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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida wants to clinch.
Guevara dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Guevara shows good takedown defense.
Decent striking displayed by Guevara there.
Guevara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guevara as he jumps to the side.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Guevara shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Guevara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machida dives in and grabs Guevara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guevara pushes down on Machida's head and hops out.
Guevara misses with a double jab.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guevara works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Guevara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida takes one on the button.
Machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guevara pinned against the cage. Guevara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Guevara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ernesto Guevara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guevara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guevara avoids it really well and circles away.
Guevara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Guevara coming out on top.
No joy there for Guevara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guevara fails to land with a series of punches.
Guevara connects with a jab.
Guevara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Guevara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Guevara misses.
No joy there for Guevara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guevara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guevara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guevara stuffs the takedown.
Guevara swinging wildly here.
Guevara works over Machida's head and body with a nice combination.
Guevara is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Guevara misses.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guevara.
Guevara throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guevara throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
No joy there for Guevara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guevara clobbers Machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guevara!
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guevara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guevara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guevara swinging wildly here.
Guevara misses with the combination.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Guevara with a jab.
Machida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guevara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Guevara tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Guevara.
Guevara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guevara swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Guevara throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machida takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guevara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guevara.
Guevara throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Machida. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Guevara.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guevara scores with a nice strike.
Guevara thuds his right hand into Machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guevara throws a one two combo.
Guevara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guevara wants it to stay on the feet.
Guevara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Guevara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Guevara.
Machida is rocked!
Guevara lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Machida can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Guevara and Machida drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Guevara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Guevara!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remi Verbruggen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Oliva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remi Verbruggen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verbruggen lands with a nice combination. Oliva backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Hugo Oliva has been cut.
Oliva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Verbruggen lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbruggen feints and as Oliva raises his hands in defense, Verbruggen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verbruggen passes Oliva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliva is in trouble now - Verbruggen has advanced to mount!
Verbruggen controlling his opponent.
Verbruggen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliva?
Verbruggen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Verbruggen content just to control the position here.
Verbruggen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliva is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbruggen is really struggling to control Oliva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Verbruggen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Verbruggen is landing with some decent strikes but Oliva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Verbruggen scoring with strikes but Oliva is staying in there.
Verbruggen trying to control but Oliva is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Verbruggen is landing with some decent strikes but Oliva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Hugo Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbruggen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Verbruggen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Oliva! More shots from Verbruggen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remi Verbruggen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slippery Thang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Knight has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slippery Thang!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thang has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Thang throws an elbow but it misses.
Thang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Knight has been cut.
Thang misses with an elbow over the top.
Thang keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thang throws an elbow but misses.
Thang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Thang is controlling the position.
Thang lands a nice elbow.
Thang lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thang uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thang controls the pace.
Thang postures up.
Knight pulls Thang in close to prevent any damage.
Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to control but Thang wriggling away.
Thang is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight working for a guillotine from mount but Thang is in no mood to give up.
Knight controlling the pace for now.
Knight tries to control but Thang wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knight looking to finish with strikes here!
Knight has isolated one of Thang's arms. Thang looking to fight him off but Knight twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Knight!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Kuhn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne-"Dig". Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Kuhn!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhn misses with a body kick.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuhn is trying to defend but Rutten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuhn is trying to maintain the position but Rutten is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuhn is trying to control but Rutten passes into side control!
Rutten is looking to take a break and control but Kuhn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutten is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuhn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuhn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kuhn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rutten but great work by Kuhn.
Kuhn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
Kuhn wants to stand but Rutten is controlling his arm.
Rutten prevents Kuhn from moving into mount.
Kuhn wants to stand but Rutten is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuhn throwing strikes but Rutten manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rutten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rutten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rutten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuhn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rutten's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kuhn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuhn is trying to maintain the position but Rutten is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is stalling here. Kuhn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rutten seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuhn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kuhn taking a breather here.
Kuhn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rutten rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuhn's guard! Nice work there by Rutten!
Kuhn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuhn, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuhn trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutten is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Kuhn keeps moving.
Kuhn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rutten is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuhn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuhn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rutten is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a single leg into guard. Kuhn didn't expect that.
Kuhn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuhn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rutten is controlling him.
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuhn is keeping the position for now.
Kuhn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Kuhn keeps moving.
Kuhn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
Kuhn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten is working Kuhn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuhn keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten stands and throws Kuhn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kuhn is not content to let Rutten control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rutten tries for a kimura but Kuhn is defending well.
Kuhn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kuhn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rutten wants to control but Kuhn is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid body kick from Kuhn.
Rutten tries to keep at a distance but Kuhn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuhn drags the fight down to the ground.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Kuhn.
Rutten trying to control but Kuhn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuhn holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuhn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Kuhn keeps moving.
Rutten postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kuhn is on top in guard.
Kuhn looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bas Rutten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rutten clinches but Kuhn breaks the clinch
and Kuhn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuhn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuhn has Rutten pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rutten manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rutten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuhn smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Kuhn misses
and Rutten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rutten is working for a kimura but Kuhn is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuhn pushes Rutten off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhn clinches but Rutten breaks the clinch
and Rutten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuhn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuhn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rutten walks away with a smile on his face. Kuhn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bas Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kuhn.
Kuhn tries to clinch but Rutten moves away
and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch.
Rutten tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuhn smiles and moves away.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuhn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kuhn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rutten moves into the clinch.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuhn is trying to break free.
Rutten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuhn's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn fails to pull guard.
Kuhn prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuhn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kuhn manages to break the clinch.
Kuhn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuhn lands in his opponent's guard.
Rutten is trying to control the position but Kuhn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuhn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rutten looking to pass the guard.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuhn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuhn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutten is aware though and is defending well.
Felix Kuhn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bas Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuhn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rutten, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Velimir Rasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Frey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Velimir Rasic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Frey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasic slaps away a takedown attempt from Frey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frey fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rasic's guard.
Frey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frey has managed to get both his arms back between Rasic's legs - danger averted.
Frey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frey defends it easily.
Rasic looking to control.
Rasic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Frey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Frey trying to mount his opponent but Rasic defends it.
Frey stands up out of the half guard.
Frey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasic counters with a single leg into guard. Frey didn't expect that.
Velimir Rasic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Frey.
Rasic is pushing down on Frey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frey is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasic seems to be working for a kimura but Frey defends the submission attempt.
Frey manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rasic drops back looking for a leg! Frey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frey manages to kick Rasic off! Rasic jumps back into Frey's guard.
Rasic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frey's guard.
Rasic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rasic is breathing heavily.
Frey is positioning himself well to prevent Rasic advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frey defends it well.
Rasic is working for a kimura but Frey is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasic trying to advance position but Frey counters by regaining guard.
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.
Frey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasic is aware though and is defending well.
Rasic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frey has escaped and now he's on top!
Rasic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rasic keeping moving, preventing Frey from controlling successfully.
Frey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rasic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Velimir Rasic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frey lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Velimir Rasic has been cut.
Rasic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rasic is trying to work for a kimura but Frey is defending well.
Frey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frey's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey is looking to improve his position.
Rasic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rasic trying to pass the guard but Frey defending well.
Rasic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Frey lands with a nice body kick.
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.
Rasic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frey won't be happy with that.
Rasic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rasic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frey, who protects the arm well.
Rasic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frey pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frey defending against the ground and pound.
Frey is looking for a sweep.
Rasic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frey is looking to regain half guard here but Rasic keeps moving and retains side control.
Rasic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rasic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Frey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Frey sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frey is trying to maintain the position but Rasic is very close to passing his half guard.
Frey wants to get back to full guard.
Rasic wants to take a breather but Frey is having none of it.
Rasic seems to be looking for submissions.
Rasic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Velimir Rasic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Velimir Rasic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Frey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Frey is pressing down on Rasic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rasic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rasic prevents Frey from improving his position.
Rasic wants to pass the guard but Frey is defending well.
Rasic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frey defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rasic wants to control from the top but Frey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasic working some strikes from top position.
Rasic tries to free his leg and advance position but Frey is retaining full guard.
Rasic thows a big elbow that misses.
Velimir Rasic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frey dives on top into guard.
Frey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frey is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frey is looking to defend but Rasic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frey! Rasic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frey taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Velimir Rasic!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harry Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ovaltrades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Mashburn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
128 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Mashburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ovaltrades!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashburn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ovaltrades misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mashburn with a poor takedown
and Ovaltrades decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mashburn's guard.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Mashburn trying to keep a closed guard but Ovaltrades is proving a slippery customer.
Mashburn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ovaltrades thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades throws a strike but Mashburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mashburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mashburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Ovaltrades. Ovaltrades gets slowly back to his feet.
Ovaltrades gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mashburn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ovaltrades's guard now.
Harry Mashburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ovaltrades.
Mashburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ovaltrades will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mashburn stops Ovaltrades from standing up.
Mashburn trying to control but Ovaltrades is working from the bottom.
Mashburn passes Ovaltrades's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades pushes Mashburn off and gets back to his feet.
Mashburn closes the distance and clinches.
Mashburn decides to pull guard.
Ovaltrades thows a big elbow that misses.
Ovaltrades is looking to work some ground and pound but Mashburn has wrist control.
Mashburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mashburn wants to get back to his feet but Ovaltrades is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ovaltrades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades stopping the sweep attempt from Mashburn.
Mashburn pulls Ovaltrades in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mashburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ovaltrades decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mashburn's guard.
Ovaltrades wants to control from the top but Mashburn keeps moving.
Mashburn keeping full guard, as Ovaltrades tries to pass.
Ovaltrades with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades looking to pass the guard.
Ovaltrades postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mashburn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ovaltrades, into his guard.
Mashburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ovaltrades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mashburn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mashburn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Mashburn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mashburn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ovaltrades counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ovaltrades looking to pass the guard.
Ovaltrades pushes down on Mashburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ovaltrades is trying to work for a kimura but Mashburn is defending well.
Ovaltrades tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mashburn controls his leg.
Ovaltrades trying to control from half guard but Mashburn is working away.
Mashburn tries to roll over but Ovaltrades keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to mount his opponent but Mashburn defends it.
Ovaltrades trying to control from half guard but Mashburn is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mashburn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ovaltrades counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ovaltrades passes to side control.
Ovaltrades goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mashburn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ovaltrades's guard! Nice work there by Mashburn!
Ovaltrades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ovaltrades. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ovaltrades is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Mashburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ovaltrades is one step ahead there.
Ovaltrades trying to control but Mashburn is working from the bottom.
Ovaltrades sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ovaltrades slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ovaltrades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ovaltrades wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mashburn, who protects the arm well.
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.
Ovaltrades goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mashburn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ovaltrades but great work by Mashburn.
Mashburn tries for a kimura but Ovaltrades is defending well.
Ovaltrades manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ovaltrades seems to be working for a kimura but Mashburn defends the submission attempt.
Ovaltrades is pressing down on Mashburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mashburn is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ovaltrades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ovaltrades shoots in but no luck this time.
Ovaltrades feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ovaltrades looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashburn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ovaltrades missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mashburn is looking to stand back up but Ovaltrades counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mashburn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mashburn is not content to let Ovaltrades control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltrades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mashburn is just riding it out for now. Ovaltrades eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mashburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ovaltrades throws and elbow that misses. Mashburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ovaltrades's guard. Nice move by Mashburn!
Ovaltrades is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Ovaltrades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ovaltrades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ovaltrades keeping moving, preventing Mashburn from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades is trying to keep Mashburn in close.
Ovaltrades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mashburn defends well.
Mashburn passes Ovaltrades's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltrades trying to hold on to Mashburn's head to control him but Mashburn postures up.
Jack Ovaltrades has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mashburn is keen to just control but Ovaltrades is a slippery customer.
Mashburn is looking for a kimura but Ovaltrades is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mashburn to get the leverage.
Mashburn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mashburn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ovaltrades tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ovaltrades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ovaltrades feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mashburn is trying to keep Ovaltrades in close.
Mashburn keeping moving, preventing Ovaltrades from controlling successfully.
Ovaltrades is looking to work some ground and pound but Mashburn has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ovaltrades 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ovaltrades comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ovaltrades has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ovaltrades!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roxanni Purnatori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Mashburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxanni Purnatori could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Mashburn's chin.
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25
300 lbs
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25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roxanni Purnatori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Mashburn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashburn gets the takedown into side control.
Purnatori is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mashburn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Purnatori is trying to get back to full guard.
Purnatori moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mashburn wants to stand but Purnatori is controlling his posture from full guard.
Purnatori is trying to control the position but Mashburn postures up.
Purnatori has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mashburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Purnatori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mashburn is aware though and is defending well.
Purnatori controls Mashburn momentarily but Mashburn frees himself.
Mashburn wants to pass the guard but Purnatori is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purnatori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mashburn's guard.
Purnatori lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Purnatori postures up.
Purnatori will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purnatori thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Purnatori stands up over Mashburn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Purnatori trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Purnatori throws a big right hand that misses.
Purnatori cracks Mashburn with a solid left hand.
Mashburn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Purnatori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashburn controlling Purnatori's posture.
Purnatori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashburn trying to keep a closed guard but Purnatori is proving a slippery customer.
Mashburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Purnatori throwing strikes but missing.
Purnatori chips away with some ground and pound.
Purnatori connects with a couple of short punches.
Mashburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Purnatori's guard.
Purnatori on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Purnatori tries to get out of the position.
Mashburn looking to pass the guard.
Purnatori has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Purnatori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mashburn is one step ahead there.
Purnatori is trying to keep Mashburn in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purnatori is really struggling to control Mashburn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Purnatori seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mashburn wants to stand but Purnatori has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Purnatori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Purnatori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mashburn trying to control but Purnatori is working from the bottom.
Purnatori looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mashburn is defending well. Purnatori quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mashburn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Purnatori celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roxanni Purnatori!
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