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MMA 23: Surprise Presents PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puppy Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Say my name. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Puppy Duke!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Puppy Duke has been cut.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from James.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
Duke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James blocks a head kick by Duke.
Duke looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Duke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Duke.
James throws a shot to the body.
James avoids the body shot from Duke.
James connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James cracks Duke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duke looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Duke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Duke blocks a head kick by James.
James lands a nice hook to Duke's body. Duke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puppy Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke looks gassed!
Duke moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James pushes Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from James.
A shot in the inside from James.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is stalling here.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from James.
James digs a right hand into Duke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duke's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duke or not.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James delivers a nice body kick.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
James clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands with a right to the head.
James lands an elbow just above Duke 's eye.
A right hand to the body from James.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dukes head.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Duke takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James presses Duke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James cracks Duke with a nice body shot.
James creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duke's defenses.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James trying to mount his opponent but Duke defends it.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duke on the ground.
Duke is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Duke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duke wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James moves away from the strike by Duke.
James throws a front kick that sends Duke stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duke throws a head kick that half lands.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick from James lands but Duke takes it in his stride.
James moves into the clinch.
Duke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a shot to the side of Duke's head.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke tries to land a body kick
and James moves into the clinch.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duke misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James stalls.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puppy Duke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Duke moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duke can do to turn this around?
Duke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from James.
Duke tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duke throws a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duke walks forward, straight into a front kick from James.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Duke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Duke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James has managed to clinch.
James stalling against the cage.
A short right from James on the inside.
Duke tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puppy Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from James on the inside.
Duke being controlled against the cage.
Jesse James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
James scores with a shot to the side of Duke's head.
James pushes Duke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James works on Duke's body with a couple of short punches.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duke tries to clinch up
and James counters with a nice body kick.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Duke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from James.
Duke tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Duke drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dukes head.
Duke goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James moves into range and clinches up with Duke.
Duke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Duke tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Duke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to pass the guard.
Duke is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Duke wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James postures up in Duke's guard and throws a big left but Duke blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duke's head backwards.
Duke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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.
Duke stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Duke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James scores with the left hand. Duke knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
A punch combination from Duke misses.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duke throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Duke throws a head kick that misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Duke does no damage.
Duke takes one on the button.
Duke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duke tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jesse James is winning the standup battle so far.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Puppy Duke'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. This is the final round!
Duke tries to clinch up
and James counters with a good, hard body kick but Duke shrugs it off.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
James lands a right hand.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Duke has managed to sneak the leg through.
James pushes Duke off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James scores with a nice body kick.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duke misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left and a right from James both land. Nice combination.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duke. That did some damage!
Duke misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a nice head kick!
Duke wants to clinch
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James blocks a head kick by Duke.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
James cracks Duke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James lands a body punch.
James manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James scores with a hook to the body. Duke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James throws a series of strikes that have Duke backpedaling.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Duke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Duke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James clinches with his opponent.
James digs a right hand into Duke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duke's gas tank.
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James pushes Duke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Duke misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
James prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Duke with a nice body shot.
Duke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jesse James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puppy Duke.
A short uppercut from James.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James stalling in the clinch.
Duke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
James gets control of Duke's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
James trying to control but Duke is working from the bottom.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James distracts Duke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duke looking for a sweep. Not yet Duke, not yet.
Duke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James cracks Duke with a solid left hand.
James works over Duke with some ground and pound from guard.
Duke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duke's head.
Duke keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Puppy Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse James!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dickenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickenson comes to the cage accompanied by Whisky in the jar - Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dickenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Dox!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickenson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dox's guard.
Dickenson postures up.
Dickenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dox lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dickenson!
Dox working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dox trying to control but Dickenson is having none of it.
Dickenson wants to control but Dox is having none of it.
Dickenson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickenson wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dox's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dickenson tries to break free.
Dickenson is working hard here to advance position.
Dox tries to get the hooks in deep but Dickenson pushed the leg off.
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.
Dickenson tries to break free.
Dox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dox has managed to slip his arm under Dickenson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dickenson is tapping out! Submission win for Dox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Dox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kensi Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shom Harnick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Himura comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. Kensi Himura looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kensi Himura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shom Harnick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harnick clinches up against the cage.
Himura looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Harnick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shom Harnick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harnick clinches up against the cage.
Harnick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harnick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harnick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Himura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Himura tries to get out of the position.
Harnick wants to stand but Himura is controlling his posture from full guard.
Himura controls Harnick momentarily but Harnick frees himself.
Harnick stopping the sweep attempt from Himura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harnick postures up in Himura's guard and throws a big left but Himura blocks it.
Harnick thows a big elbow that misses.
Himura trying to keep a closed guard but Harnick is proving a slippery customer.
Harnick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harnick.
Harnick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Himura backs up against the cage.
Harnick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harnick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harnick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Harnick.
Himura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harnick tries a head kick but it misses.
Harnick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harnick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Himura is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harnick closes the distance and clinches.
Harnick wants the takedown. Himura is fighting it off but Harnick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Himura's guard against the cage.
Himura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Himura keeping moving, preventing Harnick from controlling successfully.
Harnick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice shot by Harnick.
Himura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Himura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harnick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harnick stands up out of the half guard.
Harnick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Harnick drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himura working a defensive guard but Harnick passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harnick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Himura is trying to reverse the position but instead Harnick has taken his back - oops!
Himura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harnick's arms.
Harnick is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Himura. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Himura is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harnick gets his way!
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!
Harnick has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Himura's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Harnick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harnick sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Himura taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shom Harnick!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu Tang - Triumph. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santos has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
Santos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson has isolated one of Santos's arms. Santos looking to fight him off but Jackson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mac Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Finley's choice of entrance music: Bitch/Lover. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Finley tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finley keeps working.
Finley is trying to get back to full guard.
Finley is trying to control but can't.
Finley is looking to improve his position.
Day is looking to take a break and control but Finley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finley gets full guard.
Finley controlling the position.
Finley trying to control the position.
Finley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day gets to his feet. Finley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finley throws a right and a left that Day avoids nicely.
Day connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finley misses with a series of wild punches.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day dodges the punch combination from Finley.
Day has closed the distance and engaged Finley in a clinch.
Finley wants to break free but Day has control.
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Finley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Day scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Day tries to stand but can't do so whilst Finley controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day wants to control but Finley is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is working for a kimura but Finley is defending it quite comfortably.
Day is breathing heavily.
Day throwing shots but Finley is blocking nicely.
Finley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finley is looking to escape.
Day prevents Finley from improving his position.
Finley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finley wants to get back to his feet but Day is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Finley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finley misses with a wild body shot.
Finley throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Day.
Finley misses with a body shot.
Finley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day shoots in but Finley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finley wants it to stay on the feet.
Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Finley is looking to control Day's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Finley avoid being mounted?
Finley wants to get back to full guard.
Day seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Day has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Day 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finley working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Day looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Day dominated that 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.
Finley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by Day or perhaps it was just good defense by Finley which made him look bad.
Day looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Finley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Finley trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Day is controlling him.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finley is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day postures up and lands a big shot to Finley's brow.
Day trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Day stopping the sweep attempt from Finley.
Day wants to control from the top but Finley keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finley.
Finley misses with the combination.
Finley lands with a right hand.
Finley misses with a double jab.
Day takes one on the button.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Finley.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finley avoids it really well and circles away.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a shoot takedown. Finley fights it but they end up in guard.
Day postures up.
Finley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finley stands up from Day's guard - Finley perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finley tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Finley does no damage.
Day takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Finley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finley lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Finley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Finley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Finley prevents Day from improving his position.
Finley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mac Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day with a poor takedown
and Finley counters with a right hand to the body.
Finley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Finley looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Finley swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Finley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Day postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finley looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finley keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Finley is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Day trying to control but Finley is working from the bottom.
Finley is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day misses with a takedown
and Finley counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Mac Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finley tries to stand but Day is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley 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! And we move into the final round!
Finley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
Day shoots in and bounces Finley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finley working a defensive guard here.
Day thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Day 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.
Finley is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Finley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day keeping full guard, as Finley tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley lands a couple of elbows.
Finley wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Finley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Finley decides to stand back up.
Day fails with the takedown
and Finley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finley.
Finley throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
A combination from Finley does no damage.
Day shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Finley.
Finley misses with a jab to the body
and Day counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Finley!
Day punching from mount but Finley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Finley tries to lock up and control but Day gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finley reaches up to try and control the position but Day seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Finley rolls and tries to escape and now Day has his back!
Finley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Day's arms.
Finley turns into Day and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finley's guard.
Finley wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Finley working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Finley, up you get!
Finley cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finley defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finley throws a shot to the body.
Finley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Day is bucking up trying to escape but Finley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Day really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finley trying to control but Day is having none of it.
Finley wants to control but instead Day manages to regain half guard.
Day is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Finley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finley is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Finley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mac Day.
I think Day 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Day!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kanuuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rolston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keijo Kanuuna!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolston tried to score with a low kick but Kanuuna checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanuuna.
Kanuuna throws a leg kick
and Rolston counters with an outside leg kick.
Rolston tries to clinch up but Kanuuna circles away and keeps his distance.
Kanuuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kanuuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolston. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rolston.
Rolston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kanuuna misses with a few strikes there.
Rolston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanuuna throws a push kick but Rolston slaps the foot to one side.
Rolston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna throws out a leg kick but Rolston moves out of range and Kanuuna only half commits.
Keijo Kanuuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kanuuna.
Kanuuna doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolston circles away.
Kanuuna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rolston throws a head kick that half lands.
Rolston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kanuuna connects with a high kick.
Kanuuna scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kanuuna, right into the meat.
Kanuuna feints and then cracks Rolston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolston down.
Kanuuna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rolston moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Rolston lands an elbow inside.
Kanuuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rolston misses with an elbow strike.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolston's face.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Rolston breaks the clinch.
Rolston misses the jab.
Kanuuna throws a leg kick
and Rolston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kanuuna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kanuuna tries to clinch but Rolston moves out of range.
Kanuuna throws a sloppy head kick and Rolston moves out of range easily.
Rolston scores with a jab to the body.
Kanuuna pushes Rolston up against the cage in a clinch.
Rolston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolston.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Rolston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolston avoids it.
Rolston avoids the elbow strike from Kanuuna, against the cage.
Kanuuna lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanuuna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanuuna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rolston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kanuuna takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rolston managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Rolston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanuuna managing to block the knees to the body from Rolston.
Rolston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kanuuna looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rolston is struggling to control the position.
Rolston lands an elbow that stopped Kanuuna in his tracks for a moment.
Rolston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rolston taking a breather.
Kanuuna dodges an elbow strike from Rolston.
Rolston misses with an elbow strike.
Rolston blocks an elbow strike.
Rolston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanuuna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolston prevents it.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Rolston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rolston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kanuuna motions for Rolston to come forward. Kanuuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kanuuna tries to clinch up
and Rolston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanuuna moves away.
Kanuuna looks to land a body kick but Rolston moved away.
Rolston misses with a body kick.
Rolston tries to clinch but Kanuuna moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rolston.
A leg kick checked by Rolston.
Kanuuna misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Rolston.
Kanuuna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kanuuna.
Rolston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanuuna. Kanuuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanuuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kanuuna throws a head kick but Rolston moves out of range.
Kanuuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolston was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanuuna.
Rolston checks a leg kick.
Rolston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanuuna.
Rolston checks a low kick from Kanuuna.
Rolston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolston cracks Kanuuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Rolston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rolston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kanuuna misses with the body kick
and Rolston counters with a thumping low kick.
Kanuuna misses with a low kick.
Kanuuna blocks a leg kick.
Kanuuna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanuuna lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanuuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Kanuuna is predictable there
and Rolston counters with a head kick.
Rolston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rolston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rolston, right into the meat.
Kanuuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanuuna is looking to land body kicks.
Rolston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rolston punishes Kanuuna's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Kanuuna.
Rolston lands with a slapping head kick.
Kanuuna ducks under a wild hook from Rolston.
Rolston scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Kanuuna is predictable there
and Rolston counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rolston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanuuna stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rolston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kanuuna has closed the distance and engaged Rolston in a clinch.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Rolston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rolston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rolston tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanuuna avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna working Rolston over with knees to the body.
Rolston looking to stall.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kanuuna 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.
Rolston missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rolston.
Kanuuna lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kanuuna.
Rolston blocks an elbow strike from Kanuuna.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolston is defending well for now.
Kanuuna crunches a lovely knee into Rolston's ribcage.
Rolston utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kanuuna obliges.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolston is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanuuna's brow.
Rolston pushes Kanuuna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanuuna's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston lands with a left to the head.
Kanuuna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanuuna working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolston.
Rolston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanuuna motions for Rolston to come forward. Kanuuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rolston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanuuna. Kanuuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanuuna takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanuuna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rolston counters with a good low kick that Kanuuna was not able to check.
Good work by Rolston as he checks the leg kick.
Rolston's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kanuuna throws a leg kick
and Rolston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rolston.
A short right from Rolston on the inside.
Kanuuna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolston is stalling here.
Rolston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanuuna.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kanuuna misses with a knee to the head.
Kanuuna using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rolston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolston is defending well for now.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Rolston avoids a wild elbow strike from Kanuuna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rolston lands an elbow that stopped Kanuuna in his tracks for a moment.
Kanuuna avoiding damage as Rolston throws knees to the body.
Rolston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rolston digs a right hand into Kanuuna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kanuuna's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rolston throws an elbow but misses.
Rolston working Kanuuna over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanuuna as Rolston tries to tie him up.
Kanuuna managing to block the knees to the body from Rolston.
Kanuuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rolston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Rolston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolston is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanuuna gets an underhook and turns Rolston into the cage.
Kanuuna lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanuuna's brow.
Rolston avoiding damage as Kanuuna throws knees to the body.
Kanuuna looking to throw knees to the head but Rolston is blocking nicely.
Rolston lands a nice knee to the body.
Rolston lands an elbow just above Kanuuna 's eye.
Kanuuna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolston managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Rolston lands a nice knee to the body.
Rolston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kanuuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kanuuna lands a knee to the body.
Rolston scores with a knee to the head.
Rolston lands an elbow inside.
Rolston is struggling to control the position.
Rolston lands with a left to the head.
James Rolston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kanuuna throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rolston obliges.
Rolston landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rolston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanuuna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rolston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanuuna is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rolston just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanuuna's brow.
Rolston lands a body punch.
Rolston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanuuna with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kanuuna takes an elbow to the temple.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolston avoids it.
Rolston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rolston trying to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna avoiding damage as Rolston throws knees to the body.
Kanuuna lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanuuna avoids the elbow strike from Rolston, against the cage.
Kanuuna misses with an elbow over the top.
Rolston tries to stall but Kanuuna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kanuuna misses with an elbow strike.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolston.
Rolston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanuuna is defending well for now.
Rolston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rolston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanuuna.
Rolston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kanuuna avoiding damage as Rolston throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kanuuna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rolston's brow.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Rolston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rolston is working Kanuuna over against the cage.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolston is defending well for now.
Rolston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolston avoids it.
Rolston working Kanuuna over with knees to the body.
Rolston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolston has Kanuuna pushed against the cage.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolston avoids it.
Rolston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kanuuna dodges an elbow strike from Rolston.
Rolston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Rolston dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rolston throws a lazy head kick
and Kanuuna counters with a body kick that stops Rolston in his tracks momentarily.
Kanuuna thows a leg kick but Rolston checks it
and Rolston counters with a body kick.
Rolston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kanuuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rolston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kanuuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolston. That did some damage!
Kanuuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanuuna gets a clinch.
Kanuuna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolston's face.
Kanuuna looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rolston throws an elbow but misses.
Kanuuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolston is defending well for now.
Rolston lands an elbow that stopped Kanuuna in his tracks for a moment.
Rolston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kanuuna up against the cage.
Rolston lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Rolston landing knees to the head.
Kanuuna misses with a knee to the head.
Rolston landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rolston misses with a knee to the head.
Kanuuna managing to block the knees to the body from Rolston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolston trying to control the position but instead, Kanuuna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rolston into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rolston throws an elbow but misses.
Kanuuna trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kanuuna - that landed with a thud.
Rolston lands an elbow just above Kanuuna 's eye.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Rolston lands a nice elbow.
Rolston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanuuna avoids it.
Rolston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rolston lands a knee to the body.
Rolston lands an elbow inside that Kanuuna shrugs off.
Kanuuna takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rolston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rolston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rolston lands a damaging elbow.
Rolston breaks from the clinch.
Kanuuna motions for Rolston to come forward. Kanuuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rolston forces Kanuuna back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kanuuna.
Rolston lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanuuna lands a body shot.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Rolston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolston lands an elbow just above Kanuuna 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kanuuna.
Kanuuna with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rolston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rolston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kanuuna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rolston's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Rolston.
Rolston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kanuuna is defending well for now.
Rolston avoids the elbow strike from Kanuuna, against the cage.
Kanuuna missing with knees to the body.
Kanuuna can't find room to land a body shot as Rolston controls the action.
Rolston managing to block the knees to the body from Kanuuna.
Rolston slowing the pace effectively.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolston.
Rolston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolston avoids it.
Kanuuna takes a shot to the head.
Rolston misses with an elbow strike.
Rolston misses with an elbow strike.
Rolston lands an elbow that stopped Kanuuna in his tracks for a moment.
James Rolston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the head but Rolston blocks with his arms.
Rolston lands an elbow inside that Kanuuna shrugs off.
Kanuuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rolston avoids it.
Rolston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kanuuna managing to block the knees to the body from Rolston.
Kanuuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolston.
Rolston throws an elbow that misses.
Kanuuna pushes off an throws an elbow but Rolston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Rolston.
Kanuuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Rolston avoids the damage to the body.
Rolston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rolston.
Kanuuna jumps guard but Rolston stands there with Kanuuna around his waist. Kanuuna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kanuuna blocks an elbow strike from Rolston.
Kanuuna wants the takedown. Rolston is fighting it off but Kanuuna persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rolston's guard against the cage.
Rolston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rolston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanuuna is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanuuna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keijo Kanuuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanuuna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rolston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rolston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rolston is adopting a defensive guard.
Kanuuna won't allow Rolston to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanuuna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rolston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Rolston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rolston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Rolston!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bento Bozano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poppin Thangs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thangs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poppin Them Thangs. Poppin Thangs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bento Bozano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Poppin Thangs!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thangs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thangs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thangs is not content to let Bozano control the position.
Bozano is working to tighten is grip on Thangs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thangs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bozano is really squeezing tight and eventually Thangs passes out! Bozano breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bento Bozano!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Subotai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor. Subotai has chosen Viikate - Leikatun Konjakin Salaisuus as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conan Subotai!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Subotai.
Powell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Subotai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
A cross from Subotai lands.
Powell takes a swing at Subotai's ribcage but misses.
Subotai avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Subotai counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subotai connects with a right hand. Powell shakes it off.
Subotai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Powell.
Danga de danga de dang - Subotai scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subotai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Subotai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Subotai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Subotai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powell.
Subotai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Powell throws a sloppy body shot
and Subotai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Subotai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Subotai looks gassed!
Subotai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subotai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Subotai avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell closes the distance but Subotai moves to the side
and Subotai counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subotai throws a jab when Powell was well out of range.
Subotai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Subotai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Subotai thows a body shot but no joy.
Powell takes a swing at Subotai's ribcage but misses.
Powell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Subotai.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Powell.
Subotai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powell lands with an uppercut that bounces Subotai off the cage and back into rage.
Powell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Subotai.
Powell is looking to wear down Subotai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Powell throws a shot to the body.
Subotai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Subotai.
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - Subotai circles away.
Subotai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Powell lands with a shot to the body.
Powell wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Subotai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Subotai doesn't seem bothered though.
Powell punishes Subotai's body with a nice straight punch.
Powell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Subotai at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell moves into range and clinches up with Subotai.
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell misses with a knee strike.
Powell working Subotai over with knees to the body.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Powell.
Powell looking to throw knees to the head but Subotai is blocking nicely.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Subotai blocks it with crossed arms.
Subotai takes a shot to the head.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subotai.
Subotai tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Subotai backwards.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
Powell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Powell stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Powell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Powell throws a jab but it's blocked by Subotai.
Subotai keeps the fight on the outside.
Subotai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Subotai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Subotai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powell counters with a nice body shot.
Subotai walks into a jab.
Powell swings for the body but Subotai moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Subotai.
Powell misses with a body shot
and Subotai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Powell, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell misses with a two punch combination.
Subotai is breathing heavily.
Subotai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Powell misses with a shot to the body
enabling Subotai to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conan Subotai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powell looks to land a left hand but Subotai moved out of range nicely.
Subotai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Subotai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powell.
Subotai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powell closes the distance but Subotai moves to the side
and Subotai counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell tests Subotai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Subotai lands a slapping body shot.
Powell misses with a shot to the body
and Subotai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Subotai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Subotai ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Subotai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Powell misses with a double jab
and Subotai counters with a right hand to the body.
Subotai throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell works Subotai's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subotai throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powell scores with a jab. Subotai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powell fakes the leg kick and cracks Subotai in the body.
Powell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Powell darts in trying to clinch
letting Subotai counter with a right hand.
Subotai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid body kick from Powell.
Subotai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Powell scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell scores with a hook to the body. Subotai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subotai can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subotai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Subotai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Powell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Powell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Subotai.
Joe Powell is winning the standup battle so far.
Powell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Subotai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Subotai throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell cracks the inside of Subotai's front leg.
Powell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Subotai's head backwards.
Powell misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Powell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Powell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Powell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Subotai throws a series of punches but Powell avoids them all with ease.
Powell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Subotai's sensitive parts.
Powell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powell is working Subotai over against the cage.
Powell is pushing Subotai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Subotai blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Powell.
Subotai takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell scores with a knee to the head.
Powell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Powell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Subotai prevents a body shot from Powell.
Nice body punch from Powell - that landed with a thud.
Subotai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Subotai takes an elbow to the temple.
Powell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a good knee to the midsection. Subotai won't want to take too many of those.
Subotai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powell looking to throw knees to the head but Subotai is blocking nicely.
Subotai tries to break free but Powell pushes him back against the cage.
Subotai takes a shot to the head.
Subotai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Powell tries to work over Subotai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subotai is defending well for now.
Subotai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Powell keeps control of Subotai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Subotai is trying to break the clinch but Powell is controlling him.
Powell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subotai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Powell obliges.
Powell looking to throw knees to the head but Subotai is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Powell.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subotai.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Subotai is looking to break free of the clinch but Powell has double underhooks.
Powell misses with some punches.
Subotai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Subotai is trying to force a seperation but Powell has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Powell slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Subotai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Powell.
Conan Subotai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powell presses Subotai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Subotai avoids it.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subotai can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Subotai tries to circle away but Powell has him pinned against the cage.
Powell scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Powell.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Joe Powell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Powell misses with some punches.
Subotai wants to break free but Powell has control.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Subotai avoids the damage to the body.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subotai.
Powell lands an elbow inside.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
Subotai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Subotai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Powell.
Powell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Powell lands a body punch.
Powell tries a knee to the head but Subotai blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Powell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Powell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cypress Hill - Tequila Sunrise. Garner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Im coming home. Jesus Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Titus Garner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garner pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Garner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garner throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garner tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garner to the ground. Garner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Garner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garner looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garner.
Sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez seems to be working for a kimura but Garner defends the submission attempt.
Garner is controlling Sanchez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Garner wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner is trying to get back to full guard.
Garner wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Garner as he works his way to full guard.
Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garner dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Garner landing some decent shots from guard.
Garner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garner.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garner landing with the ground and pound.
Garner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garner postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Garner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Garner. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner lands with a shot to the body.
Garner throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Garner throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Garner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Garner, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Garner against the cage but Garner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garner.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garner stuffs the takedown.
Garner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garner throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Garner sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garner's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Garner duly obliges.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Garner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garner looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Garner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garner scores with a jab to the body.
Garner misses with the combination.
No joy there for Garner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Garner.
Garner thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Garner misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanchez has Garner in his guard.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garner defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garner distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Garner tries to pass.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garner chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garner defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garner has escaped and now he's on top!
Garner chips away with some ground and pound.
Garner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Garner pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garner is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez taking some punishment here, with Garner in his half guard.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garner is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garner throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Garner lands strikes from half guard.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garner passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stops Garner from passing to mount.
Garner cracks Sanchez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garner throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Garner keeps him under control.
Garner is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Garner throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garner misses with a series of wild punches.
Garner misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner misses the shot to the body.
Garner throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Garner misses with a body shot.
Garner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garner.
Garner scores with a jab.
Garner takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Garner's guard.
Titus Garner has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garner holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garner is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garner is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garner is trying to control but can't.
Garner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Garner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Garner is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Titus Garner just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Garner.
Garner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanchez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanchez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sanchez, into his guard.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Garner trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Garner escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Garner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Garner is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Garner seems content to control.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garner drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Garner wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Garner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Garner stuffs the takedown.
Garner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Garner misses with a looping left.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Garner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garner defends it nicely.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garner.
Garner misses with a body shot.
Garner lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Garner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garner throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titus Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Garner slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Garner does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Garner.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Garner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Titus Garner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garner, as that shot connected.
Garner takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Garner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Garner.
Garner misses with the combination.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Garner throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Garner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
Garner throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garner tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
Garner misses the shot to the body.
Garner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garner wants it to stay on the feet.
Garner throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Garner slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Garner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garner lands a slapping body shot.
Garner thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Garner.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garner throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Garner missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Garner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garner looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garner. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garner throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
A jab from Garner misses.
Garner stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Garner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Garner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Garner sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garner misses with a wild body shot.
Garner looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Garner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garner lands a jab to the nose.
Garner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garner as he jumps to the side.
Garner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Garner slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Garner throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Garner connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Garner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Garner misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Garner.
Sanchez misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Garner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Garner!
Titus Garner is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum comes to the cage accompanied by Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. Ford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop the World. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ryan Ford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Imum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford misses with the combination.
Imum is looking to clinch but Ford is avoiding it.
Imum tries to clinch up.
Ford catches Imum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Imum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Imum is just out of range.
Ford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Imum.
Horrible takedown by Imum or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford which made him look bad.
Ford looks to land a combination. Imum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imum manages to avoid it.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Imum.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Imum moved out of range nicely.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford throws a series of punches but Imum avoids them all with ease.
Imum blocks a head kick by Ford.
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.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Imum had a free shot at his head there.
Ryan Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ford misses with a few strikes there.
Ford lands with a nice combination. Imum backs away looking to recover.
Imum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imum.
Ford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford misses with a wild combination.
Imum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford looks to land a combination. Imum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Imum moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Imum's sensitive parts.
No luck for Imum with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Imum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford tries to bum rush Imum with a series of wild strikes but Imum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford thumps Imum with a low kick.
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Imum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ford slaps away a takedown attempt from Imum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ford throws a leg kick
and Imum counters with a shoot takedown. Ford fights it but they end up in guard.
Imum trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ford pushes Imum off and gets back to his feet.
Imum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a wild combination.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imum. Imum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.
Ford thows a leg kick but Imum checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Imum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Imum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ford is trying to stand back up but Imum is controlling him
Ford kicks Imum off and gets back to his feet.
Ford scores with a spinning back kick!
Imum gets a clinch.
Ford gets underhooks to prevent Imum's takedown attempt.
Imum tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford wants to get back to striking at distance but Imum won't allow it.
Imum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ford.
Imum can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Imum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford wants to break free but Imum has control.
Imum is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Imum is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum wants a takedown.
Imum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ford clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ford has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Ford is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Imum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ford is keeping busy.
Imum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum is trying to control but Ford is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Imum controlling the position easily from mount.
Imum trying to control but Ford is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Imum slips a jab and a cross from Ford.
Imum looks for a takedown but Ford sprawls well.
Ford tries to land a body kick
and Imum counters with a nice leg kick.
Ford misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Imum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Imum.
Ford is looking to break free of the clinch but Imum has double underhooks.
Imum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Imum tries to score a body lock takedown but Ford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford wants to break free but Imum has control.
Imum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Imum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Imum has Ford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford scores a nice knee to the body.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford lands with a hook. Imum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford thows a body shot but no joy.
Imum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ford tries to avoid it but Imum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ford to the ground. Ford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ford jabs at Imum's body.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ford.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Imum tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Ford throws out a leg kick but Imum moves out of range and Ford only half commits.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Imum rather than just go for the knockout.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford scores with a nice body kick.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Imum circles away quickly and effectively.
Ford lands a head kick. Imum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Imum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Imum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ford throws a right hand that Imum ducks under and follows up with a left that Imum also avoids with ease.
Ford connects with the punch.
Ford lands a jab to Imum's midsection.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Ford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Ford as Imum shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Imum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Imum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Imum clinches up against the cage.
Imum tries to land knees in the clinch but Ford avoids the damage to the body.
Ford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Imum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ford has had enough of the clinch but Imum keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imum keeps control of Ford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford stops a takedown attempt from Imum.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ford really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imum checks it well.
Imum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Imum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Imum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Imum counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
Imum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a head kick that Imum semi-blocks.
Imum shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Imum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Imum prevents Ford from getting back to his feet.
Imum trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
Imum looking to sit in guard and control but Ford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Max Imum.
Ford looks to throw a body kick
so Imum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Imum is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imum trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ford is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Imum is controlling him.
Imum slips nicely into half guard.
Imum content to control rather than advance.
Imum seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ford for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum had his way with Ryan Ford in that 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!
Imum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford jabs at Imum's body.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Imum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ford's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford keeps the fight on the outside.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Imum's head backwards.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ford - that will leave a mark!
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Imum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford wants to slow Imum down by chopping away at his legs.
Ford looks for the body kick but Imum saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Imum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ford.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imum moves away.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Imum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Imum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Ford digs a good body shot into Imum's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Ford's corner calls for a 1-2. Ford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford throws a chopping leg kick but Imum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ford lands with a right hand.
Imum fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Imum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Imum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Imum is predictable there
and Ford counters with an inside leg kick.
Ford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Imum tries to clinch but Ford moves away
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Imum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ford 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ford! Ryan Ford retains his middleweight title!
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