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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hunt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smells Like Teen Spirit. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Van Der Hoef!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Hoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Der Hoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Hoef.
Van Der Hoef doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Van Der Hoef thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Der Hoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Hoef tries to clinch but Hunt moves away
so Hunt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Hoef keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt is working Van Der Hoef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Hoef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Van Der Hoef taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hunt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Van Der Hoef to see if he's OK.
It looks like Rafael Van Der Hoef has been cut.
Van Der Hoef on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hunt landing a few strikes.
Van Der Hoef takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Der Hoef down.
Van Der Hoef takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hunt grinds an elbow into Van Der Hoef's temple.
Hunt cracks Van Der Hoef with a big right hand but Van Der Hoef just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Van Der Hoef is rocked!
Hunt scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Der Hoef is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt grinds an elbow into Van Der Hoef's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Hoef's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A big shot lands for Hunt! That's hurt Van Der Hoef! Will he recover? Hunt fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
A very excited looking Mike Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ari Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the ring accompanied by All of the Lights. Vladimir Nikolaev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev moves out of range of the body kick from Gold.
Gold connects with the punch.
Nikolaev misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev misses with a straight left.
Nikolaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolaev drives through and clinches with Gold against the ropes.
Gold is looking to control Nikolaev's arms but Nikolaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gold has his back to the ropes.
Nikolaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolaev looking to slow down the pace here.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
Nikolaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gold or not.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Nikolaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikolaev avoids it.
Gold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikolaev is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev lands with a light punch inside.
Gold misses with a knee strike.
Nikolaev misses with the head strike.
Gold blocks an uppercut.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Nikolaev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikolaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Gold controls his hands.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Nikolaev misses with the head strike.
Gold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikolaev is defending well for now.
Nikolaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Nikolaev.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Nikolaev stalls.
Nikolaev lands a left hand.
Nikolaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gold's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold blocks an uppercut.
Gold tries a body shot but Nikolaev blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Gold misses with some punches.
Nikolaev misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
Gold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolaev has a couple of punches blocked by Gold.
Gold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolaev works on Gold's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Nikolaev.
Gold prevents a body shot from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev avoiding damage as Gold throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikolaev tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Nikolaev back against the ropes.
Gold prevents a body shot from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev avoiding damage as Gold throws knees to the body.
Nikolaev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolaev digs a right hand into Gold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gold's gas tank.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Nikolaev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nikolaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nikolaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev lands a left hand.
Nikolaev tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Nikolaev back against the ropes.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Nikolaev - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nikolaev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev is leaning against Gold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nikolaev wants to stall.
Nikolaev is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Nikolaev is stalling here.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Nikolaev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolaev darts in and clinches Gold up against the ropes.
Gold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolaev lands a right hand.
Nikolaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Vladimir Nikolaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nikolaev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev blocks a body shot from Gold.
Nikolaev avoiding damage as Gold throws knees to the body.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike.
Nikolaev tries to throw a body punch but Gold avoids it by throwing Nikolaev back against the ropes.
Nikolaev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gold trying to control the position but instead, Nikolaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gold into the ropes.
Nikolaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing Gold back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nikolaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold tries to work over Nikolaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
Nikolaev avoiding damage as Gold throws knees to the body.
Nikolaev tries a body shot but Gold blocks it.
Nikolaev lands a hook that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nikolaev.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolaev.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolaev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolaev lands with a right to the head.
Nikolaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolaev scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nikolaev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nikolaev.
Gold is rocked!
Nikolaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaev creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gold's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gold drops to his knees and Nikolaev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Nikolaev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Alson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Bendtner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alson comes to the ring accompanied by Kasabian - Switchblade Smiles. This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Alson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicklas Bendtner!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendtner tries for a takedown but Alson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bendtner fails to land the takedown.
Alson shoots in and bounces Bendtner off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Alson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bendtner is keeping the position for now.
Bendtner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alson's guard.
Alson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bendtner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bendtner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bendtner wants to control from the top but Alson keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendtner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bendtner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bendtner has Alson in his guard.
Bendtner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alson passes Bendtner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bendtner works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alson defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bendtner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bendtner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bendtner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alson throws a big elbow that misses.
Alson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bendtner on the ground.
Alson looking to sit in guard and control but Bendtner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alson wants to stand and escape but Bendtner is having none of it.
Bendtner looking to sit in guard and control but Alson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bendtner's head.
Alson looking to sit in guard and control but Bendtner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bendtner tries to free his leg and advance position but Alson is retaining full guard.
Bendtner stops Alson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner wants to control from the top but Alson keeps moving.
Alson trying to control the position.
Alson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bendtner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bendtner has managed to get both his arms back between Alson's legs - danger averted.
Alson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bendtner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bendtner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alson keeping moving, preventing Bendtner from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Alson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bendtner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alson under the eye.
Alson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bendtner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alson trying to control the action but Bendtner is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Alson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bendtner regains half guard.
Alson is stalling here. Bendtner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bendtner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bendtner trying to control the action but Alson is working from the bottom.
Paul Alson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendtner taking a breather here.
Alson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bendtner wants to control but Alson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alson is trying to escape and Bendtner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bendtner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicklas Bendtner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siergiej Molotow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hustlin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shane Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siergiej Molotow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Molotow misses.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Molotow has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Molotow trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotow wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Molotow tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siergiej Molotow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotow.
Molotow shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Molotow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Molotow swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson slips under a jab from Molotow.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molotow shoots in and bounces Jackson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siergiej Molotow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jackson throws a head kick that Molotow semi-blocks.
Molotow throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Shane Jackson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Molotow gets slowly back to his feet.
Molotow shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siergiej Molotow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Molotow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Molotow forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Molotow has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molotow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molotow shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Molotow.
Molotow avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Molotow throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Molotow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Molotow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Molotow moves out of range easily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molotow as he jumps to the side.
Jackson tries to bum rush Molotow with a series of wild strikes but Molotow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molotow tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotow is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Molotow wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Molotow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Molotow looking to control.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Molotow keeps moving.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Molotow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Molotow is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Molotow turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siergiej Molotow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Molotow stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Molotow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Molotow controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Molotow keeps moving.
Molotow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Molotow tries to get out of the position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molotow is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Molotow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotow is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molotow smiles and moves away.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molotow.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Molotow against the ropes.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Molotow is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Molotow has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molotow is trying to stand.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Molotow is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Molotow still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Molotow has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Molotow stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotow shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Molotow circles away.
Molotow ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Molotow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molotow cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Molotow.
Molotow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siergiej Molotow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Molotow looking to pass the guard.
Molotow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Molotow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotow tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Molotow controlling the pace for now.
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!
Jackson wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Shane Jackson!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Shane Jackson!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Shane Jackson!
Shane Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Shane Jackson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to Soul Supremacy Gym (Amsterdam)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natan Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel has chosen Sobota- Rusz dupsko na marsz as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natan Grygiel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grygiel.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grygiel enables Riley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grygiel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grygiel is looking to sinch up a triangle. Riley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grygiel's body to avoid the submission. Grygiel has instead reached around Riley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grygiel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Natan Grygiel!
Natan Grygiel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TGC WEAR, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesean Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ludacris-Get Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lesean Mccoy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Mccoy.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mccoy closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Mccoy pushes Clark against the ropes but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mccoy tries to clinch up.
Mccoy slips a jab and a cross from Clark.
Nice uppercut lands for Clark. That snapped Mccoy's head back.
Clark blocks a head kick by Mccoy.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Mccoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark connects with a right hand. Mccoy shakes it off.
Mccoy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Clark moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mccoy! Clark continues to tee off on Mccoy, landing with a left and a right! Clark connects with a right hand that leaves Mccoy sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Clark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Clark!
Matthew Clark managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Ubereem will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Taker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ubereem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ubereem throws a wild body kick that Taker sees coming a mile off.
Ubereem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taker has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ubereem's face.
Taker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Taker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Taker dominating with strikes here.
Taker lands with some strikes.
Taker scoring with strikes but Ubereem is staying in there.
Taker with good strikes from the mount here!
Taker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ubereem is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Taker! Ubereem is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Taker!
Daniel Taker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nas ft. Damian Marley - Nah Mean. Randy Orton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppelaar swings for the body but Orton moves out of range.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oppelaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Oppelaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oppelaar blocks an elbow strike from Orton.
Orton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Orton gets control of Oppelaar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Orton keeping full guard, as Oppelaar tries to pass.
Oppelaar trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Orton keeping full guard, as Oppelaar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Orton is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dennis Oppelaar.
A jab from Oppelaar misses.
Dennis Oppelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oppelaar misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Oppelaar misses.
Orton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oppelaar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oppelaar is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oppelaar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orton stops Oppelaar from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orton connects with a nice short shot to Oppelaar's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppelaar moves into full guard.
Oppelaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppelaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oppelaar looking for a guillotine here but Orton defends easily.
Orton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oppelaar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oppelaar's head.
Orton stops Oppelaar from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oppelaar has his feet on Orton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppelaar circles away.
Orton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oppelaar.
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Orton closes the distance and clinches up with Oppelaar, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes Oppelaar against the ropes but Oppelaar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oppelaar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oppelaar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orton is aware though and is defending well.
Oppelaar looking for a guillotine here but Orton defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Orton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oppelaar is keeping the position for now.
Oppelaar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orton lands a couple of digs.
Oppelaar wants to stand and escape but Orton is having none of it.
Oppelaar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orton defends it easily.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Oppelaar is retaining full guard.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oppelaar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oppelaar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oppelaar looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Oppelaar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
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.
A punch combination from Oppelaar misses.
A jab from Oppelaar finds it's way through Orton's defenses.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oppelaar as he jumps to the side.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oppelaar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Orton is looking to clinch but Oppelaar is avoiding it.
Oppelaar works over Orton's head and body with a nice combination.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Oppelaar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oppelaar defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton pushes Oppelaar up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppelaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Oppelaar. That snapped Orton's head back.
Orton is rocked!
Oppelaar throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Orton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orton moves into the clinch.
Orton seems to have got his legs back now.
Oppelaar working hard to break the clinch.
Oppelaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orton missing with knees to the body.
Oppelaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oppelaar avoids it.
Oppelaar breaks from the clinch.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Oppelaar.
Orton rushes Oppelaar and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Orton tries to pull guard but Oppelaar won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oppelaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orton throws a shot to the body.
Oppelaar misses with a combination
and Orton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orton.
Oppelaar avoids a wild elbow strike from Orton.
Orton pulls guard effortlessly.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Oppelaar from controlling successfully.
Dennis Oppelaar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orton wants to stand and escape but Oppelaar is having none of it.
Oppelaar wants to stand but Orton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar has gone for a leg lock! Orton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oppelaar's guard.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Orton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oppelaar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oppelaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orton with a nice head shot there.
Oppelaar has his foot on Orton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orton works his way back into a safe position though.
Oppelaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Oppelaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oppelaar is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton scoring with some ground and pound.
Orton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oppelaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orton landing with the ground and pound.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oppelaar's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orton working some strikes from top position.
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 Randy Orton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Orton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Oppelaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orton 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 Oppelaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oppelaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orton tries to close the distance and clinch but Oppelaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Orton misses.
Oppelaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orton moves in looking to clinch but Oppelaar pushes him off.
Orton is looking to clinch but Oppelaar is avoiding it.
Oppelaar misses with a head kick.
Orton tries to clinch but Oppelaar is having none of it.
Oppelaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oppelaar misses with a two punch combination.
Oppelaar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orton drives through and clinches with Oppelaar against the ropes.
Orton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oppelaar has a couple of punches blocked by Orton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar has had enough of the clinch but Orton keeps him there for the moment.
Orton lands an elbow inside.
Oppelaar is trying to force a seperation but Orton has the dominant position.
Oppelaar breaks the clinch.
Orton looks for a takedown but Oppelaar sprawls well.
Dennis Oppelaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orton clinches up with Oppelaar and pushes him back against the ropes.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oppelaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orton moves in looking to clinch but Oppelaar pushes him off.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oppelaar sprawls well. Oppelaar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Oppelaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton dodges the punch combination from Oppelaar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennis Oppelaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppelaar throws a right and a left that Orton avoids nicely.
Orton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oppelaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oppelaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oppelaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Oppelaar slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oppelaar throws a series of punches but Orton moves out of range.
Orton rushes Oppelaar and presses him up against the ropes.
Oppelaar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orton has him pressed against the ropes.
Oppelaar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppelaar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton breaks the clinch.
Orton tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Oppelaar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oppelaar throws a nice looking combination but Orton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oppelaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oppelaar as he jumps to the side.
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Oppelaar circles away.
Orton looks to clinch
and Oppelaar counters with a three punch combo that has Orton backing up. Orton nods at Oppelaar to acknowledge the strikes.
Orton slips a straight right by Oppelaar.
Orton closes the distance and clinches.
Oppelaar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oppelaar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orton is trying to drag Oppelaar to the mat but Oppelaar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Oppelaar takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands an elbow inside that Oppelaar shrugs off.
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oppelaar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oppelaar working hard to break the clinch.
Orton breaks the clinch.
Oppelaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Orton.
Good standup being displayed there by Oppelaar as he connects with a hook.
Randy Orton's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppelaar misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Oppelaar. No joy for Orton on that attempt.
Orton avoids the head kick by Oppelaar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oppelaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orton tries to clinch but Oppelaar is having none of it.
Oppelaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orton circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Randy Orton.
I think Orton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Randy Orton!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Dennis Oppelaar!
The fight ends as a draw!
Randy Orton retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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