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FFC 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Medin Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree misses with a head kick.
Sirovica takes the fight into the clinch.
Sirovica is trying to drag Tree to the mat but Tree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tree is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sirovica breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tree keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirovica shoots for a takedown but Tree saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sirovica has closed the distance and engaged Tree in a clinch.
Tree using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sirovica has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sirovica.
Sirovica is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tree knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sirovica is looking to take a break and control but Tree is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sirovica's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sirovica controlling the action here.
Tree won't allow Sirovica to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirovica seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Medin Sirovica.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tree sprawls well. Tree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sirovica gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medin Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree has Sirovica up against the cage in a clinch.
Sirovica wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tree breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirovica.
Tree checks a leg kick.
Sirovica tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tree swivels and escapes.
Tree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirovica at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tree.
Sirovica tries to clinch
and Tree counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tree.
Tree misses with a head kick.
Tree thows a body shot but no joy.
Tree lands a head kick!
Tree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica blocks a head kick by Tree.
Tree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sirovica.
Sirovica drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica trying to control but Tree is working from the bottom.
Sirovica loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree 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.
Sirovica fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tree misses with a head kick.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirovica's head.
Sirovica clinches but Tree breaks the clinch
and Tree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sirovica is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tree on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Sirovica misses
and Tree counters with an outside leg kick.
Sirovica fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirovica.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medin Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirovica feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree is retaining full guard.
Sirovica trying to control but Tree is working from the bottom.
Sirovica won't allow Tree to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sirovica manages to pass to side control.
Sirovica seems to be working for a kimura but Tree defends the submission attempt.
Tree is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirovica darts in trying to clinch
and Tree counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tree.
Sirovica is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tree can't fight it off and eventually Sirovica manages to take the fight to the floor. Tree looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirovica decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tree, up you get!
Tree thuds his right hand into Sirovica's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sirovica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree misses the shot to the body.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree lands with a right hand.
Bruce Tree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirovica darts in trying to clinch
and Tree counters with a thumping low kick.
Tree lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tree throws a head kick but Sirovica moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirovica wants to clinch but Tree slips to the side
and Tree counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sirovica is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sirovica is rocked!
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt.
Sirovica shoots in looking for a takedown. Tree tries to sprawl out of it but Sirovica keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Tree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sirovica shoots and misses
and Tree counters with a head kick that drops Sirovica to the mat! Sirovica scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Oh Sirovica is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sirovica.
Medin Sirovica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirovica fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tree avoids it really well and circles away.
Sirovica seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medin Sirovica. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sirovica drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tree follows Sirovica to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Tree!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Espino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espino has chosen Apple Juice by Taintstick as his entrance music. billy Bob could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Espino's chin.
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24
300 lbs
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290 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Espino!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Espino.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Espino counters with a three punch combo that has Bob backing up. Bob nods at Espino to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Espino is working for a submission of some sort.
Espino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bob sees it coming and defends easily.
Espino seems to be working for a kimura but Bob defends the submission attempt.
Espino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bob. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Espino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bob doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Espino.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Espino pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espino stands up out of the half guard.
Bob with a poor takedown
and Espino counters with a nice leg kick.
Espino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Espino takes the fight into the clinch.
Espino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Espino misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Espino - that will leave a mark!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Espino darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Espino is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Espino is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Espino landing strikes, looking to finish!
Espino scoring with strikes but Bob is staying in there.
Bob is trying to escape the mount.
Espino controlling the pace for now.
Espino working for a guillotine from mount but Bob is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob is desperately trying to improve his position but Espino has a good base and remains in mount.
Espino tries to control but Bob wriggling away.
Bob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Espino trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
Espino prevents Bob from getting the reversal.
Espino is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bob is surviving well by controlling Espino's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espino lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espino punishing his opponent with strikes.
Espino landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Espino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Espino with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espino lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Espino trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
Espino connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espino working for a submission but Bob is keeping him at bay.
Espino is working for a guillotine from mount but Bob frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Espino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Espino throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Espino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Espino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bob.
Espino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob drops down looking for an ankle pick but Espino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Espino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Espino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bob defends it nicely.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Espino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Espino.
billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espino rushes Bob and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob tries for a takedown but Espino circles away easily
and Espino counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Espino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob avoids the head kick by Espino.
Espino moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Espino.
Espino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Espino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Espino misses with a two punch combination.
Espino lands a high kick!
Espino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Espino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bob missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob taking some punishment here, with Espino in his half guard.
Bob is defending against the submission attempts here by Espino.
Espino decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Espino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Espino misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Espino.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Espino counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espino gets the takedown into side control.
Espino tries to advance to mount but Bob denies him.
Espino lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bob gets back to half guard.
Bob wants to get back to full guard but Espino has passed into side control.
Espino is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bob can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Bob that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espino lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Espino has hold of Bob's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bob manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bob wants to control but Espino is having none of it.
Espino with shots to the head and body - Bob looks very uncomfortable down there.
Espino trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Espino looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Espino 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and Espino counters with a left and a right that stings Bob.
Espino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Espino drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.
Espino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Espino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Espino looks for a takedown but Bob sprawls well.
Espino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bob.
Espino misses with a few strikes there.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt
and Espino moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Espino breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Espino!
Espino looks to land a combination but Bob avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Espino closes the distance and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bob. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Espino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bob is defended easily by Espino.
Espino decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Espino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bob is just riding it out for now. Espino eventually gives up the hold.
Espino is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob trying to control here.
Tony Espino has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espino wants to take a breather but Bob is having none of it.
Bob has hold of Espino's hands but Espino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Espino lands strikes from half guard.
Bob actively working from the bottom here.
Espino scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bob is not content to let Espino control the position.
Bob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Espino passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espino with the ground and pound from mount.
Espino quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Espino but it's paid off an Bob is forced to tap! Nice work by Espino.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Espino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narve Pilsgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christ comes to the cage accompanied by What if God Smoked Cannabis. Narve Pilsgaard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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147 lbs
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Narve Pilsgaard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilsgaard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christ walks away with a smile on his face. Pilsgaard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.
Pilsgaard moves forwards but Christ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christ stuns Pilsgaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pilsgaard tries to clinch up
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pilsgaard at a distance.
Jab, jab by Christ - just one landing.
Christ scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pilsgaard looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ has Pilsgaard up against the cage in a clinch.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christ lands a left hand.
Pilsgaard trying to land knees to the body.
Christ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christ presses Pilsgaard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christ throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pilsgaards head.
Pilsgaard is rocked!
Christ lands a body shot.
Pilsgaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Christ works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pilsgaard seems to have recovered his senses.
Christ just leaning against Pilsgaard, taking a breather.
Christ lands a nice uppercut.
Christ slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christ.
Christ throws a big uppercut that drops Pilsgaard! More strikes from Christ and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pilsgaard lies dazed against the cage as Christ celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marijn Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let Me Hear You Scream. Marijn Overeem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Marijn Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Overeem gets to his feet. Stanley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Overeem lands a big head kick that sends Stanley tumbling to the mat! Overeem takes a step backwards and waves Stanley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stanley is rocked!
It looks like Jake Stanley has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanley scores a takedown into full mount!
Overeem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Overeem tries to hold on but Stanley postures up.
Overeem tries to buck Stanley off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overeem gets back to half guard.
Overeem tries to get to full guard but Stanley has control of the leg.
Stanley decides to stand and escape the position.
Stanley gets a clinch.
Stanley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Overeem can't fight it off and eventually Stanley manages to take the fight to the floor. Overeem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stanley wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Stanley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stanley postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Stanley is having none of it.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem tries to clinch
and Stanley counters with a right hand to the body.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overeem counters with a big head kick but Stanley shrugs it off.
Stanley misses with a takedown
and Overeem counters by clinching up.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem clinches up with Stanley and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanley fails to pull guard.
Stanley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Overeem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marijn Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Stanley.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stanley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Overeem wants to sweep here but Stanley controlling him for the moment.
Stanley trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanley manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem gets to his feet. Stanley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanley clinches but Overeem breaks the clinch
and Overeem finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marijn Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Stanley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Overeem tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Stanley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Overeem.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanley throws a lazy head kick
and Overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
Marijn Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Jake Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley tries to clinch
and Overeem counters by clinching up.
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeem rushes Stanley and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
Stanley is breathing heavily.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stanley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Overeem up against the cage.
Overeem manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overeem.
Stanley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overeem counters with a good, hard body kick but Stanley shrugs it off.
Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Overeem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijn Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Overeem looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stanley is trying to control the position here but Overeem swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marijn Overeem!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Lawrence could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sven Hammer's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer closes the distance and pushes Lawrence back into the cage.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Hammer has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hammer lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Hammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawrence clinches but Hammer breaks the clinch
and Hammer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Lawrence manages to get underhooks.
Hammer scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
Hammer stalls.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lance Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawrence looks to throw a body kick
and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Lawrence misses with some punches.
Lawrence jumps guard but Hammer stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawrence's efforts to push away.
A short right from Hammer on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer controlling the action here for a moment.
Lawrence tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawrence is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Lawrence circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Hammer.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawrence's efforts to push away.
Lawrence tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the cage.
Lawrence wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawrence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hammer darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrence wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer shoots in but Lawrence avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Hammer.
Lawrence swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammer.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hammer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawrence tries to clinch up
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lawrence's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Hammer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawrence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hammer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Lawrence is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammer.
Hammer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Lawrence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
Hammer controlling the action here.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer is pressing down on Lawrence's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawrence is holding on for now.
Hammer lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Hammer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hammer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer is thwarting Lawrence's attempts to control the position.
Hammer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hammer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Lawrence won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawrence in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lawrence. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Hammer has Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
Lance Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Hammer.
Hammer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lawrence's efforts to push away.
Lawrence is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hammer moves into full mount! Lawrence won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lawrence is in a horrible position here. Hammer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hammer lands with some strikes.
Hammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Hammer controlling from mount.
Hammer unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Hammer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hammer scoring with strikes but Lawrence is staying in there.
Sven Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer controlling from mount.
Hammer with the ground and pound from mount.
Hammer controlling the pace for now.
Hammer cracks Lawrence with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lance Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Hammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulav Homstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriksson comes to the cage accompanied by The Young Punx - "Ready For The Fight feat. Count Bass D". The crowd seem to be enjoying Homstad's choice of entrance music: Chainsaw Gutsfuck - Mayhem. Magnus Eriksson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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223 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rulav Homstad!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homstad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Homstad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Homstad scores with a hook.
Eriksson takes one to the side of the head.
Homstad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eriksson at a distance.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Homstad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Homstad cracks the inside of Eriksson's front leg.
Homstad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eriksson if he has to take too many more of those.
Eriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice sprawl there from Homstad as Eriksson shoots in.
Homstad lands a head kick. Eriksson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Magnus Eriksson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homstad cracks Eriksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Homstad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Homstad!
Eriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Homstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eriksson circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Homstad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rulav Homstad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homstad throws a series of strikes that have Eriksson backpedaling.
Homstad throws a head kick that half lands.
Homstad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eriksson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Homstad throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Homstad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Homstad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Homstad. That's going to slow Eriksson down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Homstad lands but Eriksson takes it in his stride.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Homstad counters with a head kick. That will keep Eriksson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magnus Eriksson's cut is getting worse.
Eriksson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Homstad counters with an inside leg kick.
Homstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Homstad scores with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eriksson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Homstad - the referee stops the clock and Eriksson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Homstad. Eriksson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Homstad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magnus Eriksson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Homstad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eriksson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Homstad.
Homstad lands with a straight right. Eriksson didn't see that one coming.
Jeez, Magnus Eriksson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Homstad.
Eriksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Homstad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Homstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Homstad lands a two punch combo.
Homstad misses with a wild combination.
Eriksson misses with a double jab
and Homstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Homstad lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Magnus Eriksson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rulav Homstad!
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