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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dolla Ballo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Arapeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolla Ballo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dolla Ballo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xander Arapeta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arapeta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arapeta.
Arapeta throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arapeta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ballo.
Arapeta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arapeta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Ballo or perhaps it was just good defense by Arapeta which made him look bad.
Arapeta throws a combination. Ballo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Dolla Ballo has been cut.
Ballo is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arapeta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ballo.
Arapeta cracks Ballo with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arapeta bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ballo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Arapeta is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Arapeta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ballo looking for subs off his back but Arapeta has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Arapeta is looking to advance position but Ballo won't allow it.
Ballo wants to control but Arapeta passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballo can't do much from the bottom here.
Arapeta happy to just control the position for now.
Ballo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arapeta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arapeta stands up and we're back to a striking 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.
Ballo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dolla Ballo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arapeta lands with a nice combination. Ballo backs away looking to recover.
Xander Arapeta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Arapeta does it's job there.
Arapeta connects with a high kick.
Arapeta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arapeta thuds his shin into the meat of Ballo's side.
Arapeta scores with a hook to the body. Ballo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arapeta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good exchange - Arapeta coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Arapeta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dolla Ballo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arapeta connects with a body shot.
Ballo shoots in for a takedown but Arapeta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arapeta lands a high kick!
Arapeta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ballo. Ballo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arapeta scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Arapeta.
Arapeta cracks Ballo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arapeta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arapeta.
Arapeta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballo walks into a stiff left hand from Arapeta.
Dolla Ballo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arapeta throws a left that rocks Ballo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Arapeta dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ballo regain composure!
Arapeta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta stands up.
Ballo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arapeta misses with a few strikes there.
Arapeta scores with a nice right hand.
Ballo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Arapeta lands a jab-cross combination.
Ballo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arapeta lands a head shot.
Arapeta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arapeta scores with a hook.
Ballo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ballo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arapeta lands a high kick to the side of Ballo's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Arapeta dives into guard, looking to finish.
Ballo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arapeta has picked Ballo up and slammed him! Ballo can't keep hold of the triangle and Arapeta manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballo wants to control but Arapeta postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Arapeta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dolla Ballo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arapeta scores with a hook to the body. Ballo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arapeta throws a right hand that Ballo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballo also avoids with ease.
Arapeta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arapeta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballo has a takedown stuffed.
Arapeta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Arapeta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arapeta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xander Arapeta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arapeta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballo at a distance.
Nice cross by Arapeta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballo takes one to the chin there.
Arapeta connects with a superb combination that knocks Ballo out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Arapeta before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ballo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xander Arapeta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conan Subotai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gero Konig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subotai comes to the cage accompanied by Viikate - Leikatun Konjakin Salaisuus. Konig has chosen Kasabian - Fire as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Conan Subotai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Conan Subotai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conan Subotai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gero Konig!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subotai throws a series of punches but Konig avoids them all with ease.
Konig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subotai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konig moves away.
Subotai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Subotai.
Subotai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Subotai looks to land a right hand but Konig moved out of range.
Konig tries for a takedown but Subotai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Subotai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konig instigates a clinch.
Konig tries for a takedown but Subotai manages to get underhooks.
Subotai tries to circle away but Konig has him pinned against the cage.
Konig blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subotai wants to get back to striking at distance but Konig won't allow it.
Subotai is trying to force a seperation but Konig has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Subotai.
Subotai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Subotai misses with a straight left.
Konig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Subotai sizes up Konig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan Subotai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conan Subotai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gero Konig.
Konig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Subotai sprawls well. Subotai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konig gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Subotai finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Subotai circles away.
Konig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Subotai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Subotai misses with an uppercut.
Subotai lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konig wants to clinch.
Subotai throws a jab when Konig was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Subotai pinned against the cage. Subotai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Konig is trying desperately to land a takedown but Subotai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Konig.
Subotai just misses with a punch to the body.
Subotai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konig moves away.
A punch combination from Subotai misses.
Subotai misses the shot to the body.
Subotai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Subotai misses with a few strikes there.
Konig feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subotai wants to stand but Konig is controlling the position.
Subotai trying to control the position here.
Konig won't allow Subotai to get back to his feet.
Subotai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konig throws a big right hand that misses.
Konig stops Subotai from standing up.
Subotai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Konig misses with a takedown attempt - Subotai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Subotai lands a really nice looking cross but Konig seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Subotai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Subotai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konig moves away.
Konig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subotai leaves Konig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Subotai misses with a two punch combination.
Konig darts in and clinches Subotai up against the cage.
Subotai working hard to break the clinch.
Subotai is working Konig over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subotai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conan Subotai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Subotai connects with a nice looking jab.
Subotai scores with a punch to the head.
Subotai misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Konig with that takedown attempt.
Subotai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Subotai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konig dodges the punch combination from Subotai.
Subotai leaves Konig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan Subotai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gero Konig.
Konig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Subotai.
Konig closes the distance and clinches up with Subotai, looking for a takedown. Konig pushes Subotai against the cage but Subotai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Konig tries to score a power double leg takedown but Subotai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Konig somewhat.
Subotai misses with an uppercut.
Subotai misses with the combination.
Subotai lands with a right hand.
Konig slips a straight right by Subotai.
Konig dives in and grabs Subotai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Subotai pushes down on Konig's head and hops out.
Subotai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Subotai misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subotai throws a right and a left that Konig avoids nicely.
Konig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Subotai!
Subotai can't escape the position.
Subotai is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Konig.
Konig with a couple of short strikes.
Konig working Subotai over with strikes here.
Subotai somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Subotai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konig drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Konig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Konig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Subotai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Subotai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Konig backwards.
Konig prevents Subotai from breaking the clinch.
Konig avoiding damage.
Subotai has had enough of the clinch but Konig keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Subotai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Subotai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Konig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konig misses with a takedown attempt - Subotai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Subotai stuffs the takedown.
Conan Subotai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gero Konig.
Konig staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Subotai.
Subotai misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subotai looks to land a combination but Konig avoids it well.
Subotai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Konig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Subotai drops Konig with a nice combination! Subotai dives into Konig's guard, looking to finish!
Konig is rocked!
It looks like Gero Konig has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subotai stands up from Konig's guard - Subotai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Konig is still on wobbly legs! Can Subotai finish him?
Subotai lands a right hook to the body.
Subotai throws an overhand right that has Konig reeling! Subotai follows up with more punches and Konig is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Conan Subotai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jyn Karinzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Math Prush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyn Karinzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math Prush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prush tries a head kick but it misses.
Prush tries to clinch there but Karinzo circles away.
No luck for Karinzo with that takedown attempt.
Prush wants to clinch.
Prush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karinzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karinzo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karinzo content to stall in guard here.
Prush managing to control the position.
Karinzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Prush is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prush wants to get back to his feet but Karinzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karinzo throwing strikes from guard but Prush blocks nicely.
Prush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prush holds on and takes a little breather.
Karinzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karinzo throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Prush stuffs the takedown.
Karinzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prush's waist but Prush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Karinzo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyn Karinzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prush tries to clinch there but Karinzo circles away.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karinzo.
Prush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karinzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prush clinches with his opponent.
Karinzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Prush stalling.
Prush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Prush.
Prush scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jyn Karinzo has been cut.
Karinzo is breathing heavily.
Prush working Karinzo over with knees to the body.
Prush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karinzo backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Prush.
Prush lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Prush.
Prush connects with a knee to the head.
Prush lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prush lands a damaging elbow.
Prush landing knees to the head.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prush with a knee to the head.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Prush landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prush will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karinzo up against the cage.
Prush lands a knee to the head.
Prush is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prush lands a nice knee to the body.
Prush putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karinzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Prush gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Prush.
Prush connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karinzo's face.
Prush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prush is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prush tries a knee to the head but Karinzo blocks it.
Prush stops a takedown attempt from Karinzo.
Prush connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Prush misses with a knee strike.
Karinzo leaning against his opponent.
Prush landing knees to the head.
Karinzo managing to block the knees to the body from Prush.
Prush lands a nice knee to the body.
Karinzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prush connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karinzo's face.
A knee to the head by Prush.
Prush landing knees to the head.
Prush trying to land knees to the body.
Prush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prush missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karinzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karinzo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Karinzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karinzo wants a takedown but no success here.
Prush using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Prush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jyn Karinzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Prush tries to clinch up but Karinzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Prush tries to clinch there but Karinzo circles away.
Jyn Karinzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prush throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Karinzo misses.
Prush tries to clinch but Karinzo is having none of it.
Karinzo shoots in for a takedown but Prush shows good takedown defense.
Karinzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karinzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prush defends it nicely.
Prush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karinzo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Math Prush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karinzo shoots in and bounces Prush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Prush pulls Karinzo in close to prevent any damage.
Prush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prush in particular looking to stall.
Karinzo is looking for a sweep. Prush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karinzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prush trying to control the action but Karinzo is working from the bottom.
Prush prevents Karinzo from improving his position.
Karinzo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karinzo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Prush pulls his head out easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prush darts in and clinches Karinzo up against the cage.
Prush with a knee to the head.
Karinzo tries to pull guard but Prush won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyn Karinzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karinzo blocks an elbow strike from Prush.
Prush scores with a knee to the head.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karinzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Prush using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Prush lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Prush.
Prush landing knees to the body.
Prush is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prush connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prush is trying to stall.
Karinzo can't get the takedown.
Karinzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Prush crunches a lovely knee into Karinzo's ribcage.
Prush using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karinzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karinzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prush is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prush manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karinzo decides to pull guard.
Karinzo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Prush trying to control the position from guard on top but Karinzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prush wants to stand but Karinzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Math Prush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jyn Karinzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Karinzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prush circles away.
Prush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karinzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Prush wants to clinch.
Karinzo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyn Karinzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prush tries to clinch up.
Prush tries to clinch but Karinzo moves out of range.
Prush tries to close the distance and clinch but Karinzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prush tries to clinch but Karinzo moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Karinzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prush is looking to clinch but Karinzo is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prush drives through and clinches with Karinzo against the cage.
Prush lands a good knee to the midsection. Karinzo won't want to take too many of those.
Prush working Karinzo over with knees to the body.
Prush lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karinzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Prush landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Prush unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karinzo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Prush.
Prush is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prush lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prush landing knees to the head.
Prush misses with a knee strike.
Prush tries to land a knee to the head but Karinzo blocks with his arms.
Karinzo tries to pull guard but Prush holds him up against the cage and eventually Karinzo drops back down to his feet.
Prush with a knee to the head.
Math Prush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prush is pressed up against the cage. Karinzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prush down to the mat. Prush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prush misses with a straight left.
Karinzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prush tries to avoid it but Karinzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prush to the ground. Prush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prush moves in looking to clinch but Karinzo pushes him off.
Prush is looking to clinch but Karinzo is avoiding it.
Prush doesn't manage to clinch there - Karinzo circles away.
Prush is looking to clinch.
Prush forces Karinzo back against the cage and clinches.
Karinzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prush prevents it.
Karinzo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prush putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karinzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Prush with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karinzo taking a breather.
Prush dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prush tries to land a knee to the head but Karinzo blocks with his arms.
Karinzo successfully pulls guard.
Prush tries to stand but Karinzo is controlling from the bottom.
Karinzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karinzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prush trying to control but Karinzo is working from the bottom.
Math Prush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Prush tries to free his leg and advance position but Karinzo is retaining full guard.
Prush trying to control but Karinzo is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karinzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Prush.
Karinzo tries to land a leg kick but Prush saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Math Prush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prush winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Math Prush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Vinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhard Heydrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinssi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veijo Vinssi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reinhard Heydrich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich shoots in for a double leg but Vinssi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vinssi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinssi misses with a hook.
Vinssi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heydrich.
Vinssi throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown but Vinssi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veijo Vinssi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Heydrich.
Heydrich cracks a nice hook into Vinssi's ribs.
Heydrich has a takedown stuffed.
Heydrich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinssi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinssi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Vinssi misses.
Heydrich fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinssi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinssi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinssi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Vinssi misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Vinssi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinssi misses with the combination.
Vinssi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinssi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heydrich looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinssi is just out of range.
Vinssi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinssi thows a body shot but no joy.
Vinssi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heydrich.
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.
Heydrich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinssi swivels and escapes.
Vinssi lands a body shot.
Vinssi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heydrich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vinssi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Vinssi throws an overhand right that lands on Heydrich's shoulder, as Heydrich tries to avoid the shot.
Vinssi misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vinssi pinned against the cage. Vinssi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heydrich shoots in looking for a takedown. Vinssi tries to sprawl out of it but Heydrich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vinssi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heydrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinssi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heydrich.
Heydrich looks to land a left hand but Vinssi moved out of range nicely.
Vinssi throws a big shot that misses.
Veijo Vinssi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinssi throws a series of punches but Heydrich moves out of range.
Vinssi swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Vinssi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heydrich. Heydrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vinssi drops Heydrich with a left right combo! Vinssi follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi in side control, throwing shots but Heydrich defends.
Vinssi working away.
Heydrich is looking for a sweep.
Heydrich is trying to escape the position but Vinssi is controlling the position.
Heydrich is looking for a sweep.
Heydrich looks gassed!
Heydrich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vinssi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vinssi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position but Vinssi isn't that keen on the idea.
Heydrich tries to lock up and control but Vinssi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veijo Vinssi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vinssi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heydrich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heydrich moves out of range as Vinssi strikes.
Heydrich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vinssi is controlling Heydrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vinssi wants to get back to full guard.
Vinssi is concentrating on defense, preventing Heydrich from advancing position.
Vinssi trying to hold on to Heydrich's head to control him but Heydrich postures up.
Heydrich trying to mount his opponent but Vinssi defends it.
Heydrich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vinssi is positioning himself well to prevent Heydrich advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heydrich prevents Vinssi from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich is looking for a kimura here.
Vinssi tries to get to full guard but Heydrich has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vinssi lands a nice hook to Heydrich's body. Heydrich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heydrich is breathing heavily.
Heydrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinssi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi tries to bum rush Heydrich with a series of wild strikes but Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinssi throws a hook but Heydrich blocks it.
Vinssi lands an overhand right.
Heydrich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vinssi looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinssi.
Heydrich staying out of range there.
Heydrich has a takedown stuffed.
Veijo Vinssi is winning the standup battle so far.
Heydrich throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vinssi was covering up waiting for the punch and Heydrich finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich preventing the sweep.
Vinssi is adopting a defensive guard.
Vinssi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Heydrich manages to pass to side control.
Heydrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinssi keeps working.
Heydrich is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vinssi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinssi is not content to let Heydrich control the position.
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.
Vinssi wants to control but Heydrich is keeping busy.
Heydrich prevents Vinssi from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heydrich avoids the body shot from Vinssi.
Vinssi thows a body shot but no joy.
Heydrich moves forwards but Vinssi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heydrich misses with a takedown attempt - Vinssi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veijo Vinssi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Heydrich.
Vinssi swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veijo Vinssi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vinssi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veijo Vinssi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heydrich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinssi.
Vinssi throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Vinssi.
Vinssi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinssi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Vinssi leaves Heydrich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heydrich shoots in for a double leg but Vinssi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heydrich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinssi is trying to control Heydrich's posture but Heydrich avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinssi sneaks back into half guard.
Heydrich uses his free foot to push down on Vinssi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vinssi.
Vinssi is squirming around, avoiding Heydrich's attempts to control the action.
Vinssi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vinssi is pressing down on Heydrich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heydrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heydrich looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinssi is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinssi preventing the sweep.
Vinssi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vinssi'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.
Vinssi preventing the sweep.
Reinhard Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heydrich thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heydrich trying to keep a closed guard but Vinssi is proving a slippery customer.
Vinssi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heydrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinssi has managed to get both his arms back between Heydrich's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vinssi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Heydrich Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vinssi's back instead.
Heydrich is trying to stick to Vinssi's back but Vinssi is turning into Heydrich. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heydrich's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vinssi.
Vinssi wants to get up but he can't break Heydrich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vinssi thows a body shot but no joy.
Heydrich closes the distance and clinches up with Vinssi, looking for a takedown. Heydrich pushes Vinssi against the cage but Vinssi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Veijo Vinssi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Heydrich.
Heydrich has a takedown stuffed.
Veijo Vinssi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown but Vinssi shows good takedown defense.
Vinssi throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Vinssi loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Vinssi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinssi throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Veijo Vinssi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heydrich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinssi throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinssi sprawls well. He's pushed Heydrich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vinssi throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veijo Vinssi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinssi, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veijo Vinssi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Van Der Halipula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignaas Zaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Halipula comes to the cage accompanied by Irwin Goodman - Henkipatto. Zaan has chosen In Flames - The Quiet Place as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hans Van Der Halipula has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Van Der Halipula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignaas Zaan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Halipula scores with a shot to the body.
Van Der Halipula throws a good cross that connects.
Zaan moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Halipula pushes him off.
Zaan throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Halipula's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Halipula tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaan scores with a hook.
Van Der Halipula connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaan doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Halipula circles away.
Van Der Halipula lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Halipula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Der Halipula connects with a right hand. Zaan shakes it off.
Van Der Halipula scores with a jab to the head.
Zaan tries to clinch there but Van Der Halipula circles away.
Zaan wants to clinch up but Van Der Halipula keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Halipula misses the target.
Zaan pushes Van Der Halipula up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Halipula misses with some punches.
Zaan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Halipula wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Der Halipula.
Zaan throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Der Halipula wants to break free but Zaan has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaan.
A short right from Van Der Halipula.
Zaan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Der Halipula pushes Zaan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Halipula avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaan.
Zaan pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Der Halipula leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Der Halipula is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Zaan misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Halipula's efforts to push away.
Van Der Halipula scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Der Halipula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaan throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Der Halipula is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Van Der Halipula wants to break free but Zaan has control.
Zaan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Der Halipula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Halipula works Zaan's body with a nice hook.
Zaan scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Der Halipula lands with a right hand.
Van Der Halipula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaan circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaan moves into the clinch.
Zaan keeps control of Van Der Halipula as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Der Halipula is trying to break free.
Van Der Halipula is trying to break free.
Van Der Halipula working hard to break the clinch.
Van Der Halipula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Der Halipula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Der Halipula is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Zaan.
Zaan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Der Halipula has had enough of the clinch but Zaan keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Der Halipula.
Van Der Halipula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Halipula throws a nice looking combination but Zaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Der Halipula throws a nice looking combination but Zaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Halipula misses with a looping right.
Zaan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Der Halipula is breathing heavily.
Zaan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaan is looking to chop away at Van Der Halipula's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Van Der Halipula there.
Van Der Halipula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zaan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaan works over Van Der Halipula with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaan is pushing down on Van Der Halipula's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Der Halipula is fighting to maintain full guard but Zaan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Halipula's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaan stops Van Der Halipula from getting back to his feet.
Zaan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Halipula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaan.
Zaan working the head and body with strikes.
Zaan lands strikes from half guard.
Van Der Halipula taking some punishment here, with Zaan in his half guard.
Zaan is keen to just control but Van Der Halipula is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Halipula pushes Zaan off and gets back to his feet.
Zaan moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Van Der Halipula.
Van Der Halipula tries to circle away but Zaan has him pinned against the cage.
Van Der Halipula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Der Halipula wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaan misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Der Halipula blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaan throws an elbow but misses.
Van Der Halipula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaan prevents Van Der Halipula from breaking the clinch.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Halipula's efforts to push away.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Der Halipula blocks an elbow strike.
Zaan misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Der Halipula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaan closes the distance and clinches.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Der Halipula lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaan throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Halipula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Der Halipula is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Van Der Halipula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Der Halipula's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Halipula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaan misses with an elbow strike.
Zaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaan throws an elbow but misses.
Van Der Halipula blocks the elbow strike.
Van Der Halipula breaks the clinch.
Van Der Halipula swings for the body but Zaan moves out of range.
Zaan lands a high kick!
Van Der Halipula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hans Van Der Halipula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Der Halipula looks to land a left hand but Zaan moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Zaan.
Van Der Halipula throws a series of punches but Zaan moves out of range.
Van Der Halipula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaan doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Halipula circles away.
Zaan moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Halipula pushes him off.
Zaan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Halipula scores with a punch to the head.
Van Der Halipula is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaan throws a head kick but Van Der Halipula moves out of range.
Van Der Halipula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Der Halipula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Halipula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaan fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Van Der Halipula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zaan tries for a takedown but Van Der Halipula sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaan walks into a straight right hand from Van Der Halipula.
Van Der Halipula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaan.
Zaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaan is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Der Halipula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Van Der Halipula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Halipula tries to get out of the position.
Zaan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Halipula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Halipula wants to get back to his feet but Zaan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Der Halipula keeping moving, preventing Zaan from controlling successfully.
Zaan is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Halipula has wrist control.
Van Der Halipula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Halipula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zaan is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Der Halipula misses with a straight right.
Zaan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hans Van Der Halipula is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Der Halipula swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaan.
Van Der Halipula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaan wants to clinch up but Van Der Halipula keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Van Der Halipula misses.
Zaan cracks the inside of Van Der Halipula's front leg.
Van Der Halipula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaan tries to clinch up but Van Der Halipula circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Halipula blocks a jab.
Van Der Halipula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Halipula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hans Van Der Halipula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaan takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Halipula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaan drops his hands momentarily and Van Der Halipula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaan content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Halipula looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Der Halipula kicks off Zaan and gets to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaan.
Van Der Halipula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Halipula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaan throws a head kick that misses.
Zaan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Halipula, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaan has Van Der Halipula pressed against the cage, preventing Van Der Halipula from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Der Halipula breaks from the clinch.
Zaan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Der Halipula manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zaan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Halipula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaan prevents Van Der Halipula from getting back to his feet.
Zaan stays in close to Van Der Halipula's body and controls the position.
Zaan wants to control from the top but Van Der Halipula keeps moving.
Van Der Halipula is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zaan dives into side control.
Zaan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Der Halipula sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaan grinds an elbow into Van Der Halipula's temple.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Van Der Halipula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Der Halipula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Van Der Halipula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zaan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zaan landing a few strikes.
Zaan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zaan prevents Van Der Halipula from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaan lands a few punches from side control.
Van Der Halipula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zaan trying to control the position but Van Der Halipula is working away.
Van Der Halipula tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignaas Zaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Halipula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Der Halipula takes a step back to recover.
Van Der Halipula throws a hook to the side of Zaan's head but Zaan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaan slips under a jab from Van Der Halipula.
A punch lands to the side of Van Der Halipula 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hans Van Der Halipula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Der Halipula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Der Halipula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Der Halipula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaan.
Zaan throws a head kick that Van Der Halipula semi-blocks.
Zaan rushes Van Der Halipula and presses him up against the cage.
Van Der Halipula prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaan throws an elbow but misses.
Van Der Halipula dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Van Der Halipula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Halipula waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zaan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaan throws a head kick but Van Der Halipula moves out of range.
Zaan closes the distance and clinches.
Zaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Der Halipula blocks an elbow strike from Zaan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Der Halipula's brow.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Van Der Halipula tries to break the clinch but Zaan is controlling the position.
Zaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Der Halipula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaan scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Halipula is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Der Halipula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaan.
Van Der Halipula throws out a loose jab but Zaan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Zaan.
Zaan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaan misses with a head kick.
Van Der Halipula scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Halipula keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Van Der Halipula!
Van Der Halipula in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Van Der Halipula is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zaan scoring with strikes but Van Der Halipula is staying in there.
Van Der Halipula is in a horrible position here. Zaan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Halipula is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zaan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zaan looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Van Der Halipula really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Van Der Halipula trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zaan working Van Der Halipula over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaan landing strikes from the mount and Van Der Halipula is in trouble!
Zaan won't let Van Der Halipula get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Zaan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zaan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Van Der Halipula tries to buck Zaan off but he can't manage it.
Ignaas Zaan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Der Halipula can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Halipula wants to get back to his feet.
Zaan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zaan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Van Der Halipula looks a forlorn figure.
Van Der Halipula really wants to buck Zaan off and get back to his feet.
Van Der Halipula takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Der Halipula is rocked!
Zaan with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Van Der Halipula is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaan lands a big elbow - Van Der Halipula is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Van Der Halipula is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ignaas Zaan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari comes to the cage accompanied by Proteus - Full Metal Jacket. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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139 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tuhkasaari.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Tuhkasaari throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tuhkasaari slips under a jab.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Tuhkasaari's shoulder, as Tuhkasaari tries to avoid the shot.
Tuhkasaari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Tuhkasaari saw that one coming.
Tuhkasaari scores a takedown into full mount!
Tuhkasaari fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas wants to hold on but Tuhkasaari pushes him away.
Vargas is squirming around, avoiding Tuhkasaari's attempts to control the action.
Tuhkasaari controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuhkasaari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuhkasaari moves to back control.
Tuhkasaari tightening his grip on Vargas, looking for the choke.
Tuhkasaari controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vargas prevents Tuhkasaari from getting a body triangle.
Vargas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tuhkasaari's arms.
Tuhkasaari is persistently looking for the submission but Vargas is defending it well.
Tuhkasaari missing with strikes.
Vargas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Tuhkasaari manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Vargas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vargas is in a bad position with Tuhkasaari working for a choke. Vargas manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Tuhkasaari keeps moving.
Tuhkasaari looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuhkasaari wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas works his way into full mount!
Tuhkasaari is squirming around, avoiding Vargas's attempts to control the action.
Vargas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tuhkasaari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Tuhkasaari moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. Tuhkasaari obviously looking to wear him down.
Tuhkasaari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari drops back looking for a leg! Vargas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vargas manages to kick Tuhkasaari off! Tuhkasaari jumps back into Vargas's guard.
Tuhkasaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vargas is keeping the position for now.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuhkasaari is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.
Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tuhkasaari sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tuhkasaari is pressing down on Vargas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tuhkasaari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuhkasaari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it.
Vargas is refusing to be controlled, as Tuhkasaari sits in half guard.
Tuhkasaari trying to pass the guard but Vargas defending well.
Tuhkasaari uses his free foot to push down on Vargas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vargas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vargas reaches up to try and control the position but Tuhkasaari seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vargas rolls and tries to escape and now Tuhkasaari has his back!
Tuhkasaari working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Vargas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tuhkasaari has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Vargas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Teppo Tuhkasaari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zarius Matzischin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensei Tsiptsop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zarius Matzischin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sensei Tsiptsop!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsiptsop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsiptsop takes a swing at Matzischin's ribcage but misses.
Matzischin misses with a hook to the body
and Tsiptsop counters with a shoot takedown. Matzischin fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsiptsop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matzischin is keeping the position for now.
Matzischin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matzischin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsiptsop looking to pass the guard.
Matzischin managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsiptsop wants to control from the top but Matzischin keeps moving.
Matzischin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matzischin tries to get out of the position.
Tsiptsop won't allow Matzischin to sweep him here.
Tsiptsop trying to control the position from guard on top but Matzischin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matzischin misses with a few strikes there.
Tsiptsop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matzischin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiptsop shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsiptsop throws a right and a left that Matzischin avoids nicely.
Tsiptsop throws a body punch but Matzischin moves out of range.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop scores with a body shot.
Tsiptsop scores with a hook to the body. Matzischin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsiptsop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matzischin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsiptsop.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop misses with a body shot.
Tsiptsop ducks under a wild hook from Matzischin.
Tsiptsop misses the jab.
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.
Tsiptsop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop slips a jab and a cross from Matzischin.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsiptsop misses the target.
Tsiptsop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matzischin misses with a double jab
letting Tsiptsop counter with a right hand.
Matzischin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Sensei Tsiptsop has been cut.
Tsiptsop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matzischin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsiptsop lands with a hook. Matzischin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsiptsop misses with a hook.
Tsiptsop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zarius Matzischin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop digs a good hook to Matzischin's body.
Tsiptsop ducks under a wild hook from Matzischin.
Matzischin slips a jab from Tsiptsop.
Matzischin misses the body punch
and Tsiptsop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matzischin won't be happy with that.
Matzischin is not content to let Tsiptsop control the position.
Tsiptsop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tsiptsop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matzischin tries to improve position but can't.
Tsiptsop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matzischin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tsiptsop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matzischin to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin tries to bench press Tsiptsop off him but Tsiptsop keeps the position.
Tsiptsop goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matzischin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tsiptsop but great work by Matzischin.
Tsiptsop is trying to control Matzischin's posture but Matzischin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsiptsop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matzischin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsiptsop looks gassed!
Tsiptsop is looking to reverse the position.
Tsiptsop is letting Matzischin control him for a moment.
Tsiptsop prevents Matzischin from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matzischin working away.
Tsiptsop prevents Matzischin from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matzischin thumps Tsiptsop with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Tsiptsop.
Matzischin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matzischin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsiptsop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matzischin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsiptsop is one step ahead there.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsiptsop wants to control from the top but Matzischin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin managing to control the position.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsiptsop advances position into side control!
Matzischin wants to control but Tsiptsop postures up.
Matzischin prevents Tsiptsop from improving position.
Tsiptsop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matzischin is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matzischin is trying to control Tsiptsop's posture but Tsiptsop avoids it.
Tsiptsop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matzischin keeps working.
Matzischin defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matzischin jabs at Tsiptsop's body.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiptsop is breathing heavily.
Matzischin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsiptsop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsiptsop misses with a body shot.
Tsiptsop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matzischin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsiptsop throws out the jab.
Tsiptsop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matzischin avoids it really well and circles away.
Matzischin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsiptsop moves away.
Tsiptsop lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin throws the left hand but Tsiptsop avoids the punch easily.
Zarius Matzischin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matzischin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matzischin looks to land a combination but Tsiptsop avoids it well.
Tsiptsop digs a good body shot into Matzischin's ribs.
Tsiptsop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matzischin sprawls well. Matzischin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsiptsop gets slowly back to his feet.
Matzischin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsiptsop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsiptsop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tsiptsop showed some decent athleticism there.
Matzischin pushes Tsiptsop off looking to stand but Tsiptsop dives back in and keeps control.
Tsiptsop is looking to advance position but Matzischin won't allow it.
Matzischin tries to roll over but Tsiptsop keeps him under control.
Tsiptsop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matzischin wants to sweep but Tsiptsop has passed to side control!
Tsiptsop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsiptsop misses with a straight right.
Zarius Matzischin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matzischin leaves Tsiptsop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matzischin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsiptsop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matzischin pinned against the cage. Matzischin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matzischin swinging wilding here.
Tsiptsop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsiptsop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matzischin counters with a good low kick that Tsiptsop was not able to check.
Tsiptsop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matzischin swivels and escapes.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsiptsop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matzischin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsiptsop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Tsiptsop misses.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Matzischin.
Matzischin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matzischin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsiptsop's head backwards.
Matzischin misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matzischin.
Tsiptsop lands a jab to Matzischin's midsection.
Matzischin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsiptsop moves away.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matzischin as he avoids it easily.
Matzischin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matzischin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matzischin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matzischin scores with a hook to the body. Tsiptsop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matzischin misses with the combination.
Tsiptsop lands a slapping body shot.
Tsiptsop lands with a hook. Matzischin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop misses with a shot to the body
and Matzischin counters with a good low kick that Tsiptsop was not able to check.
Tsiptsop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matzischin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sensei Tsiptsop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsiptsop looks to land a combination but Matzischin avoids it well.
Matzischin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsiptsop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsiptsop misses with a wild body shot.
Tsiptsop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tsiptsop lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop connects with a body shot.
Tsiptsop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matzischin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsiptsop at a distance.
Tsiptsop fails to land with a series of punches.
Matzischin lands the left hand.
Tsiptsop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsiptsop has a takedown stuffed.
Matzischin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matzischin throws a series of punches but Tsiptsop avoids them all with ease.
Matzischin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsiptsop circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Tsiptsop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Tsiptsop with that takedown attempt.
Matzischin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsiptsop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matzischin pinned against the cage. Matzischin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsiptsop misses the body punch
and Matzischin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matzischin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop fails with the takedown.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matzischin as he jumps to the side.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsiptsop on the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matzischin throws a right and a left that Tsiptsop avoids nicely.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
Matzischin throws a hook but Tsiptsop avoids it easily.
Tsiptsop slips under a jab.
Matzischin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsiptsop misses with a takedown
and Matzischin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsiptsop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matzischin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsiptsop somewhat.
Matzischin misses with a hook. Tsiptsop ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin misses with a hook.
Matzischin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsiptsop can do to turn this around?
Matzischin avoids the body shot from Tsiptsop.
Nice defenses there by Matzischin.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsiptsop shoots for a takedown but Matzischin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matzischin cracks Tsiptsop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matzischin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsiptsop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matzischin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsiptsop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matzischin rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsiptsop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matzischin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsiptsop counters with a single leg into guard. Matzischin didn't expect that.
Matzischin pulls Tsiptsop in close to prevent any damage.
Matzischin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tsiptsop preventing the sweep.
Matzischin is trying to keep Tsiptsop in close.
Tsiptsop preventing the sweep.
Matzischin is trying to control the position but Tsiptsop postures up.
Tsiptsop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsiptsop trying to control but Matzischin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Matzischin missing with a left hand there. Tsiptsop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsiptsop throws a one two combo.
Tsiptsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matzischin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop fails with the takedown.
Matzischin misses with a combination
letting Tsiptsop counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Tsiptsop coming out on top.
Tsiptsop takes a swing at Matzischin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin had his way with Sensei Tsiptsop in that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
That's time! Matzischin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matzischin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matzischin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsiptsop.
Matzischin scores with the left hand. Tsiptsop knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsiptsop gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsiptsop is thwarting Matzischin's attempts to control the position.
Matzischin is staying active underneath Tsiptsop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matzischin is trying to maintain the position but Tsiptsop is very close to passing his half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tsiptsop wants to control but Matzischin is keeping him busy.
Tsiptsop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matzischin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsiptsop.
Matzischin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsiptsop on the ground.
Matzischin gets full guard.
Sensei Tsiptsop has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsiptsop is one step ahead there.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tsiptsop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matzischin.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiptsop dodges the punch combination from Matzischin.
Tsiptsop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matzischin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsiptsop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Tsiptsop moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsiptsop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsiptsop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matzischin's waist but Matzischin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsiptsop off to one side.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Matzischin punishes Tsiptsop's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsiptsop misses with a hook to the body
letting Matzischin counter with a right hand.
Matzischin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsiptsop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matzischin counters with a good low kick that Tsiptsop was not able to check.
Matzischin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matzischin lands a jab to the nose.
Tsiptsop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsiptsop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tsiptsop duly obliges.
Matzischin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matzischin misses with a looping right.
Tsiptsop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matzischin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop throws a body punch but Matzischin moves out of range.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop throws a combination. Matzischin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsiptsop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matzischin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matzischin lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matzischin.
Matzischin scores with a nice head shot.
Matzischin connects with a single shot there.
Tsiptsop throws a body punch but Matzischin moves out of range.
Tsiptsop dives in and grabs Matzischin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matzischin pushes down on Tsiptsop's head and hops out.
Zarius Matzischin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsiptsop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsiptsop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiptsop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsiptsop.
Sensei Tsiptsop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matzischin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zarius Matzischin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matzischin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zarius Matzischin!
Zarius Matzischin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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