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HBCC 21 : Serious Balls PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Greenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romeo Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Greenberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Greenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Greenberg.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greenberg is keeping busy.
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Greenberg has double underhooks.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin throws a head kick but Greenberg moves out of range.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greenberg is able to avoid easily.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Greenberg is out of range.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Greenberg moves out of range easily.
Martin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martin throws a right and a left that Greenberg avoids nicely.
Greenberg shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greenberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Greenberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greenberg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Greenberg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martin wants to get back to full guard.
Martin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Greenberg manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Martin is trying to stand.
Martin is squirming around, avoiding Greenberg's attempts to control the action.
Martin tries to hold on but Greenberg pushes him away.
Martin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin tries to control Greenberg's body but Greenberg pushes him off. Martin squirms to his side and now Greenberg has his back!
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.
Martin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Martin tries to escape but Greenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Greenberg's guard. Nice work there by Martin.
Martin stands and steps away. Greenberg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Greenberg dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Greenberg moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick but Greenberg moves out of range.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenberg feints and as Martin raises his hands in defense, Greenberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to improve his position but instead Greenberg has moved into half guard.
Greenberg prevents Martin from improving his position.
Martin pushes Greenberg off but Greenberg dives into side control.
Martin is not content to let Greenberg control the position.
Martin tries to control but Greenberg manages to take his back.
Greenberg is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Martin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Martin trying to control the hands but Greenberg breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Greenberg working for the choke.
Greenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greenberg is breathing heavily.
Martin just trying to survive but Greenberg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Martin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenberg is going olschool here, as he tries to force Martin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Martin shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Greenberg 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.
Mark Greenberg dominated that round.
That's time! Greenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Greenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Greenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin thumps Greenberg with a low kick.
Greenberg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martin.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenberg looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greenberg circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Greenberg on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Greenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenberg slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Greenberg moves out of range easily.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romeo Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Greenberg should have avoided that one.
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Greenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Martin throws a series of punches but Greenberg avoids them all with ease.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Greenberg with an uppercut!
Martin misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Greenberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greenberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Martin.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin lands with a nice combination. Greenberg backs away looking to recover.
Greenberg dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Martin swinging wilding here.
Martin scores with a jab.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenberg off to one side.
Martin lands a body shot.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greenberg is able to avoid easily.
Martin scores with a one two! Greenberg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin tests Greenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romeo Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martin has managed to clinch.
Greenberg is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin throws a series of strikes that have Greenberg backpedaling.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Greenberg shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Greenberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mark Greenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenberg is defended easily by Martin.
Martin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greenberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Greenberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin pulls Greenberg in close to his closed guard and prevents Greenberg from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martin is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greenberg.
Martin throws a series of punches but Greenberg avoids them all with ease.
Martin tries to clinch but Greenberg moves out of range.
Martin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greenberg is out of range.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Greenberg moved out of range nicely.
Martin scores with a jab.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenberg manages to avoid it.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Greenberg shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greenberg.
Martin has had enough of the clinch but Greenberg keeps him there for the moment.
Martin digs a right hand into Greenberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Greenberg's gas tank.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin scores with a jab. Greenberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martin is looking to clinch but Greenberg is avoiding it.
Greenberg avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Greenberg circles away.
Martin tries to clinch but Greenberg moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenberg.
Greenberg shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Greenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin motions for Greenberg to come forward. Martin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin thuds his right hand into Greenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin misses with a kick to the body.
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Greenberg pushes him off.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Greenberg has him pressed against the cage.
Martin stalling against the cage.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Greenberg has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenberg is trying to drag Martin to the mat but Martin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Greenberg has Martin pressed against the cage, preventing Martin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martin manages to break the clinch.
Greenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greenberg.
Greenberg dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Greenberg's head and hops out.
Martin swinging wilding here.
Martin is looking to clinch but Greenberg is avoiding it.
Martin swinging wilding here.
Greenberg has a takedown stuffed.
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.
Martin scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenberg is defended easily by Martin.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greenberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin misses with a wild combination.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romeo Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romeo Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GIANT KONG. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Lasileuka!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kong looks to land a right hand but Lasileuka moved out of range.
kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lasileuka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lasileuka there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Amin Lasileuka has been cut.
Lasileuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasileuka wants to clinch.
Lasileuka gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
kong is pressing down on Lasileuka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
kong looking for a sweep. Not yet kong, not yet.
kong keeping moving, preventing Lasileuka from controlling successfully.
kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lasileuka.
kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lasileuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lasileuka wants to control from the top but kong keeps moving.
Lasileuka looking to sit in guard and control but kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasileuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lasileuka is looking to stand up but kong isn't so interested in that idea.
kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lasileuka's head.
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.
kong stops Lasileuka from standing up.
kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Lasileuka is retaining full guard.
kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
kong throws a big right hand that misses.
kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lasileuka gets the takedown into side control.
Lasileuka is looking to take a break and control but kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lasileuka cracks kong with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong is looking for a sweep.
Lasileuka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
kong sneaks back into half guard.
Lasileuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kong defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasileuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lasileuka trying to control from half guard but kong is working away.
Lasileuka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lasileuka trying to control the action but kong is working from the bottom.
kong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lasileuka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
kong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lasileuka's guard.
kong prevents Lasileuka from getting back to his feet.
kong forces his way into half guard.
kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
kong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kong is breathing heavily.
Lasileuka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lasileuka pushes kong off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lasileuka cracks kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giant kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amin Lasileuka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lasileuka has a takedown stuffed.
kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by kong.
Lasileuka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
kong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lasileuka's best efforts.
kong gets full guard.
Lasileuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lasileuka stopping the sweep attempt from kong.
Lasileuka throwing strikes from guard but kong blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka throws and elbow that misses. kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lasileuka's guard. Nice move by kong!
Lasileuka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasileuka is breathing heavily.
kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
kong postures up in Lasileuka's guard and throws a big left but Lasileuka blocks it.
kong wants to pass the guard but Lasileuka is keeping the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kong misses the jab.
Lasileuka scores with a takedown into kong's guard.
Lasileuka thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lasileuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lasileuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lasileuka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lasileuka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lasileuka tries to move into full mount but can't pass kong's legs.
kong keeps Lasileuka under control for a moment.
Lasileuka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka working the head with strikes.
kong is looking to regain half guard here but Lasileuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Lasileuka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lasileuka cracks kong with a big elbow.
kong is looking to reverse the position.
Lasileuka trying to control the position but kong is working away.
kong is trying to work for a sweep but Lasileuka has mounted him!
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.
kong is looking to get to half guard.
Lasileuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lasileuka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish kong?
kong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lasileuka unloading with bombs!
Lasileuka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now kong is on top in guard.
Lasileuka pushes kong off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amin Lasileuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amin Lasileuka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lasileuka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amin Lasileuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasileuka throws a big shot that misses.
Lasileuka moves forwards but kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lasileuka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for kong!
kong tries to reverse the position but Lasileuka maintains control.
kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Lasileuka has a good base and remains in mount.
Lasileuka landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Giant kong has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Lasileuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Lasileuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
kong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lasileuka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasileuka.
Lasileuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kong defending well though.
kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lasileuka tries to free his leg and advance position but kong is retaining full guard.
kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka won't allow kong to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lasileuka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lasileuka throwing shots but kong is blocking nicely.
Lasileuka is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and kong reverses the position - he's now on top in Lasileuka's guard.
kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasileuka pushes kong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lasileuka shoots in and bounces kong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
kong keeping moving, preventing Lasileuka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lasileuka!
kong unloading with bombs!
Amin Lasileuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
kong is landing with some decent strikes but Lasileuka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
kong breaks from Lasileuka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lasileuka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
kong breaks from Lasileuka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka is trying to stand.
kong looking to finish Lasileuka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lasileuka!
kong has hold of Lasileuka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lasileuka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
kong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kong won't let Lasileuka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lasileuka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
kong with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amin Lasileuka.
I think Lasileuka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amin Lasileuka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Bittbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Bittbull has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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284 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Bittbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bittbull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapman lands with a shot to the body.
Chapman misses with a hook.
Bittbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapman pinned against the cage. Chapman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chapman scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jose Bittbull has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bittbull.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Bittbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman throws a jab when Bittbull was well out of range.
Chapman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chapman throws a jab when Bittbull was well out of range.
Bittbull moves out of range as Chapman strikes.
Chapman catches Bittbull napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bittbull to the canvas!
Chapman distracts Bittbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bittbull is rocked!
Chapman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Bittbull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bittbull is breathing heavily.
Chapman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bittbull seems to have got his legs back now.
Chapman lands a couple of digs.
Jose Bittbull's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman distracts Bittbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chapman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bittbull might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chapman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bittbull's head.
Bittbull keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Chapman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chapman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chapman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bittbull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bittbull can't keep his opponent in guard - Chapman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chapman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chapman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Bittbull trying to hold on to Chapman's head to control him but Chapman postures up.
Chapman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chapman working the head and body with strikes.
Bittbull tries to roll over but Chapman keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bittbull trying to hold on to Chapman's head to control him but Chapman postures up.
Chapman misses with a head shot. Bittbull uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bittbull is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Bittbull from controlling successfully.
Chapman wants to sweep but no luck.
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bittbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bittbull landing with the ground and pound.
Bittbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Bittbull from controlling successfully.
Bittbull throws a strike but Chapman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Chapman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Bittbull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bittbull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chapman circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bittbull.
Bittbull shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but Bittbull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bittbull shoots for a takedown but Chapman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Bittbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bittbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chapman pinned against the cage. Chapman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bittbull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chapman as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman connects with a single shot there.
Bittbull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chapman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chapman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman has his foot on Bittbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bittbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Bittbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bittbull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chapman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chapman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bittbull!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittbull is bucking up trying to escape but Chapman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jose Bittbull's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Bittbull's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Chapman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Sjoblum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sjoblum has chosen Viikate - Viina & Terva & Hauta as his entrance music. Brad Sjoblum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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285 lbs
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250 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinnie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brad Sjoblum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sjoblum moves away.
Sjoblum tries a head kick but it misses.
Sjoblum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Collins.
It looks like Brad Sjoblum has been cut.
Sjoblum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sjoblum circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Collins. Sjoblum falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Collins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinnie Collins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Widaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Buzzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Hellacopters - I´m Watching You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Widaca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Widaca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Buzzo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzzo shoots in for a double leg but Widaca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Widaca moves away from the strike by Buzzo.
Widaca swats away the attempt to clinch by Buzzo.
Buzzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Widaca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buzzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Widaca sprawls well. Widaca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buzzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Buzzo tries to clinch but Widaca moves out of range.
Buzzo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Widaca sprawls well initially but Buzzo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Buzzo with the ground and pound but Widaca uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Buzzo throwing strikes but missing.
Buzzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Widaca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widaca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buzzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Buzzo wants to improve his position but instead Widaca has moved into half guard.
Buzzo tries to get to full guard but Widaca has control of the leg.
Buzzo punching from the bottom.
Buzzo wants to get back to full guard but Widaca has passed into side control.
Buzzo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Widaca looking to control and managing it successfully.
Buzzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buzzo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buzzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buzzo can't escape the position.
Widaca trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widaca blocks Buzzo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Buzzo looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buzzo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Widaca stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Buzzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Widaca.
Widaca lands a head shot.
Buzzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Widaca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Buzzo.
Buzzo is looking to clinch but Widaca is avoiding it.
Widaca moves into range and clinches up with Buzzo.
Widaca prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Widaca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buzzo looking for a takedown.
Widaca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buzzo tries for a takedown but Widaca manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzo takes a shot to the head.
Widaca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buzzos head.
Widaca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Widaca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Widaca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Widaca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Widaca.
Widaca gets through Buzzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Widaca lands a nice uppercut.
Widaca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Widaca breaks from the clinch.
Buzzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Widaca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buzzo has time to react.
Widaca throws a nice looking combination but Buzzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Widaca moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buzzo moves forwards but Widaca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Widaca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buzzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Widaca as he avoids it easily.
Buzzo needs to keep his hands up - Widaca had a free shot at his head there.
Widaca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buzzo, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Widaca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Widaca lands an overhand right.
Buzzo moves into the clinch.
Buzzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Widaca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buzzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buzzo is trying to stall.
Buzzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Widaca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buzzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Widaca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John Widaca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Buzzo.
Widaca lands with a right to the head.
Widaca lands with a right to the head.
Buzzo is working for takedown but Widaca is calmly controlling the position for now.
Widaca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buzzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Widaca pulls his leg out and moves away.
Widaca scores with a jab. Buzzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Widaca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buzzo backs up against the cage.
Buzzo is rocked!
Widaca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buzzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buzzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Widaca finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Widaca. That's going to slow Buzzo down.
Buzzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Widaca lands a really nice looking cross but Buzzo seems unphased.
Buzzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Widaca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widaca jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Widaca.
Buzzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buzzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Widaca connects with a single shot there.
Widaca scores with a nice strike.
Widaca staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Widaca.
Widaca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buzzo fails with the takedown.
John Widaca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widaca lands a jab to Buzzo's midsection.
Widaca lands with a nice body punch.
Widaca lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buzzo backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widaca moves into range and clinches up with Buzzo.
Widaca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buzzo backwards.
A short right from Widaca.
Buzzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Widaca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Widaca lands with a right to the head.
Widaca dips a shoulder and cracks Buzzo with a mighty uppercut! Buzzo falls back against the cage and Widaca unloads with a barrage of strikes! Buzzo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Widaca screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Widaca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Fight till you die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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 New York, Anthony Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcio Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abaddon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abaddon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oliveira is rocked!
Abaddon lands with a right and another and another! Oliveira is in big trouble! Abaddon lands again and this time it's lights out for Oliveira! A quality knockout there for Abaddon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Abaddon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Taps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seymour Taps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Mouzone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouzone lands a nice hook to Taps's body. Taps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taps fails to land the takedown.
Taps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mouzone tries to avoid it but Taps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mouzone to the ground. Mouzone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Mouzone finds it's target.
It looks like Seymour Taps has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouzone cracks Taps with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mouzone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taps to stand back up!
Taps is rocked!
Mouzone fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Taps out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marlo Mouzone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mugen Ainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan TanHer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mugen Ainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan TanHer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from TanHer. Ainu shrugs it off though.
TanHer moves into range and clinches up with Ainu.
TanHer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainu.
Ainu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ainu wants to get back to striking at distance but TanHer won't allow it.
Ainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ainu wants to get back to striking at distance but TanHer won't allow it.
Ainu can't break the clinch.
TanHer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
TanHer misses with a short punch on the inside.
TanHer lands a nice uppercut.
TanHer taking a breather.
TanHer lands a right hand.
TanHer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ainus head.
The referee calls for TanHer to work.
Ainu wants to break free but TanHer has control.
Ainu wants to break free but TanHer has control.
Still in the clinch, TanHer scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainu tries to break free but TanHer pushes him back against the cage.
TanHer has Ainu pressed against the cage.
TanHer misses with a knee strike.
TanHer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
TanHer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ainu is defending well for now.
TanHer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
TanHer slows down the pace here.
TanHer misses with an elbow strike.
TanHer digs a right hand into Ainu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ainu's gas tank.
TanHer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ainu tries to break the clinch but TanHer is controlling the position.
TanHer lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TanHer leaning against his opponent.
TanHer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
TanHer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TanHer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ainu throws a punch but it's blocked by TanHer.
TanHer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from TanHer.
TanHer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ainu or not.
Good body shot from TanHer.
TanHer scores with a nice hook to the head.
TanHer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ainu tries to break free but TanHer pushes him back against the cage.
TanHer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ainu backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from TanHer. Ainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
TanHer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TanHer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TanHer.
TanHer moves into range and clinches up with Ainu.
TanHer prevents Ainu from breaking the clinch.
Ainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from TanHer.
TanHer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TanHer lands a nice shot to the body.
Ainu is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
TanHer tries to throw a body punch but Ainu avoids it by throwing TanHer back against the cage.
TanHer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from TanHer.
Ainu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TanHer lands a nice shot to the body.
TanHer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from TanHer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainu is trying to force a seperation but TanHer has the dominant position.
TanHer lands a body punch.
Ainu is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Ainu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
TanHer lands with a light punch inside.
TanHer is working Ainu over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, TanHer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
TanHer lands an elbow that stopped Ainu in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from TanHer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, TanHer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ainu blocks an uppercut.
Ainu managing to block the knees to the body from TanHer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TanHer cracks Ainu with a nice body shot.
TanHer lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from TanHer.
TanHer controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan TanHer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
TanHer fails with a takedown attempt.
TanHer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ainu, pushing him back against the cage.
TanHer is struggling to control the position.
TanHer lands a shot to the body.
TanHer misses with the head strike.
Evan TanHer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
TanHer is working Ainu over against the cage.
TanHer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ainu working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from TanHer as the two fighters clinch.
TanHer just leaning against Ainu, taking a breather.
TanHer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mugen Ainu has been cut.
TanHer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ainu avoiding damage as TanHer throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TanHer has Ainu pressed against the cage, preventing Ainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ainu tries to break the clinch but TanHer is controlling the position.
TanHer scores with a shoulder strike.
TanHer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TanHer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TanHer.
Ainu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from TanHer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ainu.
TanHer has Ainu pressed against the cage.
Ainu is trying to break the clinch but TanHer is controlling him.
TanHer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
TanHer scores with a hook to the body.
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.
TanHer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
TanHer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TanHer prevents Ainu from breaking the clinch.
TanHer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
TanHer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
TanHer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ainu momentarily.
TanHer drives through with a takedown into guard.
TanHer wants to control from the top but Ainu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TanHer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ainu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ainu tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TanHer stops Ainu from standing up.
TanHer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TanHer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TanHer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TanHer looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ainu misses with a body shot
and TanHer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ainu!
TanHer looking to control but Ainu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TanHer dominating with strikes here.
Ainu can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TanHer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ainu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ainu and TanHer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
TanHer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ainu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
TanHer is trying to ground and pound but Ainu uses the momentary lack of control by TanHer to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan TanHer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mugen Ainu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ainu thows a leg kick but TanHer checks it
and TanHer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mugen Ainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TanHer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
TanHer misses with a takedown attempt - Ainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ainu throws a combination that misses
and TanHer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ainu's guard.
Ainu wants to sweep but no luck.
TanHer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ainu keeping moving, preventing TanHer from controlling successfully.
TanHer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ainu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
TanHer postures up in Ainu's guard and throws a big left but Ainu blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TanHer is controlling him.
TanHer landing some decent shots from guard.
TanHer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TanHer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
TanHer wants to clinch up but Ainu keeps it at a distance.
TanHer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TanHer lands a nice shot that snaps Ainu's head back.
TanHer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ainu tries to get to full guard but TanHer has control of the leg.
Mugen Ainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainu blocking the ground and pound attempt from TanHer.
TanHer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ainu's head.
Ainu is staying active underneath TanHer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ainu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
TanHer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TanHer lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Ainu coming out on top.
Ainu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and TanHer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ainu wants to get back to full guard but TanHer has passed into side control.
TanHer looking to finish with strikes here!
TanHer landing shots from mount.
TanHer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Evan TanHer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TanHer trying to control but Ainu is having none of it.
TanHer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TanHer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ainu because TanHer loaded up on that one.
TanHer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ainu is squirming around, avoiding TanHer's attempts to control the action.
Ainu is wriggling around trying to escape.
TanHer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TanHer with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan TanHer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TanHer 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan TanHer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Volkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kallias Straton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Volkoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Volkoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kallias Straton!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkoff takes a swing at Straton's ribcage but misses.
Straton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkoff.
Volkoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkoff misses with a two punch combination.
Volkoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Straton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkoff throws a low kick, looking for Straton's leg but Straton calmly moves out of range.
Volkoff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Volkoff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkoff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Straton avoids the body shot from Volkoff.
Volkoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkoff scores with a nice body kick.
Straton looks gassed!
Volkoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Volkoff and Straton falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Volkoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Volkoff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes to the cage accompanied by Dope - Debonair. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Per Svensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svensson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Svensson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Sanderson tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Sanderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanderson working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson is trying to control here but Sanderson has managed to regain half guard.
Sanderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Svensson trying to pass the guard but Sanderson defending well.
Sanderson punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Svensson pulls his head out easily.
Svensson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanderson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Sanderson slips under a jab.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Sanderson is out of range.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanderson.
A jab lands there for Svensson.
Sanderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Sanderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Svensson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanderson avoids the damage to the body.
Svensson can't break the clinch.
Sanderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanderson feints and as Svensson raises his hands in defense, Sanderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson being controlled here momentarily.
Svensson looking to control.
Svensson pulls Sanderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanderson working some strikes from top position.
Sanderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanderson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Svensson trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
Svensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanderson throwing strikes but missing.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Sanderson is proving a slippery customer.
Sanderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Svensson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanderson landing with the ground and pound.
Svensson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson tries to clinch
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
Svensson manages to get back to half guard.
Svensson wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy.
Svensson looks gassed!
Sanderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Svensson trying to hold on to Sanderson's head to control him but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Sanderson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanderson lands a nice short elbow.
Sanderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanderson.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svensson sprawls well. Svensson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svensson defending well as Sanderson loads up on a big left hand.
Sanderson connects with a crisp jab.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Svensson looks to throw the jab but Sanderson is out of range.
Svensson throws a push kick but Sanderson slaps the foot to one side.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Sanderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Per Svensson has been cut.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanderson tries to keep at a distance but Svensson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Svensson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svensson breaks the clinch.
Svensson blocks a jab.
Svensson throws a head kick but Sanderson moves out of range.
Sanderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svensson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Sanderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Svensson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Sanderson.
Svensson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanderson lands with a cross.
Svensson tries to clinch but Sanderson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svensson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sanderson grinds an elbow into Svensson's temple.
Sanderson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Svensson some visible discomfort.
Sanderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Svensson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sanderson lands some shots froms side control.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sanderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanderson scoring with punches from side control.
Svensson wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Svensson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Svensson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Svensson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanderson.
Svensson can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Svensson looks to clinch
and Sanderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svensson has time to react.
Sanderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Sanderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Svensson, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Svensson against the cage but Svensson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Sanderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Per Svensson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanderson connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.
Sanderson misses the shot to the body.
Sanderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Svensson sprawls well initially but Sanderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svensson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanderson is working away from the top position though.
Sanderson is working for a kimura but Svensson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanderson throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Per Svensson'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.
Svensson looks to clinch
and Sanderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svensson thinking.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Sanderson moves out of range easily.
Sanderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Svensson 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.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Svensson blocks nicely.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Sanderson misses.
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svensson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Sanderson looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Sanderson shoots for a takedown but Svensson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Svensson has closed the distance and engaged Sanderson in a clinch.
Svensson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Svensson looking to throw knees to the head but Sanderson is blocking nicely.
Sanderson managing to block the knees to the body from Svensson.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanderson avoids it.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanderson.
Sanderson misses with the ground and pound.
Svensson tries to bench press Sanderson off him but Sanderson keeps the position.
Sanderson misses with the ground and pound.
Svensson is looking to regain half guard here but Sanderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanderson scores with punches from side control.
Sanderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Svensson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sanderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sanderson finds it's way through Svensson's defenses.
Svensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanderson's sensitive parts.
Svensson throws the kick towards the body but Sanderson avoids it.
Svensson closes the distance but Sanderson moves to the side
and Sanderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
Sanderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Svensson trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanderson connects with a nice short shot to Svensson's temple.
Sanderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanderson lands a nice short elbow.
Sanderson throwing shots but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Sanderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Sanderson eventually gives up the hold.
Svensson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanderson.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Per Svensson's cut.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanderson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Sanderson ducks down to avoid it.
Sanderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanderson throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Svensson.
A lazy left from Sanderson finds it's target.
Svensson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svensson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svensson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanderson.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Sanderson's ribs.
Cael Sanderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Svensson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Svensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Sanderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svensson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanderson catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Svensson misses with a body kick.
Sanderson thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Sanderson lands a two punch combo.
Sanderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanderson lands a head shot.
Sanderson lands an overhand right.
Sanderson throws a shot to the body.
Sanderson throws a shot to the body.
Sanderson clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the cage.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Svensson prevents the takedown attempt.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svensson is pressed up against the cage. Sanderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svensson down to the mat. Svensson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with a takedown
and Svensson counters with a series of strikes. Sanderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Sanderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Svensson which made him look bad.
Svensson throws a sloppy head kick and Sanderson moves out of range easily.
Svensson takes one to the side of the head.
Sanderson scores with a nice head shot.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson slips a jab from Sanderson.
Sanderson tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Sanderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Svensson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanderson's brow.
Svensson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson prevents Sanderson from breaking the clinch.
Sanderson is trying to break free.
Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Sanderson lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Sanderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson lands a head kick. Sanderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson needs to keep his hands up - Sanderson had a free shot at his head there.
Svensson missing with a left hand there. Sanderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensson, pushing him back against the cage.
Svensson tries to circle away but Sanderson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson had his way with Per Svensson in that round.
The cut man is working on Per Svensson's cut.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Sanderson.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Svensson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svensson.
Sanderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Svensson throws out a leg kick but Sanderson moves out of range and Svensson only half commits.
Svensson misses with a hook to the body
and Sanderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanderson jabs Svensson right on the nose. Svensson blinks but takes it well.
Sanderson lands a jab to Svensson's midsection.
Sanderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svensson.
No luck for Sanderson with that takedown attempt.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Sanderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svensson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanderson to score an easy takedown into full 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.
Sanderson has gone for a leg lock! Svensson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanderson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
Svensson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Svensson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep.
Svensson is trying to ground and pound but Sanderson uses the momentary lack of control by Svensson to regain half guard.
Sanderson is looking to control Svensson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanderson avoid being mounted?
Svensson tries to pass to full mount but Sanderson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanderson wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Svensson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanderson has wrist control.
Sanderson trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Sanderson misses.
Svensson lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson lands with a kick to the temple. Sanderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Svensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Svensson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svensson tries to avoid it but Sanderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svensson to the ground. Svensson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson has Sanderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Svensson keeps control of Sanderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svensson manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson cracks the inside of Sanderson's front leg.
Svensson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson tries to land a leg kick but Sanderson saw it coming and moves away.
Svensson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Per Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanderson throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Svensson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sanderson counter with a right hand.
Sanderson with a nice cross.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanderson cracks Svensson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanderson moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Sanderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cael Sanderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanderson, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson retains his middleweight title!
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