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AVC 07 - Crowning a 205 Champ PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy LeBear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBear comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Care Bear Tv Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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192 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teddy LeBear!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBear throws out the jab.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBear.
LeBear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Tom Johnson has been cut.
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!
LeBear tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
LeBear circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Johnson to the canvas! Johnson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - LeBear keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy LeBear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mexhe Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mexhe Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sonny Yung!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a head kick that misses.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain misses with a head kick.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yung blocks a head kick by Cain.
Yung blocks a head kick by Cain.
Yung blocks a head kick by Cain.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Yung avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Yung blocks a head kick by Cain.
Yung lands with a nice combination. Cain backs away looking to recover.
Yung misses with a wild combination.
Yung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yung looking for a guillotine from mount but Cain is having none of it.
Yung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Yung connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yung with shots to the head and body - Cain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cain is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Cain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Yung.
Yung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yung looking to secure an arm triangle but Cain defends it well.
Cain seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung with shots to the head and body - Cain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung cracks Cain with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Yung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain wants to get back to his feet.
Yung scoring with punches and elbows.
Yung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yung but great work by Cain.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
Yung can't do much from the bottom here.
Yung is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cain is controlling him well.
Yung throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cain trying to control the action but Yung is working from the bottom.
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.
Yung regains half guard.
Yung actively working from the bottom here.
Yung trying to control but Cain postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cain misses with a head kick.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mexhe Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
Yung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yung showed some decent athleticism there.
Yung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Yung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Yung.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Cain misses with a head kick.
Yung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yung lands in his opponent's guard.
Yung is working Cain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cain controls Yung momentarily but Yung frees himself.
Yung stands up from Cain's guard - Yung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yung lands in his opponent's guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yung landing some decent shots from guard.
Yung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yung throws a head kick that misses.
Cain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung stands up from Cain's guard - Yung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yung!
Cain throws a sloppy head kick
and Yung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cain's guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Yung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonny Yung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain has momentary wrist control but Yung slips an elbow through the middle.
Yung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yung preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung distracts Cain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yung landing some decent shots from guard.
Yung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Yung manages to pass to side control.
Nice strikes from Yung there.
Yung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cain sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cain gets full guard.
Cain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yung is one step ahead there.
Cain isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yung stacks Cain on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yung!
Cain can't do much from the bottom here.
Yung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Yung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yung looks to land a combination. Cain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yung gets the takedown into side control.
Yung 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.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yung lands a nice forearm strike.
Cain gets back to half guard.
Cain trying to hold on to Yung's head to control him but Yung postures up.
Yung wants to take a breather but Cain is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yung.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung is working for a kimura but Cain is defending it quite comfortably.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Yung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick
and Yung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yung.
Yung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yung stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick by Cain misses
and Yung counters with a single leg into guard. Cain didn't expect that.
Cain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cain looking to control.
Yung cracks Cain with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.
Cain is working hard here to advance position.
Yung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cain's head.
Cain wants to improve his position but instead Yung has moved into half guard.
Yung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yung winds up and cracks Cain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cain manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard.
Cain tries to stand but Yung is controlling from the bottom.
Sonny Yung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yung has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Cain should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yung has tightened it up now! Cain should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sonny Yung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oceano Pacifico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David HasselhON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oceano Pacifico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David HasselhON!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HasselhON tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HasselhON pulls out of a head kick attempt.
HasselhON pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacifico looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for HasselhON!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacifico looking for a guillotine from mount but HasselhON is having none of it.
HasselhON regains half guard.
Pacifico is sneakily working for an arm triangle but HasselhON sees it coming and defends easily.
Pacifico is looking for a kimura here.
HasselhON is defending against the submission attempts here by Pacifico.
HasselhON tries to get to full guard but Pacifico has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacifico is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and HasselhON defends it well.
Pacifico seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. HasselhON is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oceano Pacifico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ante Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson comes to the cage accompanied by Jag skrattar idag - Ison & Fille. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson fails with the takedown.
Aquilani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svensson counters with a single leg into guard. Aquilani didn't expect that.
Aquilani is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.
Svensson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aquilani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aquilani keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully.
Svensson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aquilani is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aquilani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Svensson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Aquilani is tightening it up a little... Svensson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Svensson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Svensson taps out! nice BJJ there by Aquilani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alberto Aquilani!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence. Beam has chosen The Gambler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lebowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beam somewhat.
Beam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lebowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lebowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Beam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lebowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lebowski.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebowski is keeping the position for now.
Lebowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lebowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beam drops back looking for a leg! Lebowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lebowski manages to kick Beam off! Beam jumps back into Lebowski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lebowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beam has managed to get both his arms back between Lebowski's legs - danger averted.
Lebowski pushes a forearm under Beam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Beam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffrey Lebowski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maj Taj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Izecson dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Izecson dos Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maj Taj's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maj Taj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Izecson dos Santos !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izecson dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Taj tries to sprawl out of it but Izecson dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taj scores with a decent looking hook.
Taj throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ricardo Izecson dos Santos has been cut.
Izecson dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Taj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izecson dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izecson dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Izecson dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Taj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maj Taj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos .
Taj swinging wilding here.
Izecson dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Taj lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izecson dos Santos scores with a takedown into Taj's guard.
Izecson dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Izecson dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taj wants to stand and escape but Izecson dos Santos is having none of it.
Izecson dos Santos is looking to pass into half guard but Taj pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taj is in guard.
Izecson dos Santos is controlling Taj's posture.
Taj not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Izecson dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Taj from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izecson dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taj's guard.
Izecson dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taj is keeping the position for now.
Taj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taj tries to get out of the position.
Izecson dos Santos slips nicely into half guard.
Taj is not content to let Izecson dos Santos control the position.
Izecson dos Santos passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Izecson dos Santos controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izecson dos Santos looking to control but Taj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Izecson dos Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Izecson dos Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taj is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taj and Izecson dos Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Izecson dos Santos prevents Taj from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Izecson dos Santos trying to control the position but Taj is working away.
Izecson dos Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taj is looking for a sweep.
Izecson dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taj rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Izecson dos Santos 's guard! Nice work there by Taj!
Izecson dos Santos looks gassed!
Izecson dos Santos is trying to keep Taj in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izecson dos Santos working a defensive guard but Taj passes into half guard.
Taj is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maj Taj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Izecson dos Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taj breaks from the clinch.
Taj gets a clinch.
Izecson dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taj is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Izecson dos Santos is controlling him well.
Taj is trying to get back to half guard.
Taj stops Izecson dos Santos from passing to mount.
Izecson dos Santos tries for a kimura but Taj is defending well.
Taj prevents Izecson dos Santos from moving into mount.
Izecson dos Santos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taj gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Taj is squirming around, avoiding Izecson dos Santos 's attempts to control the action.
Taj is looking to improve his position but Izecson dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Taj is squirming around, avoiding Izecson dos Santos 's attempts to control the action.
Izecson dos Santos has hold of Taj's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Taj manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Izecson dos Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taj is trying desperately to improve position.
Izecson dos Santos wants to control the pace but Taj is squirming around nicely.
Izecson dos Santos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taj is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taj and Izecson dos Santos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Izecson dos Santos working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taj tries to improve position but can't.
Izecson dos Santos wants to control but Taj is keeping him busy.
Taj pushes Izecson dos Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Izecson dos Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Izecson dos Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Izecson dos Santos tries to advance to mount but Taj denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Izecson dos Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taj keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taj darts in and clinches Izecson dos Santos up against the cage.
Izecson dos Santos wants a takedown.
Taj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izecson dos Santos s head.
A body shot lands from Taj.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taj.
That has opened up Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut even more.
Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taj misses with a few strikes there.
Taj scoring well with a low kick there.
Taj moves into the clinch.
Taj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maj Taj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Izecson dos Santos '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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taj!
A solid leg kick lands there for Taj.
Taj lands a nice shot that snaps Izecson dos Santos 's head back.
Izecson dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taj tries to avoid it but Izecson dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taj to the ground. Taj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taj lands a with a good body shot.
Taj lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taj wants to clinch.
Taj tries to clinch up.
Izecson dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taj clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taj gets underhooks to prevent Izecson dos Santos 's takedown attempt.
Izecson dos Santos being controlled against the cage.
Taj breaks the clinch.
Taj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taj closes the distance and clinches.
Taj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Izecson dos Santos .
Taj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taj lands a right hand.
The cut above Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short body shot lands from Taj as the two fighters clinch.
Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Izecson dos Santos 's sensitive parts.
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!
Taj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Izecson dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maj Taj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos .
Taj rushes Izecson dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maj Taj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taj jabs at Izecson dos Santos 's body.
Taj has taken the fight to the clinch.
Izecson dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Taj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taj moves into range and clinches up with Izecson dos Santos .
Taj is pressed up against the cage. Izecson dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taj down to the mat. Taj avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taj connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taj lands a left hand that snaps the head of Izecson dos Santos backwards.
Taj breaks from the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Izecson dos Santos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Taj - the referee stops the clock and Izecson dos Santos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Taj. Izecson dos Santos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taj lands with a nice combination. Izecson dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
Taj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taj rushes Izecson dos Santos and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Taj.
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Izecson dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taj.
Taj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taj tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - Taj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taj moves into the clinch successfully.
Taj breaks the clinch.
Taj lands with a hook. Izecson dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Taj. No joy for Izecson dos Santos on that attempt.
Taj forces Izecson dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Taj.
Taj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taj.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taj moves into range and clinches up with Izecson dos Santos .
Taj lands a nice uppercut.
Taj breaks from the clinch.
Izecson dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maj Taj is winning the standup battle so far.
Taj tries to close the distance and clinch but Izecson dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taj throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Izecson dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Taj as he connects with a hook.
Maj Taj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taj gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Izecson dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taj gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maj Taj clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taj closes the distance and clinches.
Izecson dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taj works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Taj.
A short right from Taj on the inside.
Taj lands a left hand.
Taj breaks from the clinch.
Taj wants to clinch up but Izecson dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Izecson dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taj gets a clinch.
Taj lands a nice uppercut.
Taj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izecson dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Izecson dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taj sprawls well. Taj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Izecson dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Izecson dos Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Taj lands a head kick. Izecson dos Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Izecson dos Santos 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maj Taj!
Maj Taj is the new light heavyweight champion!
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