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QFC Tournament 1051 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Strong (ranked 3325 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Jesse James (ranked 190 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Strong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clinton Strong !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong .
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strong won't be happy with that.
Strong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James tries for a kimura but Strong is defending well.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Strong !
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.
Strong 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.
James keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
James working a defensive guard here.
James escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Strong trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's 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.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strong wants to clinch.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Strong ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The referee calls for James to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James gets underhooks to prevent Strong 's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Strong 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strong .
Nice sprawl there from James as Strong shoots in.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Clinton Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strong wants to clinch.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself 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.
Strong tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clinton Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Strong 's head and hops out.
Strong tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strong somewhat.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong .
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James slips under a jab.
Strong is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Strong 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strong .
James stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Strong . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong .
Strong shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James feints the counter takedown.
Strong tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strong .
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strong 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong .
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong misses with a series of wild punches.
Strong tries to clinch up
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Strong didn't expect that.
Clinton Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clinton Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Strong 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James looking for subs off his back but Strong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James trying to control but Strong postures up.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong working James over with strikes.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strong drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James wants to improve his position but Strong is controlling well.
James trying to hold on to Strong 's head to control him but Strong postures up.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse James.
I've got James 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Fleet (ranked 4857 p4p, 4710 weight class) and Danny Phantom (ranked 266 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Phantom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135
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145
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Fleet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Phantom!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleet misses with a double jab.
Phantom pushes Fleet up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fleet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phantom breaks from the clinch.
Fleet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phantom tries to avoid it but Fleet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phantom to the ground. Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fleet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phantom swivels and escapes.
Phantom avoids the head kick by Fleet.
Phantom works over Fleet's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Carlos Fleet has been cut.
Fleet clinches with his opponent.
Phantom jumps into guard, dragging Fleet to the mat.
Phantom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fleet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phantom is proving hard to escape from.
Fleet controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phantom is on top in guard.
Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Fleet.
Phantom content to stall in guard here.
Phantom postures up.
Fleet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phantom postures up in Fleet's guard and throws a big left but Fleet blocks it.
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.
Phantom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fleet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phantom passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleet is refusing to be controlled, as Phantom sits in half guard.
Fleet is looking for a sweep. Phantom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleet actively working from the bottom here.
Phantom is trying to control. Fleet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Fleet as Phantom shoots in.
Fleet attempts a counter takedown but Phantom avoids it well and moves away.
Phantom moves into range and clinches up with Fleet.
Phantom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phantom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fleet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phantom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Fleet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleet fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phantom blocks an elbow strike.
Phantom lands an elbow inside.
Fleet working hard to break the clinch.
Phantom avoiding damage.
Fleet stalling in the clinch.
Phantom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phantom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phantom instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phantom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fleet trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Fleet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Fleet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fleet fails with the takedown
and Phantom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fleet but Fleet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phantom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phantom is looking to clinch but Fleet is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phantom lands a jab to Fleet's midsection.
Fleet tries to close the distance and clinch but Phantom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phantom darts in looking for a takedown but Fleet gets double underhooks and turns Phantom into the cage.
Carlos Fleet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phantom but Phantom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phantom blocks a head kick by Fleet.
Phantom throws a fast counter high kick but Fleet manages to duck under it in time.
Fleet drives through and clinches with Phantom against the cage.
Fleet stalling the fight.
Phantom prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fleet to keep the fight standing.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but Fleet has him pressed against the cage.
Phantom pulls guard effortlessly.
Phantom being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleet working some strikes from top position.
Fleet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phantom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phantom is looking for a triangle here but Fleet uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fleet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phantom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fleet wants to take a breather but Phantom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fleet.
Phantom has a closed guard, preventing Fleet from standing up.
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.
Phantom wants to control the position but Fleet says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fleet trying to pass the guard but Phantom defending well.
Fleet is nestled in close to Phantom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fleet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Fleet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Phantom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fleet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phantom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phantom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danny Phantom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phantom to the mat! Phantom manages to get full guard.
Fleet looking to sit in guard and control but Phantom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fleet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleet is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleet holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phantom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fleet dives in for a single leg takedown but Phantom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Phantom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phantom back to the cage. Fleet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fleet clinches up with Phantom and pushes him back against the cage.
Phantom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phantom wants to stall.
Phantom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phantom prevents Fleet from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phantom is working for takedown but Fleet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carlos Fleet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom.
Fleet leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Fleet.
Fleet prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phantom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fleet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phantom sprawls well initially but Fleet persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phantom tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fleet manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleet is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fleet with good strikes from the mount here!
Fleet goes for an armbar but Phantom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phantom.
Phantom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phantom won't allow Fleet to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleet keeping moving, preventing Phantom from controlling successfully.
Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleet holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Fleet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fleet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Danny Phantom wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mikan (ranked 4536 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Orlando Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mikan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orlando Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras slips a jab and a cross from Mikan.
Contreras misses with a double jab.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Mikan keeps it at a distance.
Contreras tries to land a front kick but Mikan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikan misses the target.
Mikan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mikan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contreras clinches with his opponent.
Mikan is trying to pull guard but Contreras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Contreras as the two fighters clinch.
Mikan avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
Mikan pulls Contreras into guard.
Mikan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Contreras controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras throws a big right hand that misses.
Mikan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras gets to his feet - Mikan follows without any prompting.
Mikan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Contreras slips under a jab from Mikan.
Contreras misses with a body shot
and Mikan counters with a left and a right that stings Contreras.
Contreras cracks Mikan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mikan takes a swing at Contreras's ribcage but misses.
Contreras walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Contreras closes the distance and clinches.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mikan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mikan jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Mikan around his waist. Mikan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mikan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contreras.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras tries to work over Mikan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Contreras walks away with a smile on his face. Mikan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
Mikan throws a big counter combination but Contreras scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mikan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Contreras clinches up against the cage.
Contreras lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikan controlling the action here for a moment.
Contreras lands an elbow just above Mikan 's eye.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikan's brow.
Mikan goes for a takedown attempt but Contreras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikan manages to avoid it.
Mikan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Contreras.
Mikan is breathing heavily.
Contreras throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikan misses its target.
Contreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mikan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contreras scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Contreras misses with the body kick
and Mikan counters with a one-two to the body.
Contreras thuds a left hand into Mikan's body.
Contreras drives through and clinches with Mikan against the cage.
Mikan has Contreras pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Contreras manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Contreras tries a body shot but Mikan blocks it.
Mikan dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
Mikan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikan's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikan takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikan takes an elbow to the temple.
Mikan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mikan is trying to break the clinch but Contreras has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikan's defenses.
It looks like Alex Mikan has been cut.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Contreras.
Contreras lands an elbow inside that Mikan shrugs off.
Mikan blocks an elbow strike.
Mikan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Contreras is defending well for now.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Mikan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mikan prevents a body shot from Contreras.
Mikan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mikan dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Contreras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Mikan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Contreras misses with a body kick.
Mikan ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Mikan throws a one two combo.
Contreras tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mikan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Contreras misses the shot to the body.
Mikan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mikan duly obliges.
Alex Mikan is winning the standup battle so far.
Contreras is looking to clinch but Mikan is avoiding it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Contreras in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Contreras misses with a body shot.
Contreras scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikan throws a series of punches but Contreras avoids them all with ease.
Contreras wants to counter the offense by Mikan and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contreras rushes Mikan and presses him up against the cage.
Contreras lands a body punch.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikan can't get the takedown.
Mikan avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikan's defenses.
Alex Mikan's cut is getting worse.
Mikan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Contreras works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contreras lands an elbow inside.
Contreras lands an elbow just above Mikan 's eye.
Mikan is looking to break free of the clinch but Contreras has double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mikan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Contreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
Contreras lands an elbow inside that Mikan shrugs off.
Contreras comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alex Mikan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mikan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Contreras gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Mikan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikan is trying to pull guard but Contreras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mikan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Contreras tries to land knees in the clinch but Mikan avoids the damage to the body.
Contreras lands an elbow just above Mikan 's eye.
Contreras works on Mikan's body with a couple of short punches.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Alex Mikan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Contreras scores with a shot to the side of Mikan's head.
Contreras is leaning against Mikan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikan tries to pull guard but Contreras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Contreras lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alex Mikan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orlando Contreras!
Orlando Contreras took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers 160q Rec&Str for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roth Kanh (ranked 5077 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Cole Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roth Kanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanh throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
Kanh throws a combination. Blackburn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blackburn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kanh on his heels. He'll look to pass Kanh's guard now, I'm sure.
Blackburn advances position into side control!
Blackburn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kanh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Blackburn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kanh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn throws an elbow but Kanh slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn trying to control the position but Kanh is working away.
Blackburn stands up and beckons Kanh to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Kanh. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kanh.
Blackburn thows a leg kick but Kanh checks it
and Kanh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackburn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blackburn is sitting in close to Kanh's body. Kanh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Blackburn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Blackburn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kanh.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roth Kanh!
Roth Kanh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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