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Bloodbath XVI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Deadwords (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darryl Deadwords!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lashley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deadwords tries to get to full guard but Lashley has control of the leg.
Lashley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Deadwords is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lashley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Deadwords did well to prevent Lashley getting side control.
Lashley seems to be working for a kimura but Deadwords defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Deadwords wants to get back to his feet.
Deadwords on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lashley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwords is looking to control Lashley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deadwords avoid being mounted?
Lashley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deadwords defending well though.
Deadwords is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lashley lands strikes from half guard.
Lashley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deadwords knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lashley on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deadwords tries to get to full guard but Lashley has control of the leg.
Deadwords is trying to stand back up but Lashley is controlling him
Lashley looks gassed!
Lashley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lashley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deadwords missing with punches from the bottom.
Deadwords wants to control but Lashley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deadwords is trying to stand back up but Lashley is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deadwords tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Deadwords wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Deadwords moves in looking to clinch but Lashley pushes him off.
Deadwords fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deadwords tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deadwords is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Deadwords tries to clinch but Lashley is having none of it.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lashley wants to take a breather but Deadwords is having none of it.
Deadwords is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lashley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lashley's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley covering up well under a series of strikes from Deadwords.
Will Deadwords go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Deadwords missing with punches from the back.
Deadwords misses with an elbow to the head.
Lashley looking very determined here, making life difficult for Deadwords.
Deadwords punches the canvas rather than the man.
Deadwords is looking to control Lashley but Lashley is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deadwords fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deadwords fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deadwords fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deadwords tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Deadwords is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deadwords tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deadwords is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deadwords is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deadwords leaves Lashley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deadwords tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Deadwords tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darryl Deadwords is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deadwords tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range.
Lashley wants to clinch up but Deadwords keeps it at a distance.
Lashley tries to clinch up.
Deadwords tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lashley counters with a takedown into side control.
Deadwords is trying to improve his position.
Lashley is looking to take a break and control but Deadwords is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deadwords is looking to regain half guard here but Lashley keeps moving and retains side control.
Deadwords can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadwords is trying to get back to his feet.
Deadwords tries to buck Lashley off but Lashley is having none of it.
Deadwords is trying to control Lashley's posture but Lashley avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Deadwords tries to clinch
and Lashley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deadwords is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deadwords thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwords is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deadwords looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lashley is one step ahead there.
Lashley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deadwords swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deadwords might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deadwords looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deadwords doesn't manage to clinch there - Lashley circles away.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Deadwords tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deadwords wants to clinch.
Deadwords moves in looking to clinch but Lashley pushes him off.
Deadwords is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Deadwords is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Deadwords wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Lashley keeps the fight on the outside.
Deadwords tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Darryl Deadwords seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deadwords moves in looking to clinch but Lashley pushes him off.
Deadwords tries to clinch but Lashley moves out of range.
Bobby Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deadwords fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lashley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deadwords tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Deadwords tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lashley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley 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!
Deadwords tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Deadwords tries to clinch but Lashley is having none of it.
Deadwords closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lashley counters with a takedown into side control.
Lashley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Deadwords to his feet.
Deadwords wants to clinch but Lashley slips to the side
so Lashley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deadwords wants to sweep here but Lashley controlling him for the moment.
Deadwords looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deadwords keeping full guard, as Lashley tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deadwords is on top in guard.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwords wants to pass the guard but Lashley is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lashley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing Deadwords from controlling successfully.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Deadwords is proving a slippery customer.
Deadwords would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deadwords stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lashley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darryl Deadwords has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Deadwords is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deadwords trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deadwords tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lashley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deadwords!
Deadwords wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Deadwords keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwords taking shots to the head.
Deadwords tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
Deadwords is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Bobby Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deadwords tries to lock up and control but Lashley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lashley won't let Deadwords get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bobby Lashley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deadwords flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lashley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yousaf Kurracon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Bystry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yousaf Kurracon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Bystry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurracon shoots in for a double leg but Bystry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bystry looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurracon.
Kurracon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomasz Bystry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurracon shoots in and bounces Bystry off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kurracon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bystry being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon works to advance to full mount. Bystry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kurracon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kurracon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bystry for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bystry throws a nice looking combination but Kurracon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomasz Bystry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon gets the takedown into side control.
Bystry being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kurracon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yousaf Kurracon.
Bystry throws a series of punches but Kurracon moves out of range.
Kurracon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bystry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kurracon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kurracon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kurracon controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon advances to mount.
Kurracon looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yousaf Kurracon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurracon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yousaf Kurracon.
Kurracon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kurracon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kurracon controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bystry is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bystry trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kurracon looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kurracon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bystry tries to avoid it but Kurracon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bystry to the ground. Bystry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurracon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bystry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon controls the position.
Kurracon works to advance to full mount. Bystry defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kurracon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kurracon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kurracon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bystry's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon content just to control the position here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A punch combination from Bystry misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yousaf Kurracon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurracon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bystry is trying to defend but Kurracon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kurracon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yousaf Kurracon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yousaf Kurracon.
Bystry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurracon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bystry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurracon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurracon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kurracon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bystry's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yousaf Kurracon.
A punch combination from Bystry misses.
Kurracon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bystry did well to prevent Kurracon getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon is taking a breather. Bystry says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kurracon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bystry!
Bystry is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kurracon looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yousaf Kurracon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Horrible takedown by Kurracon or perhaps it was just good defense by Bystry which made him look bad.
Kurracon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kurracon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bystry!
Kurracon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurracon won't let Bystry get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kurracon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tomasz Bystry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yousaf Kurracon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurracon, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yousaf Kurracon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Krujcek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Krujcek!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krujcek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krujcek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krujcek winds up and cracks Kang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krujcek connects with a nice short shot to Kang's temple.
Krujcek winds up and cracks Kang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kang taking some punishment here, with Krujcek in his half guard.
Krujcek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Krujcek.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krujcek connects with a nice short shot to Kang's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krujcek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krujcek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krujcek lands with a punch from half guard.
Krujcek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krujcek winds up and cracks Kang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Kang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krujcek scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Krujcek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krujcek connects with a nice short shot to Kang's temple.
Krujcek slips a nice elbow through Kang's hands, connecting with Kang's forehead.
Krujcek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krujcek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krujcek winds up and cracks Kang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krujcek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krujcek lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krujcek connects with a nice short shot to Kang's temple.
Kang tries to kick Krujcek off but Krujcek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krujcek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Krujcek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krujcek working the head and body with strikes.
Kang tries to kick Krujcek off but Krujcek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krujcek 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.
Krujcek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krujcek is nestled in close to Kang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krujcek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krujcek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Krujcek is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krujcek lands a nice short elbow.
Krujcek is nestled in close to Kang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krujcek slips a nice elbow through Kang's hands, connecting with Kang's forehead.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Krujcek is controlling him well.
Krujcek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krujcek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Krujcek.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Krujcek is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krujcek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krujcek lands with a punch from half guard.
Krujcek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krujcek lands with a punch from half guard.
Kang pushes Krujcek off looking to stand but Krujcek dives back in and keeps control.
Krujcek lands strikes from half guard.
Krujcek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krujcek working Kang over with strikes.
Krujcek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krujcek drops an elbow to the side of Kang's head.
Kang taking some punishment here, with Krujcek in his half guard.
Kang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krujcek scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Krujcek working the head and body with strikes.
Krujcek working the head and body with strikes.
Kang pushes Krujcek off looking to stand but Krujcek dives back in and keeps control.
Krujcek lands strikes from half guard.
Krujcek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krujcek lands strikes from half guard.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Krujcek working Kang over with strikes.
Kang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krujcek.
Kang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krujcek.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kang tries to clinch but Krujcek is having none of it.
Krujcek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Krujcek working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Krujcek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Krujcek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kang.
Krujcek shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aleksander Krujcek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krujcek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kang wants to stand but Krujcek is controlling the position.
Kang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krujcek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krujcek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kang's head.
Krujcek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kang wants to stand up but Krujcek is controlling him.
Krujcek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krujcek is controlling him.
Krujcek scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krujcek chips away with some ground and pound.
Kang wants to stand but Krujcek is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Krujcek is working Kang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kang wants to stand and escape but Krujcek is having none of it.
Krujcek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krujcek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krujcek won't allow Kang to get back to his feet.
Krujcek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krujcek connects with a couple of short punches.
Krujcek lands a couple of digs.
Krujcek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krujcek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krujcek on the ground.
Krujcek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krujcek chips away with some ground and pound.
Krujcek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krujcek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krujcek connects with a couple of short punches.
Krujcek landing with the ground and pound.
Krujcek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krujcek is nestled in close to Kang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krujcek 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.
Ground and pound from Krujcek.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krujcek connects with a nice short shot to Kang's temple.
Krujcek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krujcek slips a nice elbow through Kang's hands, connecting with Kang's forehead.
Krujcek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Krujcek there.
Krujcek stops Kang from getting back to his feet.
Krujcek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Krujcek lands with a punch from half guard.
Krujcek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krujcek throwing shots but Kang is blocking nicely.
Krujcek lands strikes from half guard.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Krujcek is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krujcek drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krujcek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kang wants to stand and escape but Krujcek is having none of it.
Krujcek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krujcek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krujcek stops Kang from standing up.
Krujcek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kang's head.
Krujcek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kang's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Krujcek 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. And we move into the final round!
Krujcek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krujcek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krujcek working the head with strikes.
Krujcek scoring with punches and elbows.
Krujcek lands some shots froms side control.
Kang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krujcek landing a few strikes.
Krujcek scoring with punches and elbows.
Kang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krujcek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kang pushes Krujcek away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krujcek gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krujcek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krujcek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kang to see if he's OK.
Krujcek cracks Kang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krujcek lands an elbow.
Krujcek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Krujcek landing strikes.
Kang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Krujcek scoring with punches and elbows.
Krujcek working the ground and pound.
Krujcek working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Krujcek cracks Kang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Krujcek scoring with punches and elbows.
Krujcek lands a nice forearm strike.
Kang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krujcek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krujcek working the body and head with strikes.
Krujcek working the ground and pound.
Kang is trying to buck Krujcek off.
Krujcek lands some shots froms side control.
Kang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krujcek is controlling him well.
Krujcek cracks Kang with a big elbow.
Kang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krujcek grinds an elbow into Kang's temple.
Krujcek lands a nice forearm strike.
Krujcek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krujcek lands an elbow.
Kang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Krujcek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Giant Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krujcek working the head with strikes.
Kang is trying to buck Krujcek off.
Krujcek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krujcek lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kang wants to get back to his feet but Krujcek drags him back down.
Krujcek working the head with strikes.
Kang is pushing Krujcek's head away, looking to escape. Krujcek manages to hold on to the position though.
Krujcek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kang some visible discomfort.
Krujcek working the body and head with strikes.
Krujcek working the ground and pound.
Krujcek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krujcek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krujcek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Krujcek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kang is trying to get back to his feet.
Krujcek landing strikes.
Kang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Krujcek working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Krujcek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krujcek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Krujcek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lestat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Los Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Los Anjos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: After Dark - Tito and Tarantula. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Lestat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Los Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lestat cracks Los Anjos with a good jab.
Los Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Lestat decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lestat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lestat trying to control the action but Los Anjos is working from the bottom.
Lestat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Los Anjos is trying to stand up here but Lestat is controlling him well.
Lestat trying to control from half guard but Los Anjos is working away.
Lestat is really struggling to control Los Anjos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lestat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Los Anjos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lestat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Los Anjos circles away.
Lestat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lestat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lestat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Los Anjos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Los Anjos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Los Anjos!
Los Anjos has hold of Lestat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lestat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Los Anjos cranks the arm and Lestat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lestat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabriel Los Anjos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusik Abasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rusik Abasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silent Killer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abasov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Killer is looking to escape.
Abasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abasov is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Abasov stops Killer from getting back to his feet.
Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killer defends it well.
Killer is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Killer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Killer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Killer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Killer prevents Abasov from escaping the position.
Killer cracks Abasov with a big elbow.
Abasov pushes Killer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Killer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Killer wants to control for a moment but Abasov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Abasov wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Killer trying to control from Abasov's half guard. Abasov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Killer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer prevents Abasov from getting back to his feet.
Killer landing with the ground and pound.
Killer with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer stops Abasov from standing up.
Abasov has his feet on Killer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Killer gets caught flat footed, as Abasov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Abasov postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Abasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abasov is working hard here to advance position.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Abasov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abasov stopping the sweep attempt from Killer.
Abasov 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.
Abasov wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasov prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abasov is not content to let Killer control the position.
Killer looks gassed!
Killer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abasov pushes Killer off looking to stand but Killer dives back in and keeps control.
Abasov pushes Killer off and gets back to his feet.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Abasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Abasov tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
so Killer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Abasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abasov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abasov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abasov is working away from the top position though.
Killer is trying to stand.
Abasov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killer!
Abasov working for a submission but Killer is keeping him at bay.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Abasov has control of Killer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Killer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Abasov goes for an armbar but Killer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer wants to control from the top but Abasov keeps moving.
Abasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Killer postures up in Abasov's guard and throws a big left but Abasov blocks it.
Killer prevents Abasov from getting back to his feet.
Abasov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Killer dives into side control.
Killer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abasov tries for a takedown but Killer circles away easily
and Killer counters with a single leg into guard. Abasov didn't expect that.
Killer throws and elbow that misses. Abasov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killer's guard. Nice move by Abasov!
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killer wants to sweep here but Abasov controlling him for the moment.
Abasov drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Abasov off! Abasov jumps back into Killer's guard.
Killer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abasov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abasov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abasov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killer wants to control but Abasov postures up.
Abasov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Killer, who protects the arm well.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abasov is trying to get an arm triangle but Killer is defending well.
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 Rusik Abasov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abasov gets caught flat footed, as Killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abasov is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abasov wants a takedown.
Abasov tightens his grip and picks Killer up, before dumping him to the ground. Killer manages to land in guard.
Killer working a defensive guard here.
Abasov 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.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
Abasov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Killer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abasov has Killer in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abasov is keeping the position for now.
Killer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Abasov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Abasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Killer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Killer has escaped and now he's on top!
Killer won't allow Abasov to get back to his feet.
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.
Abasov keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.
Killer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killer stops Abasov from standing up.
Abasov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer postures up in Abasov's guard and throws a big left but Abasov blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abasov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer trying to control but Abasov is working from the bottom.
Abasov wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position.
Abasov pushes Killer off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusik Abasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Killer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Abasov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abasov keeps working.
Abasov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Killer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Abasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Killer shoots in and bounces Abasov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Killer 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Killer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caro Partizan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partizan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caro Partizan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorgio Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi slips a jab and a cross from Partizan.
Partizan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lombardi dives in and grabs Partizan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Partizan pushes down on Lombardi's head and hops out.
Partizan tries to clinch up.
Lombardi scores with a punch to the head.
Partizan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partizan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partizan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Partizan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lombardi scores with a sloppy right hand. Partizan should have avoided that one.
Lombardi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Partizan throws a series of punches but Lombardi avoids them all with ease.
Lombardi swats away the attempt to clinch by Partizan.
Partizan moves in looking to clinch but Lombardi pushes him off.
Lombardi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lombardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partizan is fending him off so far but Lombardi persists. Nope, Partizan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lombardi lands a jab to the head.
Lombardi misses with a low kick.
Partizan tries to clinch up but Lombardi circles away and keeps his distance.
Partizan instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi breaks from the clinch.
Partizan slips a jab and a cross from Lombardi.
Partizan throws a series of strikes that have Lombardi backpedaling.
Partizan misses with a series of wild punches.
Lombardi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Partizan is breathing heavily.
Lombardi looks to land a combination. Partizan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardi. Partizan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardi fails with the takedown.
Caro Partizan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Lombardi.
Lombardi misses with a double jab.
Lombardi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lombardi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lombardi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Partizan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Partizan is rocked!
Lombardi connects with a bit shot that sees Partizan covering up! More strikes from Lombardi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lombardi is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgio Lombardi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Aquilani is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aquilani is defended easily by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Aquilani or perhaps it was just good defense by Dela Cruz which made him look bad.
Dela Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aquilani 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.
Aquilani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Aquilani drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dela Cruz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aquilani has Dela Cruz in his guard.
Dela Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquilani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aquilani is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dela Cruz rolls with it to try and escape but Aquilani cranks on the arm and Dela Cruz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Aquilani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Snarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Snarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Brad Snarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snarke throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Snarke throws a body kick that misses.
Snarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snarke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snarke throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Snarke stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Brad Snarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cruz.
Snarke is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Snarke shows good takedown defense.
Snarke throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Snarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snarke as he jumps to the side.
Snarke is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Snarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Snarke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Snarke tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snarke tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cruz.
Snarke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and Snarke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cruz really felt that one!
Snarke lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.
Cruz looks gassed!
Cruz blocks a head kick by Snarke.
Snarke tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snarke counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snarke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snarke wants to clinch.
Snarke scores with a kick to the body.
Snarke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snarke.
Snarke misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snarke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snarke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snarke!
Snarke wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Snarke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Snarke throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Snarke throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
A head kick misses from Snarke.
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snarke stalling in the clinch but Cruz improves position.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snarke prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snarke tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Snarke trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snarke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz with a poor takedown
and Snarke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brad Snarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cruz.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Snarke.
Snarke is looking to land body kicks.
Snarke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snarke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Snarke.
Snarke tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Snarke moves into the clinch successfully.
Snarke pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snarke.
Snarke stops a takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snarke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snarke walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snarke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Snarke.
Snarke has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Snarke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Snarke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Snarke has Cruz pushed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snarke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz is trying to drag Snarke to the mat but Snarke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cruz is trying to drag Snarke to the mat but Snarke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Snarke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Snarke dominated that second round.
That's time! Snarke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Snarke looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Snarke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snarke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Snarke misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snarke.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Snarke tries to clinch up.
Cruz moves out of range as Snarke throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarke misses with a head kick.
Snarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Snarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Snarke is looking to wear down Cruz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snarke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Snarke counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snarke.
Snarke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snarke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
Snarke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snarke prevents it.
Brad Snarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Cruz.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snarke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snarke lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Thomas Cruz has been cut.
Snarke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Snarke obliges.
Snarke missing with knees to the body.
Snarke using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cruz avoiding damage as Snarke throws knees to the body.
Snarke is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snarke stalling the fight.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Snarke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz has Snarke pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Snarke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz is trying to trip Snarke. He has hold of a leg but Snarke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Snarke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snarke tries to get out of the position.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snarke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brad Snarke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snarke dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Snarke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snarke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Snarke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gypsy Gusmao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drogba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty house. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gypsy Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Drogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gusmao misses with the combination.
Drogba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drogba connects with a high kick.
Drogba throws a head kick that misses.
Drogba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drogba throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drogba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogba decides to pull guard.
Drogba working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Drogba is striking but Gusmao is not phased and passes to half guard.
Drogba is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Drogba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drogba keeping full guard, as Gusmao tries to pass.
Drogba looking for subs off his back but Gusmao has passed one foot through into half guard.
Drogba is looking to get back to is feet but Gusmao passes into side control.
Gusmao has control of an arm but Drogba manages to advance to Gusmao's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba working for a choke but Gusmao is defending well.
Drogba is persistently looking for the submission but Gusmao is defending it well.
Drogba keeps control of the position as Gusmao tries to break free.
Drogba is looking for the choke from the back position but Gusmao is controlling his hands well.
Gusmao fending off the submission attempt from Drogba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gusmao showing good submission defense here.
Drogba wants to control but Gusmao is keeping busy.
Gusmao breaks Drogba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Drogba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gusmao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gusmao is stalling in the full guard.
Gusmao trying to control but Drogba is working from the bottom.
Drogba is looking to stand up but Gusmao isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gusmao gets to his feet. Drogba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Drogba dominated that round.
That's time! Drogba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gusmao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice combination there by Gusmao.
Gusmao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusmao lands a jab to Drogba's midsection.
A big right from Gusmao misses.
Drogba keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gusmao.
Drogba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drogba cracks the inside of Gusmao's front leg.
Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drogba has him pressed against the ropes.
Gusmao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gusmao has a couple of punches blocked by Drogba.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gusmao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drogba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gusmao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gypsy Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drogba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gusmao tests Drogba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Drogba is just out of range.
Gusmao is looking to clinch.
Drogba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Drogba moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drogba.
Drogba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drogba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gusmao is breathing heavily.
Gusmao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drogba on the side of the head.
Drogba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gusmao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drogba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Didier Drogba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drogba scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao blocks a head kick by Drogba.
Drogba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drogba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gusmao, pushing him back against the ropes.
Drogba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gusmao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drogba is looking to clinch but Gusmao is avoiding it.
Gusmao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Didier Drogba is winning the standup battle so far.
Drogba connects with a high kick.
Drogba throws a push kick but Gusmao slaps the foot to one side.
Drogba instigates a clinch.
Drogba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gusmao smiles and moves away.
Gusmao avoids the head kick by Drogba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao looks to land a right hand but Drogba moved out of range.
Gusmao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Drogba scoring well with a low kick there.
Gusmao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Drogba. That one must have hurt.
Gusmao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drogba can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drogba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gusmao.
Drogba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Drogba 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!
Drogba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusmao's sensitive parts.
Gusmao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gusmao swats away the attempt to clinch by Drogba.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Drogba saw that one coming.
Drogba rushes Gusmao and presses him up against the ropes.
Drogba has Gusmao pressed against the ropes, preventing Gusmao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drogba decides to pull guard.
Drogba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drogba controls Gusmao momentarily but Gusmao frees himself.
Drogba wants to stand up but Gusmao is controlling him.
Drogba controls Gusmao momentarily but Gusmao frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao wants to control from the top but Drogba keeps moving.
Gusmao won't allow Drogba to sweep him here.
Drogba can't keep his opponent in guard - Gusmao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gusmao is looking to take a break and control but Drogba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gusmao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gusmao drops an elbow to the side of Drogba's head.
Drogba tries to get to full guard but Gusmao has control of the leg.
Drogba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusmao pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drogba is looking to improve his position.
Drogba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gusmao stands up from Drogba's guard - Gusmao perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gusmao tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Drogba to counter with a crisp jab.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogba.
Gusmao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drogba moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
Gusmao avoids a kick to the body.
Gusmao thuds a left hand into Drogba's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogba misses with a body kick.
Drogba drives through and clinches with Gusmao against the ropes.
Gusmao wants to break free but Drogba has control.
Drogba breaks the clinch.
A big right from Drogba misses.
Gypsy Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drogba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drogba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drogba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drogba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drogba misses with a wild body shot.
Drogba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Didier Drogba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Drogba.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Drogba moves out of range.
Drogba is looking to clinch.
Gusmao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogba.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gusmao lands an uppercut.
Drogba breaks from the clinch.
Drogba slips a jab from Gusmao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drogba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Drogba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drogba 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Drogba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandros Nicolaou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolaou comes to the ring accompanied by Anubis. Alexandros Nicolaou is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandros Nicolaou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Vera!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera checks a leg kick.
Nicolaou connects with a high kick.
It looks like Brandon Vera has been cut.
Nicolaou misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolaou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vera.
Alexandros Nicolaou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolaou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vera misses with a takedown attempt - Nicolaou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicolaou has closed the distance and engaged Vera in a clinch.
Nicolaou manages to break the clinch.
Nicolaou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolaou misses with a straight left.
Nicolaou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolaou closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nicolaou!
Vera looking to finish with strikes here!
Vera throws some wild stikes that Nicolaou manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nicolaou controls the position.
Nicolaou is working to get back to half guard.
Nicolaou tries to lock up and control but Vera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nicolaou manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vera swings around for an armbar but Nicolaou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vera's guard.
Nicolaou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicolaou has managed to get both his arms back between Vera's legs - danger averted.
Vera tries to strike from the bottom.
Nicolaou postures up.
Nicolaou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolaou slips nicely into half guard.
Nicolaou postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vera to stand up.
A combination from Vera does no damage.
Vera checks a low kick from Nicolaou.
Nicolaou tries to clinch but Vera moves out of range.
Nicolaou clinches but Vera breaks the clinch
and Vera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nicolaou won't be happy with that.
Nicolaou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nicolaou is pushing Vera's head away, looking to escape. Vera manages to hold on to the position though.
Nicolaou is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolaou is trying to control Vera's posture but Vera avoids it.
Nicolaou is looking to regain half guard here but Vera keeps moving and retains side control.
Vera tries for a kimura but Nicolaou is defending well.
Nicolaou tries to buck Vera off but Vera is having none of it.
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 Alexandros Nicolaou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vera's cut.
That's time! Nicolaou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vera gets a takedown into half guard.
Nicolaou wants to get back to his feet.
Vera moves into full mount! Nicolaou won't be happy about that!
Nicolaou is trying desperately to improve position.
You get the feeling that Nicolaou really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolaou regains half guard.
Vera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vera seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nicolaou is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Vera!
Brandon Vera is the new lightweight champion!
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