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V.O.G 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead - No. 5. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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237 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hancock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hancock throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Emelianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Hancock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Hancock knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Hancock with a series of wild strikes but Hancock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Hancock circles away.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Hancock.
Hancock throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hancock tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko tries to bum rush Hancock with a series of wild strikes but Hancock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelianenko misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hancock.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle, before Hancock throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Emelianenko's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hancock lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Hancock!
John Hancock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fitch has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demien Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
Fitch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maia was covering up waiting for the punch and Fitch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitch manages to get himself to full guard.
Maia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitch wants to hit a switch here but Maia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitch there!
Fitch is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fitch is now in Maia's guard. A big mistake from Maia there, giving up the dominant position!
Maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitch has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Maia working for a triangle but Fitch defends it easily.
Fitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitch looking to sit in guard and control but Maia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demien Maia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maia misses with a takedown
and Fitch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demien Maia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitch is looking to stall here but Maia recovers full guard.
Maia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitch controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a triangle here but Fitch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maia trying to remain calm as Fitch controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Fitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily.
Fitch trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Fitch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maia!
Fitch controlling his opponent.
Fitch looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maia working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maia wants it to stay on the feet.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maia working for a triangle but Fitch defends it easily.
Fitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitch has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Fitch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is working for a kimura but Fitch is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitch wants to get back to full guard but Maia has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia 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. Fitch turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Maia off and cradles Fitch's limp body as Maia celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Demien Maia!
Demien Maia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Antonio Inoki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Inoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, White Black!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Antonio Inoki has been cut.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inoki counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slow jab from Inoki misses its intended target.
Inoki throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inoki.
White Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black drops Inoki with a left right combo! Black follows him down to the ground into side control.
Inoki is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Oh Inoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inoki is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Black up.
Inoki trying to control.
Inoki is punishing Black with some ground and pound.
Inoki seems to have got his legs back now.
Black covering up well and avoiding damage.
Black holding both Inoki 's hands and preventing any damage.
Inoki connects with a big shot to the side of Black's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki misses with an elbow to the head.
Inoki is landing with strikes. Black can't take much more of this.
Inoki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Inoki throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Inoki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Inoki lands punches and elbows.
Inoki throwing sloppy strikes.
Inoki scores with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Inoki lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inoki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Inoki.
Black is rocked!
Inoki drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Black is in real trouble here! Inoki lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Inoki is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Inoki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Second Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kolesnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by New York. Kolesnikov has chosen Hollywood Undead - Young as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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315 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Second Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Kolesnikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolesnikov misses with a takedown
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy trying to control but Kolesnikov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy controlling from mount.
Boy with a couple of short strikes.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boy.
Boy controlling his opponent.
Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boy controlling the position easily from mount.
Boy tries to control but Kolesnikov wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kolesnikov is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Boy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boy is really struggling to control Kolesnikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boy looking to ground and pound but Kolesnikov is blocking nicely.
Boy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kolesnikov is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolesnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Second Boy dominated that round.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kolesnikov misses with a takedown
and Boy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kolesnikov!
Boy tries to control but Kolesnikov wriggling away.
Boy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kolesnikov is looking to escape.
Boy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolesnikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kolesnikov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kolesnikov is looking to escape.
Second Boy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kolesnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolesnikov defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolesnikov is defended easily by Boy.
Second Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Kolesnikov.
Kolesnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Kolesnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolesnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Kolesnikov persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kolesnikov!
Kolesnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy wants to control the pace but Kolesnikov is squirming around nicely.
Boy controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control but Kolesnikov is having none of it.
Boy controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Second Boy!
A relieved looking Second Boy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Aleksandrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev has chosen Hollywood Undead - Sell Your Soul as his entrance music. Ilham Aliyev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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188 lbs
19 - 8 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Aleksandrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aleksandrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aleksandrovich as he jumps to the side.
Aleksandrovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Aliyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandrovich throws a hook but Aliyev blocks it.
Aliyev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sergey Aleksandrovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilham Aliyev.
Aliyev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aliyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleksandrovich is keeping the position for now.
Aliyev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aliyev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aliyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aleksandrovich is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev preventing the sweep.
Aliyev passes into half guard.
Aliyev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aliyev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Aleksandrovich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aliyev prevents Aleksandrovich from getting the reversal.
Aliyev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aliyev breaks from Aleksandrovich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aliyev lands a big elbow.
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!
Aliyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Aliyev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aliyev prevents Aleksandrovich from getting the reversal.
Aliyev lands a big shot there that rocks Aleksandrovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aleksandrovich is squirming around, avoiding Aliyev's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aliyev raining down shots from the mount!
Aleksandrovich working to try and regain half guard.
Aleksandrovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aliyev on the ground.
Aliyev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aliyev unloading with bombs!
Aliyev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aliyev with shots to the head and body - Aleksandrovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aleksandrovich is rocked!
Aliyev is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aleksandrovich has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Oh Aleksandrovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aliyev scoring with strikes but Aleksandrovich is staying in there.
Aliyev with shots to the head and body - Aleksandrovich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aliyev looking to control but Aleksandrovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aleksandrovich seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev prevents Aleksandrovich from getting the reversal.
Aliyev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aliyev wants to finish this one by submission but Aleksandrovich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands a big elbow.
Aliyev lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliyev lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksandrovich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aliyev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aleksandrovich is looking to escape.
Aleksandrovich is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev dominating with strikes here.
Aliyev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aliyev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aliyev tries to control but Aleksandrovich wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aliyev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aleksandrovich is working to get back to half guard.
Aleksandrovich is bucking up trying to escape but Aliyev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Aliyev looking to control but Aleksandrovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aliyev prevents Aleksandrovich from getting the reversal.
Aleksandrovich tries to hold on but Aliyev postures up.
Aleksandrovich is looking to improve his position but Aliyev isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aliyev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aliyev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aleksandrovich won't allow Aliyev to pass to mount.
Aleksandrovich manages to get to full guard.
Ilham Aliyev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aleksandrovich keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully.
Aleksandrovich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aliyev is controlling him.
Aliyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aleksandrovich keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully.
Aleksandrovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aliyev stopping the sweep attempt from Aleksandrovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev stands and throws Aleksandrovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aleksandrovich is looking to reverse the position.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Aleksandrovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aliyev working the head with strikes.
Aliyev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aleksandrovich to see if he's OK.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Aleksandrovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Aleksandrovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev cracks Aleksandrovich with a big right hand but Aleksandrovich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aliyev lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Aliyev stalls from top position.
Aliyev lands a few punches from side control.
Aleksandrovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aleksandrovich, who protects the arm well.
Aliyev looks up at the clock and then as Aleksandrovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aliyev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aliyev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aleksandrovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aliyev lands some shots froms side control.
Aleksandrovich tries to buck Aliyev off but Aliyev is having none of it.
Aliyev cracks Aleksandrovich with a big right hand but Aleksandrovich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aliyev scores with punches from side control.
Aliyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aleksandrovich is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliyev wants to control but Aleksandrovich is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aliyev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aleksandrovich seems a little lost for a moment, as Aliyev dominates the positioning.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Aleksandrovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a sweep.
Aliyev trying to control the position but Aleksandrovich is working away.
Aleksandrovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aleksandrovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aleksandrovich swings widly with a right hand
and Aliyev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aliyev slips under a jab.
Aleksandrovich misses with a right hand
and Aliyev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aleksandrovich!
Aliyev looking to control but Aleksandrovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aliyev working Aleksandrovich over with strikes here.
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!
Aliyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aleksandrovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Aliyev has a good base and remains in mount.
Aliyev lands a big shot there that rocks Aleksandrovich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Aleksandrovich can't escape the position.
Aliyev trying to control but Aleksandrovich is having none of it.
Aleksandrovich is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aleksandrovich is squirming around, avoiding Aliyev's attempts to control the action.
Aliyev lands a big elbow.
Aliyev controlling his opponent.
Aliyev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aleksandrovich is looking to escape.
Aliyev landing shots from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Aliyev! Aleksandrovich is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ilham Aliyev!
An out of breath Ilham Aliyev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ubereem's choice of entrance music: CRO-MAGS - We Gotta Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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24
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Jaa.
Jaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaa wants to slow Ubereem down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ubereem scores with a head kick.
Ubereem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rony Jaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem misses with the combination.
Jaa throws a front kick that sends Ubereem stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Ubereem.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubereem misses with a few strikes there.
Jaa throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Jaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ubereem circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ubereem lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Rony Jaa has been cut.
Ubereem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaa is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Jaa both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Jaa blocks the low kick.
Jaa throws a combination that misses
and Ubereem counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaa wants to clinch
and Ubereem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ubereem jabs at Jaa's body.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ubereem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ubereem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ubereem blocks a head kick by Jaa.
Jaa moves out of range as Ubereem throws a body kick.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaa throws a head kick that Ubereem semi-blocks.
The fighters circle, before Jaa throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ubereem's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jaa lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rony Jaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Fotoberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fotoberg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama said Knock you out. Mats Fotoberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Straight Flush's chin.
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186 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mats Fotoberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flush thuds a left hand into Fotoberg's body.
Fotoberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Fotoberg. That snapped Flush's head back.
Flush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flush trying to pass the guard but Fotoberg defending well.
Flush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fotoberg tries to kick Flush off but Flush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fotoberg's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fotoberg defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotoberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flush.
Flush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flush throws a strike but Fotoberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Flush throws a big elbow that misses.
Fotoberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flush on the ground.
Flush throws a strike but Fotoberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fotoberg stopping the sweep attempt from Flush.
Flush manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fotoberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fotoberg tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flush cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Flush lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flush looking to finish with strikes here!
Flush with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flush connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flush drops a big elbow. That's hurt Fotoberg! More shots from Flush and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Straight Flush!
Our winner, Straight Flush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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23 - 14 - 0 |
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173 lbs
28 - 12 - 0 |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.
Redd wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Redd stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd covering up well under a series of strikes from Phillips.
Redd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd working to try and regain half guard.
Redd manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redd trying to control from the bottom.
Redd actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redd sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips.
Redd is pressing down on Phillips's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redd has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Redd keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Redd has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips stands and throws Redd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd sneaks back into half guard.
Phillips is pressing down on Redd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redd is holding on for now.
Redd actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips is working for a kimura here but Redd manages to reverse the position and he's now in Phillips's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.
Phillips throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Redd escapes and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Phillips tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Redd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Redd has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phillips's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phillips is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Phillips tries to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Redd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redd scores a takedown into full mount!
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Redd landing strikes from the mount and Phillips is in trouble!
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Phillips taking shots to the head.
Phillips is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Redd! Phillips is hurt baaadly! Redd is firing away with more strikes - Phillips is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Redd!
A less than humble Jake Redd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bash has chosen Black Sabbath - Paranoid as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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21
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
199 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bash!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Bash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Bash wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel fails with a takedown attempt.
Bash misses with a double jab.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Bash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Bash is controlling him.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bash lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to break free but Bash has control.
Bash lands an uppercut.
Bash gets underhooks to prevent Steel's takedown attempt.
Bash is pushing Steel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bash avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bash pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bash lands a left hand.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bash. Beautiful body shot.
Steel tries to bum rush Bash with a series of wild strikes but Bash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Bash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bash.
Bash lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Chuck Steel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bash throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bash.
Bash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Bash avoids the damage to the body.
Bash managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Bash scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Bash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a head kick but Bash moves out of range.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bash is able to avoid easily.
Steel swats away the attempt to clinch by Bash.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Bash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bash misses.
Bash throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bash throws a head kick that misses.
Steel blocks a head kick by Bash.
Steel lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Bash.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bash lands with a kick to the temple. Steel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bash misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bash throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Bash misses the shot to the body.
Bash throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bash.
Bash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jon Bash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bash.
Bash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel lands a jab to the head.
Steel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bash's sensitive parts.
Bash swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bash keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Bash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel wants to clinch.
Steel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bash lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Bash slips under a jab from Steel.
Bash throws a nice looking combination but Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Bash.
Bash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Bash moves away and avoids it.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bash gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jon Bash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel dives in and grabs Bash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bash pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Bash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bash swinging wildly here.
Bash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bash scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Bash is breathing heavily.
Steel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bash.
Steel cracks Bash with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bash falls to his knees and Steel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Steel!
Chuck Steel retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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176 lbs
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooiboy fails with the takedown
and Keto counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuomas Keto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keto lands a nice looking body kick.
Keto scores with a sloppy right hand. Mooiboy should have avoided that one.
Mooiboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keto counters with a solid body kick.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto lands with a right hand.
Keto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Keto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keto stopping the sweep attempt from Mooiboy.
Mooiboy keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tuomas Keto.
Mooiboy moves into the clinch successfully.
Keto prevents the takedown attempt.
Mooiboy stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Keto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy wants a takedown.
Keto slowing the pace effectively.
Keto continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tuomas Keto.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mooiboy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a straight right hand.
Keto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keto counters with a head kick. That will keep Mooiboy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Keto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mooiboy's sensitive parts.
Mooiboy fails with the takedown
and Keto counters with a big head kick but Mooiboy shrugs it off.
Mooiboy blocks a head kick by Keto.
Keto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mooiboy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mooiboy shoots and misses
and Keto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mooiboy's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mooiboy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keto - the referee stops the clock and Mooiboy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keto. Mooiboy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keto jabs at Mooiboy's body.
Mooiboy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keto. Keto obviously looking to wear him down.
Keto lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mooiboy.
Mooiboy blocks a body shot from Keto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mooiboy fails with the takedown
and Keto counters with a right hand to the body.
Mooiboy shoots and misses
and Keto counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keto. That's going to slow Mooiboy down.
Keto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Keto.
A left and a right from Keto both land. Nice combination.
Keto thuds his shin into the meat of Mooiboy's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto digs a good body shot into Mooiboy's ribs.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto scores with a leg kick.
Keto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mooiboy tries for a takedown but Keto circles away easily
and Keto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuomas Keto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mooiboy needs to keep his hands up - Keto had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mooiboy momentarily.
Mooiboy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mooiboy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Keto.
Keto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Keto lands but Mooiboy takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keto thows a body kick. Mooiboy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keto throws a head kick that Mooiboy semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keto counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keto connects with a body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mooiboy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Keto gets a clinch.
Keto stalling.
Keto lands a nice uppercut.
Keto stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto trying to land knees to the body.
Mooiboy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Keto taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Keto's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mooiboy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooiboy is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Keto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Keto trying to control from half guard but Mooiboy is working away.
Mooiboy tries to get to full guard but Keto has control of the leg.
Keto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keto is keen to just control but Mooiboy is a slippery customer.
Tuomas Keto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mooiboy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mooiboy's knee momentarily.
Mooiboy tries for a takedown but Keto circles away easily
and Keto counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto lands a head kick!
Keto lands the left hand.
Keto throws a leg kick which misses Mooiboy's front leg but catches the back leg as Mooiboy tries to avoid it.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Keto counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mooiboy on the side of the head.
Keto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown
and Keto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keto.
Mooiboy shoots and misses
and Keto counters with a leg kick.
Keto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mooiboy to the ground. Keto is now in Mooiboy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mooiboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Keto lands with a kick to the temple. Mooiboy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keto scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keto to score with a decent uppercut.
That kick from Keto tenderised Mooiboy's leg. Mooiboy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mooiboy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keto.
Keto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mooiboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Keto to counter with a crisp jab.
Keto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mooiboy's calf.
Keto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto lands with a slapping head kick.
Keto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mooiboy's sensitive parts.
Keto scoring well with a low kick there.
Keto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mooiboy's calf.
Mooiboy fails with the takedown
and Keto counters with a good low kick that Mooiboy was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto counters with a straight right hand.
Mooiboy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keto lands a nice looking body shot.
Keto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mooiboy. That did some damage!
Keto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keto connects with a leg kick. Mooiboy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mooiboy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Keto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooiboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Keto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mooiboy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mooiboy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keto wants to control from the top but Mooiboy keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tuomas Keto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Keto lands a high kick!
Keto connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mooiboy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keto.
Mooiboy tries for a takedown but Keto circles away easily
and Keto counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Keto scores with a takedown into Mooiboy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mooiboy is trying to keep Keto in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Keto!
Mooiboy looking to control but Keto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keto is looking to improve his position but Mooiboy isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto is in a horrible position here. Mooiboy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mooiboy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keto is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto gets back to half guard.
Mooiboy trying to control from half guard but Keto is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mooiboy thows a huge punch but Keto dodges it nicely.
Keto wants to control but Mooiboy passes into side.
Mooiboy wants to take a breather but Keto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mooiboy.
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!
Mooiboy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keto's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooiboy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keto is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Keto lands a glancing blow to the side of Mooiboy's head.
Mooiboy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keto lands a slapping body shot.
Keto feints and as Mooiboy raises his hands in defense, Keto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooiboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keto won't allow Mooiboy to sweep him here.
Keto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Keto passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooiboy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keto content to control rather than advance.
Keto prevents Mooiboy from improving his position.
Keto controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tuomas Keto.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Keto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mooiboy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown
and Keto counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto counters with a low kick, right behind Mooiboy 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mooiboy's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Keto.
Keto misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto is struggling to control the position.
Keto can't find room to land a body shot as Mooiboy controls the action.
Keto misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schaap Mooiboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Come on Keto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mooiboy tries to score a body lock takedown but Keto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mooiboy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mooiboy throws an elbow that misses. Keto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mooiboy's guard. Nice move by Keto!
Keto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomas Keto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
Tuomas Keto is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Tuomas Keto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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