but Martin shrugs it off.
Dalus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martin.
Dalus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Dalus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalus looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dalus - that will leave a mark!
Martin tries to clinch up but Dalus circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalus throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Dalus moves into the clinch.
Dalus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalus.
A head kick misses from Dalus.
Martin throws a series of strikes that have Dalus backpedaling.
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Martin misses with a takedown
and Dalus counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Martin.
Dalus fakes the leg kick and cracks Martin in the body.
Dalus slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin avoids the head kick by Dalus.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
Dalus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sken Dalus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dalus 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sken Dalus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and R The ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
205 lbs
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24
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R The ghost!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Staaden lands a nice shot to the body.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
The ghost looks gassed!
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Van Staaden circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Staaden misses with a jab, cross combination.
The ghost tries to clinch up.
Van Staaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Staaden swinging wildly here.
The ghost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
The ghost takes one on the button.
It looks like R The ghost has been cut.
Van Staaden tests The ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Staaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Van Staaden is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Staaden misses with the combination.
Van Staaden lands with a nice combination. The ghost backs away looking to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Staaden.
Van Staaden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The ghost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Staaden throws a right hand that The ghost ducks under and follows up with a left that The ghost also avoids with ease.
Van Staaden misses with a wild combination.
Van Staaden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Staaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Van Staaden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Staaden throws a shot to the body.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush The ghost with a series of wild strikes but The ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Staaden scores with a punch to the head.
Van Staaden cracks The ghost with a good jab.
Van Staaden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Staaden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Staaden works the jab nicely.
The ghost is looking to clinch.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The ghost.
Van Staaden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Van Staaden pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden lands a jab.
The ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Staaden circles away.
Van Staaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Staaden lands the left hand.
The ghost wants to clinch.
Van Staaden scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Staaden!
The fight stays on the outside here - The ghost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Van Staaden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Staaden. That snapped The ghost's head back.
Van Staaden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The ghost manages to avoid it.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Staaden throws a nice looking combination but The ghost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Staaden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Staaden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Staaden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Staaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The ghost dodges the punch combination from Van Staaden.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The ghost tries to clinch but Van Staaden is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Van Staaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on R The ghost's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The ghost slips a jab and a cross from Van Staaden.
R The ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Van Staaden circles away and keeps his distance.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Staaden scores with a four punch combination!
Van Staaden takes a swing at The ghost's ribcage but misses.
The ghost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Van Staaden.
Van Staaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Staaden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The ghost pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Staaden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden tries to break free but The ghost pushes him back against the ropes.
Van Staaden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Staaden breaks the clinch.
Van Staaden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - The ghost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Claud Van Staaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Staaden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Staaden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Staaden throws a combination. The ghost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The ghost.
Van Staaden keeps the fight on the outside.
The ghost wants to clinch up but Van Staaden keeps it at a distance.
The ghost tries to clinch but Van Staaden moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Staaden connects with a jab.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Staaden connects with a jab.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Van Staaden circles away and keeps his distance.
The ghost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The ghost slips a jab and a cross from Van Staaden.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Staaden with a nice cross.
Van Staaden is working the combinations to good effect here.
Van Staaden misses with a two punch combination.
Van Staaden throws a combination. The ghost tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush The ghost with a series of wild strikes but The ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Van Staaden is avoiding it.
The ghost avoids a punch combination nicely.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Staaden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The ghost can do to turn this around?
The ghost is looking to clinch but Van Staaden is avoiding it.
Van Staaden digs a good body shot into The ghost's ribs.
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Staaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The ghost avoids a punch combination nicely.
The ghost tries to clinch but Van Staaden moves out of range.
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.
The ghost tries to clinch up.
Van Staaden lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of The ghost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The ghost slips a jab and a cross from Van Staaden.
The ghost is looking to clinch.
Van Staaden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Staaden looks to land a combination but The ghost avoids it well.
A left and a right from Van Staaden both land. Nice combination.
Van Staaden looks to land a left hand but The ghost moved out of range nicely.
The ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The ghost needs to keep his hands up - Van Staaden had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Van Staaden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on R The ghost's cut.
That's time! Van Staaden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Van Staaden lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Staaden scores with a four punch combination!
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Van Staaden is avoiding it.
Van Staaden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Staaden throws a right hand that The ghost ducks under and follows up with a left that The ghost also avoids with ease.
Van Staaden keeps the fight on the outside.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Staaden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Staaden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Staaden swats away the attempt to clinch by The ghost.
Van Staaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Van Staaden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Staaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Staaden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Staaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Staaden throws a series of strikes that have The ghost backpedaling.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Van Staaden pushes him off.
Van Staaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
The ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Staaden circles away.
Van Staaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Staaden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Van Staaden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ghost slips a jab and a cross from Van Staaden.
The ghost tries to clinch but Van Staaden moves out of range.
Claud Van Staaden is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Van Staaden misses.
The ghost tries to clinch up.
Van Staaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Staaden swinging wildly here.
The ghost doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Staaden circles away.
Van Staaden swats away the attempt to clinch by The ghost.
Van Staaden lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush The ghost with a series of wild strikes but The ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Staaden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden lands a two punch combo.
The ghost tries to clinch but Van Staaden moves out of range.
Van Staaden looks to land a combination but The ghost avoids it well.
Van Staaden throws the left hand but The ghost avoids the punch easily.
Claud Van Staaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Staaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Van Staaden circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Staaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The ghost wants to clinch up but Van Staaden keeps it at a distance.
Van Staaden misses with a two punch combination.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Staaden scores with a three punch combo!
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Staaden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Van Staaden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The ghost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Staaden lands with a shot to the body.
Van Staaden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The ghost.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Staaden.
Van Staaden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Staaden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Staaden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Staaden!
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
R The ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ghost has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claud Van Staaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Staaden, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claud Van Staaden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gypsy Gusmao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gypsy Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spike Spiegel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gusmao moves nicely into side control.
Gusmao is trying to get an arm triangle but Spiegel is defending well.
Gusmao swings around for an armbar but Spiegel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gusmao's guard.
Gusmao trying to keep a closed guard but Spiegel is proving a slippery customer.
Gusmao keeping moving, preventing Spiegel from controlling successfully.
Spiegel lands a couple of digs.
Spiegel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gusmao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spiegel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spiegel lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gusmao has wrist control.
Gusmao keeping moving, preventing Spiegel from controlling successfully.
Gusmao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spiegel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spiegel throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiegel chips away with some ground and pound.
Gusmao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gusmao is looking for a triangle but Spiegel pushes his legs off easily.
Gusmao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spiegel's guard.
Gusmao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gusmao looking to sit in guard and control but Spiegel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gusmao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusmao is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spiegel looks up at the clock and then as Gusmao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spiegel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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.
Spiegel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gusmao some visible discomfort.
Spiegel lands some shots froms side control.
Spiegel tries for a kimura but Gusmao is defending well.
Spiegel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gusmao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gusmao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spiegel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gusmao has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel trying to control the action but Gusmao is working from the bottom.
Spiegel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gusmao can't do much from the bottom here.
Gusmao tries to buck Spiegel off but Spiegel is having none of it.
Gusmao is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spiegel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gusmao actively working from the bottom here.
Spiegel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gusmao taking some punishment here, with Spiegel in his half guard.
Spiegel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gusmao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gusmao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gusmao tries to kick Spiegel off but Spiegel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gusmao punching from the bottom.
Gusmao is looking to control Spiegel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gusmao avoid being mounted?
Spiegel is trying to control. Gusmao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao is trying to get back to full guard.
Spiegel trying to control from half guard but Gusmao is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spiegel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Spiegel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Spiegel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spiegel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gusmao's guard.
Spiegel wants to control from the top but Gusmao keeps moving.
Gusmao looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spiegel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spiegel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gusmao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spiegel defends it easily.
Gusmao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spiegel defends it easily.
Spiegel stands up over Gusmao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spiegel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gusmao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spiegel controls the pace.
Gusmao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spiegel is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spiegel working some strikes from top position.
Spiegel postures up and lands a big shot to Gusmao's brow.
Gusmao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spiegel throwing strikes but missing.
Gusmao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spiegel is aware though and is defending well.
Gusmao working for a triangle but Spiegel defends it easily.
Spiegel landing some decent shots from guard.
Spiegel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel lands a couple of elbows.
Gusmao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spiegel is aware though and is defending well.
Spike Spiegel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spiegel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spiegel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spiegel postures up and lands a big shot to Gusmao's brow.
Spiegel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spiegel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gusmao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gusmao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spiegel pushing down on Gusmao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spiegel seems to be working for a kimura but Gusmao defends the submission attempt.
Spiegel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gusmao defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gusmao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gusmao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spiegel defends well.
Spiegel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gusmao's head.
Spiegel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gusmao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spiegel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gusmao looking for a guillotine here but Spiegel defends easily.
Spiegel preventing the sweep.
That's four 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.
Spiegel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gusmao's guard.
Gusmao has hold of Spiegel's hands but Spiegel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gusmao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spiegel is just content to waste time from the top position. Gusmao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spiegel cracks Gusmao with a solid left hand.
Gusmao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spiegel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spiegel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gusmao is proving hard to escape from.
Spiegel passes Gusmao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gusmao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spiegel scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike Spiegel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spiegel has his takedown stuffed
and Gusmao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spike Spiegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusmao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spiegel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gusmao did well to prevent Spiegel getting side control.
Gusmao gets full guard.
Spiegel looking to pass the guard.
Spiegel 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.
Spiegel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spiegel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spiegel wants to control from the top but Gusmao keeps moving.
Gusmao is looking to sinch up a triangle. Spiegel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gusmao's body to avoid the submission. Gusmao has instead reached around Spiegel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gusmao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gypsy Gusmao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serbanescu Bogdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serbanescu Bogdan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serbanescu Bogdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Bogdan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogdan shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogdan tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Bogdan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bogdan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogdan is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz trying to hold on to Bogdan's head to control him but Bogdan postures up.
Bogdan trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Bogdan sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bogdan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serbanescu Bogdan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Bogdan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bogdan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bogdan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Bogdan persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogdan shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdan is breathing heavily.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogdan.
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Bogdan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bogdan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Cruz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Snarke (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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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Snarke!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snarke doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Cruz circles away.
Snarke wants to clinch up but Dela Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Snarke scores with a shot to the body.
Dela Cruz throws a series of punches but Snarke avoids them all with ease.
Snarke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Cruz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snarke scores a nice knee to the body.
Dela Cruz tries to break the clinch but Snarke is controlling the position.
Snarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Dela Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dela Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snarke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dela Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dela Cruz trying to stall but Snarke improves his position.
The referee calls for Snarke to work.
Dela Cruz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dela Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Dela Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snarke looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snarke is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Dela Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snarke postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dela Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snarke misses with a kick to the body.
Snarke looks to land a left hand but Dela Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Dela Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snarke.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snarke as he avoids it easily.
Snarke tries to clinch but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Dela Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snarke scores with a kick to the body.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Snarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Snarke tries to clinch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Snarke rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dela Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Snarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snarke lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snarke darts in and clinches Dela Cruz up against the ropes.
Snarke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snarke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snarke tries to clinch up.
Snarke has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Snarke manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Snarke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snarke throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Juan Dela Cruz has been cut.
Snarke is looking to clinch but Dela Cruz is avoiding it.
Brad Snarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Snarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snarke lands with a slapping head kick.
Snarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snarke has Dela Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Snarke connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Cruz tries to break the clinch but Snarke is controlling the position.
Snarke scores a nice knee to the body.
Dela Cruz fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Snarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Dela Cruz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snarke moves into range and clinches up with Dela Cruz.
Snarke missing with knees to the body.
Snarke breaks the clinch.
Dela Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snarke circles away quickly and effectively.
Snarke wants to clinch up but Dela Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Snarke drives through and clinches with Dela Cruz against the ropes.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snarke prevents it.
Snarke keeps control of Dela Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Snarke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snarke has Dela Cruz pressed against the ropes, preventing Dela Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Snarke prevents the takedown attempt.
Snarke scores with a knee to the head.
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snarke closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke lands a good knee to the midsection. Dela Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Snarke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brad Snarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Dela Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snarke lands a big head kick that sends Dela Cruz tumbling to the mat! Snarke takes a step backwards and waves Dela Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Snarke gets a clinch.
Oh Dela Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snarke instigates a clinch.
Snarke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snarke scores with a knee to the head.
Snarke breaks the clinch.
Snarke dips to his left and cracks Dela Cruz with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snarke tries to clinch there but Dela Cruz circles away.
Snarke moves into the clinch.
Snarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dela Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snarke pinned against the cage. Snarke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snarke tries to land a front kick but Dela Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dela Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Snarke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dela Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Snarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snarke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knees to the body from Snarke.
Snarke stalling in the clinch.
Dela Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dela Cruz trying to stall but Snarke improves his position.
Snarke breaks from the clinch.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snarke tries to clinch up but Dela Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Snarke tries to clinch up but Dela Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Snarke tries to clinch up.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snarke wants to clinch.
Brad Snarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Snarke tries to clinch but Dela Cruz moves away
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Snarke is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Snarke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Snarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Dela Cruz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Snarke is looking to clinch but Dela Cruz is avoiding it.
Snarke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snarke throws a head kick that misses.
Dela Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snarke sprawls well initially but Dela Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snarke trying to hold on to Dela Cruz's head to control him but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz is keen to just control but Snarke is a slippery customer.
Snarke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dela Cruz stands up from half guard.
Snarke throws a body kick the misses
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Snarke is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz stays in close to Snarke's body and controls the position.
Dela Cruz stops Snarke from standing up.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Snarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snarke pulls Dela Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
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.
Snarke wants to stand up but Dela Cruz is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dela Cruz throws out a loose jab but Snarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dela Cruz tries to clinch up but Snarke circles away and keeps his distance.
Snarke wants to clinch
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brad Snarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dela Cruz prevents Snarke from getting back to his feet.
Snarke keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Dela Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snarke 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Snarke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandros Nicolaou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolaou has chosen Anubis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
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164 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandros Nicolaou!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquilani slips under a jab from Nicolaou.
Nicolaou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aquilani on the side of the head.
Nicolaou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aquilani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicolaou sprawls well. Nicolaou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aquilani gets slowly back to his feet.
Aquilani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicolaou misses with a few strikes there.
Aquilani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolaou.
Aquilani shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicolaou tries to sprawl out of it but Aquilani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nicolaou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Aquilani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolaou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aquilani momentarily.
Aquilani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicolaou drops Aquilani with a beautiful combination! Aquilani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicolaou is looking for the KO!
Aquilani is rocked!
Nicolaou connects with a nice cross there... Aquilani is looking wobbly and Nicolaou recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Aquilani to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Nicolaou jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandros Nicolaou!
Alexandros Nicolaou is the new lightweight champion!
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