AFC 16: Boruc vs Daw III PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandeco Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandeco Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Rua

188 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wandeco Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rua has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Rua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rua.
Rua putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rua.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Rua is controlling the position.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Rua lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Rua keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua with a knee to the head.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wandeco Rua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua tries to clinch up

and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva letting Rua take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Rua crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Rua prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Rua pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Silva drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rua to work.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Silva trying to stall but Rua improves his position.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wandeco Rua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva tries to circle away but Rua has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.

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.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua missing with knees to the body.
Rua is struggling to control the position.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rua lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wandeco Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua misses with a body punch

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rua's guard now.
Rua pulls Silva in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rua darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Rua lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.

Rua clinches.
Rua pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Come on Rua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Rua keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Rua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva tries to pull guard but Rua holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a knee to the head.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua misses with a knee strike.
Rua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four 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.
Rua working aggressively here.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rua moves into the clinch.
Rua looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.

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 Anderson Silva.
I think Rua 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 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wandeco Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vizo Forelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heristos Merialoser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Forelli
vs
Merialoser

170 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
28
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vizo Forelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heristos Merialoser!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merialoser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Forelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merialoser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merialoser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Forelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Merialoser as Forelli shoots in.
Merialoser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Forelli counters with a one-two to the body.
Merialoser tries to clinch up but Forelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Forelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Merialoser fails in his attempt to clinch.

Merialoser clinches up against the cage.
Merialoser with a knee to the head.

Merialoser drops Forelli with a big knee straight up the middle! Forelli is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Forelli is rocked!

It looks like Vizo Forelli has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Forelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merialoser tries to close the distance and clinch but Forelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merialoser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Merialoser tries to clinch up.
Merialoser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Forelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merialoser tries to clinch there but Forelli circles away.

Merialoser clinches up with Forelli and pushes him back against the cage.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Merialoser with a knee to the head.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Forelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Merialoser has him pressed against the cage.
Merialoser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Merialoser to work.
Merialoser gets underhooks to prevent Forelli's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vizo Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merialoser content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Forelli taking a breather.
Forelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Merialoser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forelli has had enough of the clinch but Merialoser keeps him there for the moment.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Merialoser slows down the pace here.
Merialoser looks gassed!
Forelli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Merialoser.
Merialoser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Forelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forelli tries to score a body lock takedown but Merialoser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Forelli has had enough of the clinch but Merialoser keeps him there for the moment.
Merialoser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merialoser prevents Forelli from breaking the clinch.
Merialoser looking to stall.
Forelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Forelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Forelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Forelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Merialoser has him pressed against the cage.
Forelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Forelli has had enough of the clinch but Merialoser keeps him there for the moment.
Merialoser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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.
Forelli is trying to push Merialoser away but Merialoser has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Forelli is trying to break the clinch but Merialoser is controlling him.
Forelli tries to pull guard but Merialoser won't allow it.
Forelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Forelli tries to pull guard but Merialoser holds him up against the cage and eventually Forelli drops back down to his feet.
Merialoser misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Forelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Forelli is trying to break free.
Forelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forelli can't break the clinch.
Merialoser misses with a knee to the head.
Merialoser is pressed up against the cage. Forelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Merialoser down to the mat. Merialoser avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forelli.
Forelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merialoser's waist but Merialoser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forelli off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heristos Merialoser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vizo Forelli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Merialoser stuffs the takedown attempt from Forelli. Forelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Merialoser tries to clinch but Forelli moves away

and Forelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Forelli.
Forelli fails to pull guard.
Merialoser looking to throw knees to the head but Forelli is blocking nicely.
Merialoser has Forelli pressed against the cage.
Forelli tries to pull guard but Merialoser holds him up against the cage and eventually Forelli drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vizo Forelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Forelli.
Merialoser connects with a knee to the head.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Merialoser tries a knee to the head but Forelli blocks it.
Forelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Merialoser won't allow it.
Forelli wants a takedown but no success here.
Merialoser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Merialoser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merialoser is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forelli is trying to break the clinch but Merialoser is controlling him.
Merialoser keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Forelli's efforts to push away.
Forelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Forelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Merialoser has double underhooks.
Forelli has had enough of the clinch but Merialoser keeps him there for the moment.
Merialoser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Forelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Forelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Merialoser wants to stall.
Forelli can't break the clinch.
Forelli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Merialoser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Forelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Forelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merialoser but Merialoser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Forelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Merialoser.
Merialoser wants to clinch

and Forelli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Merialoser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Forelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Forelli fails to pull guard.
Forelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Forelli gets control of Merialoser's arms and successfully pulls guard. Forelli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Forelli is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Merialoser frees his head nicely. Oh but Forelli has switched to an armbar! Merialoser is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vizo Forelli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dafoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Moyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serge Moyon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Dafoe's chin.

Dafoe
vs
Moyon

188 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Dafoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serge Moyon!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dafoe gets a takedown into half guard.

Dafoe stands up from half guard.

Moyon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moyon tries to pull guard but Dafoe holds him up against the cage and eventually Moyon drops back down to his feet.
Moyon jumps guard but Dafoe stands there with Moyon around his waist. Moyon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Dafoe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moyon regains guard immediately.
Dafoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dafoe stands and steps away. Moyon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dafoe has his takedown stuffed

and Moyon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dafoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dafoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moyon is trying to stand up here but Dafoe is controlling him well.
Moyon looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dafoe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moyon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dafoe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dafoe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moyon counters with a single leg into guard. Dafoe didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dafoe is on top in guard.
Dafoe wants to pass the guard but Moyon is keeping the position.

Dafoe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moyon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dafoe, into his guard.
Dafoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moyon's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe passes into half guard.
Dafoe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moyon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dafoe scoring with strikes but Moyon is staying in there.
Dafoe moves to the back position.

Dafoe working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Moyon is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dafoe has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Moyon taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Dafoe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ricard
vs
Phelps

184 cm
24
195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing™

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herman Phelps!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ricard instigates a clinch.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.

Ricard breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phelps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ricard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard scores with a leg kick.
Ricard walks into a jab.

Ricard moves into range and clinches up with Phelps.
Phelps is trying to push Ricard away but Ricard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ricard manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ricard. Those never looked like landing.
Phelps lands with a straight right. Ricard didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.

Ricard clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Ricard.

Ricard has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Phelps regains guard immediately.
Ricard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Phelps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricard defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phelps swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Phelps is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ricard defends well.
Ricard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard throwing strikes from guard but Phelps blocks nicely.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Phelps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ricard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Phelps had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ricard defends it easily.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Phelps keeps moving.

Phelps is looking for a triangle but Ricard pushes his legs off easily.
Ricard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ricard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ricard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Phelps has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ricard is looking to defend but Phelps has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ricard! Phelps pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ricard taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herman Phelps!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Powers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Perez
vs
Powers

185 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

183 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rene Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Powers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Powers holds on and takes a little breather.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perez.
Powers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perez trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Powers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Powers scores with a takedown into Perez's guard.
Perez looking to control but Powers passes into half guard.
Perez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to hold on but Powers postures up.

Powers jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Perez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Perez and Powers has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers trying to control the position but Perez is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Powers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Powers wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Powers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perez defends it well.
Perez is trying to maintain the position but Powers is very close to passing his half guard.

Powers looking for a submission but Perez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez has control of Powers's left arm, preventing Powers from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shawn Powers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Powers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers has his takedown stuffed

and Perez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Powers's guard now.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
Powers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers being controlled here, momentarily.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Rene Perez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Powers throws a low kick, looking for Perez's leg but Perez calmly moves out of range.
Shawn Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Perez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Powers to the ground. Perez is now in Powers's guard.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
Perez trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
Perez throws and elbow that misses. Powers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perez's guard. Nice move by Powers!
Powers is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.

That's four 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.
Perez pulls Powers in close to his closed guard and prevents Powers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Perez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Perez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Powers with a poor takedown

and Perez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powers won't be happy with that.
Perez is working Powers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Perez working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Perez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Perez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Powers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Perez throws an elbow but Powers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Perez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Powers some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez misses with the ground and pound.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Perez.
Rene Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers regains half guard, as Perez was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powers defending well though.

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.
Perez slips a nice elbow through Powers's hands, connecting with Powers's forehead.
Perez lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perez lands a nice short elbow.
Powers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
Perez is looking to advance position but Powers won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez moves nicely into side control.
Perez slows the pace down.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perez cracks Powers with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Powers is trying to get back to half guard.
Perez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Perez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Powers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Perez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haha Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Loose
vs
Gracie

181 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haha Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Loose to the mat! Loose manages to get full guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Loose blocks nicely.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loose is keeping the position for now.
Loose keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loose tries to get out of the position.
Loose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Loose keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loose's guard.
Loose is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Loose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gracie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Loose turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gracie off and cradles Loose's limp body as Gracie celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Vitor Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hirashi Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoot Outt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoot Outt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Takeda
vs
Outt

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hirashi Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shoot Outt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Hirashi Takeda has been cut.
Outt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Outt looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
Outt throws a monster overhand right that drops Takeda! Outt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shoot Outt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masaaki Satake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemesio Meteo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemesio Meteo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Satake
vs
Meteo

187 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masaaki Satake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nemesio Meteo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Meteo looks gassed!
Meteo misses with a jab to the body
and Satake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Satake lands a left and a right that send Meteo crashing to the mat, dazed. Satake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Nemesio Meteo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Satake has Meteo up against the cage in a clinch.
Satake crunches a lovely knee into Meteo's ribcage.
Satake lands a nice elbow.
Satake crunches a lovely knee into Meteo's ribcage.
Satake digs a right hand underneath Meteo's ribcage. Meteo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Satake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meteo's defenses.

Satake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Satake connects with a leg kick. Meteo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Satake.
Meteo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satake.
Satake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Satake connects with a superb combination that knocks Meteo out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Satake before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Meteo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masaaki Satake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Boruc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majak Daw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Boruc
vs
Daw

191 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Boruc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Majak Daw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Boruc coming out on top.
Daw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boruc.
Daw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boruc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Boruc.
Boruc misses with a wild combination.
Daw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boruc throws a hook to the side of Daw's head but Daw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daw looks to land a left hand but Boruc moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Boruc does no damage.
Daw looks to score with a jab to the body but Boruc is just out of range.
Boruc throws a poor cross that misses
and Daw counters with a nice body shot.
Boruc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daw scores with a jab to the head.
Boruc misses with a left hand
and Daw counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw needs to keep his hands up - Boruc had a free shot at his head there.
Daw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boruc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daw misses with an uppercut
and Boruc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boruc with a hook.
Daw takes one to the chin there.
Boruc lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boruc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daw.
Boruc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boruc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Daw throws a lazy uppercut
and Boruc counters with a stiff right hand.
Boruc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daw swings widly with a right hand
and Boruc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daw throws a body punch but Boruc moves out of range.
Boruc throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boruc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daw at a distance.
Daw throws a poor cross that misses
and Boruc counters with a stiff right hand.
Daw defending well as Boruc loads up on a big left hand.
Boruc swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daw counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daw swings widly with a right hand
enabling Boruc to counter with a crisp jab.
Daw slips under a jab from Boruc.
Boruc blocks a jab.
Boruc is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boruc throws a lazy uppercut
and Daw counters with a left to the body.
Boruc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boruc slips a straight right by Daw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daw looks gassed!
Boruc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boruc.
Boruc moves forwards but Daw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daw throws the left hand but Boruc avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Boruc misses.
Boruc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boruc.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boruc. Daw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daw misses with a body punch
and Boruc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boruc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daw thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daw misses with a right hand
and Boruc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boruc throws out a loose jab but Daw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boruc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boruc. Daw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boruc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Boruc.
Boruc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boruc moves away.
Boruc swings widly with a right hand
and Daw counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daw misses with an uppercut
and Boruc counters with a left to the body.
Daw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daw throws a hook but Boruc blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Boruc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boruc swings for the body but Daw moves out of range.
Daw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boruc scores with a hook to the body. Daw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boruc counters with a nice body shot.
Boruc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boruc works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boruc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daw counters with a stiff right hand.
Daw cracks Boruc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boruc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daw manages to avoid it.
Boruc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boruc lands a nice hook to Daw's body. Daw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daw is breathing heavily.
Daw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boruc.
Boruc misses with a hook
and Daw counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boruc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daw throws a poor cross that misses
and Boruc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boruc misses with a left hand
and Daw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daw misses the jab.
Boruc sizes up Daw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boruc lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Daw does it's job there.
Daw throws a lazy uppercut
and Boruc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boruc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boruc scores with a hook.
Daw misses with a hook
and Boruc counters with a nice uppercut.
Boruc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daw takes a swing at Boruc's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Daw.
Artur Boruc is winning the standup battle so far.
Daw misses with a left hand
and Boruc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daw throws a right and a left that Boruc avoids nicely.
Boruc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boruc lands with a good body shot.
Boruc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daw was well out of range. Poor timing from Boruc.
Boruc moves out of range of the strikes.
Boruc misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Daw.
Nice body punch from Boruc.
Artur Boruc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boruc looks to throw the jab but Daw is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boruc misses with a hook
letting Daw counter with a right hand.
Boruc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boruc missing with a left hand there. Daw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boruc slips a jab from Daw.
Boruc looks to land a left hand but Daw moved out of range nicely.
Boruc misses with a hook. Daw ducked under it nicely.
Daw defending well as Boruc loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Boruc - just one landing.
Daw throws a hook to the side of Boruc's head but Boruc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boruc missing with a left hand there. Daw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boruc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Boruc.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boruc just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boruc, as that shot connected.
Daw sizes up Boruc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boruc misses with a hook
and Daw counters with a stiff right hand.
Daw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boruc.
Daw lands with a shot to the body.
Boruc throws a right hand that misses
and Daw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boruc thinking.
Daw throws a body punch but Boruc moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Boruc 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Boruc misses
and Daw counters with a nice body shot.
Daw scores with a hook to the body. Boruc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artur Boruc will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daw misses with an uppercut. Boruc saw that one coming.
Daw throws a right hand that misses
and Boruc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boruc misses with a left hand
and Daw counters with a two punch combo.
Daw scores with a sloppy right hand. Boruc should have avoided that one.
Boruc cracks a nice hook into Daw's ribs.
Boruc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boruc throws a right hand that misses
and Daw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boruc throws a big shot that misses.
Boruc throws a lazy right hand but Daw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boruc throws a series of punches but Daw avoids them all with ease.
Boruc misses with a shot to the body
and Daw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boruc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daw throws a hook but Boruc avoids it easily.
Boruc throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boruc misses with an uppercut
letting Daw counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Daw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daw.
Boruc scores with a shot to the body.
Boruc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boruc throws a right hand that misses
and Daw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boruc lands a nice hook to Daw's body. Daw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boruc swings for the body but Daw moves out of range.
Daw throws a lazy uppercut
and Boruc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boruc misses with an uppercut
and Daw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boruc slips a straight right by Daw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daw misses with a left hand
and Daw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boruc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daw misses the shot to the body.
Boruc moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boruc misses with a lunging right hand
and Daw counters with a left to the body.
Daw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daw misses with a looping left.
Boruc takes one to the chin there.
Daw misses with an uppercut.
Daw misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boruc fails to land with a series of punches.
Boruc walks into a stiff left hand from Daw.
Good standup being displayed there by Daw as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Daw does it's job there.
Boruc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daw throws a lazy uppercut
and Boruc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boruc misses with a jab to the body
and Daw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daw throws a lazy uppercut
and Boruc counters with a nice uppercut.
Daw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boruc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boruc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, jab by Daw - just one landing.
Daw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boruc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boruc digs a good hook to Daw's body.
Daw takes one on the button.
Boruc clobbers Daw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boruc misses with a left hand
and Daw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boruc throws an off balance right hand
and Boruc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daw swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boruc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boruc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Majak Daw really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Daw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boruc lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Boruc.
Boruc throws a right hand that misses
letting Daw counter with a right hand.
Boruc slips under a jab.
Daw stuns Boruc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Boruc catches Daw right on the button with a cross.
Boruc misses with a hook
and Daw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boruc misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice shot by Boruc.
Daw misses with a left hand
and Boruc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boruc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daw.
Boruc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daw eats them both and turns towards Boruc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daw misses with a body shot.
Boruc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daw. Daw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Daw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boruc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daw throws a jab when Boruc was well out of range.
Daw throws out a loose jab but Boruc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boruc throws a right hand that misses
and Daw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boruc throws a poor cross that misses
and Daw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Boruc misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boruc misses with a left hand
and Daw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boruc misses with a wild body shot.
Daw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boruc counters with a straight right hand.
Boruc slips under a jab from Daw.
Daw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daw misses with a hook to the body
and Boruc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daw looks to throw the jab but Boruc is out of range.
Boruc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boruc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daw.
Daw misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boruc misses with a two punch combination.
Boruc scores with a jab to the body.
Daw throws the left hand but Boruc avoids the punch easily.
Boruc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daw on the side of the head.
Boruc misses with a hook
and Daw counters with a left to the body.
Boruc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boruc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boruc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boruc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boruc was well out of range. Poor timing from Daw.
Boruc connects with a single shot there.
Daw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boruc throws a sloppy body shot
and Daw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boruc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boruc with a hook.
Daw throws a big shot that misses.
Boruc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Daw throws a body punch but Boruc moves out of range.
Nice cross by Boruc.
Boruc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boruc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daw counters with a nice uppercut.
Boruc misses with a hook
and Daw counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Majak Daw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Daw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boruc misses with a shot to the body
and Daw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boruc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boruc there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Daw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boruc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boruc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boruc scores with a nice strike.
Boruc throws an off balance right hand
enabling Daw to counter with a crisp jab.
Daw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boruc doesn't seem bothered though.
Daw throws the left hand but Boruc avoids the punch easily.
Boruc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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.
Daw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boruc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boruc lunges at Daw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daw's hand.
Boruc throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boruc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daw throws a big shot that misses.
Daw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boruc.
Boruc throws a hook but Daw blocks it.
Boruc cracks Daw with an open hand slap.
Daw misses with a hook. Boruc ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Daw misses the target.
Daw walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boruc misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Daw misses the target.
Daw avoids the body shot from Boruc.
Daw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boruc.
Boruc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boruc misses with a hook
and Daw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boruc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daw swings widly with a right hand
and Boruc counters with a left to the body.
Daw misses with an uppercut. Boruc saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boruc misses with a jab to the body
letting Daw counter with a right hand.
Daw misses with a body shot.
Daw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boruc.
Daw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daw throws out a loose jab but Boruc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boruc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boruc throws a jab when Daw was well out of range.
Boruc scores with a body shot.
Daw takes one to the side of the head.
Daw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daw looks to score with a jab to the body but Boruc is just out of range.
Boruc throws a lazy uppercut
and Daw counters with a stiff right hand.
Boruc scores with the left hand. Daw knows he should have avoided that one.
Daw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daw throws a right hand that misses
and Boruc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daw thinking.
Boruc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daw was well out of range. Poor timing from Boruc.
Daw throws a lazy uppercut
and Boruc counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daw thinking.
Daw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boruc.
Daw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boruc throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Majak Daw.
I think Daw 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Majak Daw!
Majak Daw is the new welterweight champion!