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ALWC16 Wiggin vs. Witt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Alfonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carolus Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rex is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton - Carolus Rex. Jimmy Alfonso has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Alfonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carolus Rex!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfonso wants to clinch up but Rex keeps it at a distance.
Rex fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alfonso to the ground. Rex is now in Alfonso's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alfonso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alfonso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alfonso keeping moving, preventing Rex from controlling successfully.
Rex passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alfonso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alfonso is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rex is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alfonso stops Rex from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonso is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rex working Alfonso over with strikes here.
Rex is landing with some decent strikes but Alfonso is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alfonso looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rex looking to break Alfonso's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alfonso remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rex will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Alfonso's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Alfonso is working hard here to advance position.
Rex trying to control.
Rex has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alfonso has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex controlling well, preventing Alfonso from escaping the position.
Rex lands strikes to the head.
Rex keeps control of the position easily here as Alfonso tries to buck him off.
Alfonso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rex's guard. Nice work there by Alfonso.
Alfonso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alfonso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alfonso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rex lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alfonso!
Rex moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rex tries to control but Alfonso wriggling away.
Alfonso working to try and regain half guard.
Rex swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alfonso is now in Rex's guard. A big mistake from Rex there, giving up the dominant position!
Alfonso will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rex working for a triangle but Alfonso defends it easily.
Alfonso slips nicely into half guard.
Alfonso seems to be working for a kimura but Rex defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alfonso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alfonso is trying to control the action in half guard but Rex is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rex actively working from the bottom here.
Alfonso is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rex defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rex.
Rex utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carolus Rex dominated that round.
That's time! Alfonso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rex throws a jab when Alfonso was well out of range.
Alfonso is looking to clinch but Rex is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alfonso tries to close the distance and clinch but Rex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alfonso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alfonso wants to clinch up but Rex keeps it at a distance.
Alfonso shoots in for a double leg but Rex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy Alfonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex cracks Alfonso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rex misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy Alfonso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rex throws the kick towards the body but Alfonso avoids it.
Alfonso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rex.
Alfonso closes the distance but Rex moves to the side
and Rex counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alfonso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rex connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alfonso scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Rex, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex throws a series of punches but Alfonso moves out of range.
Alfonso blocks a head kick by Rex.
Rex works over Alfonso's head and body with a nice combination.
Alfonso wants to clinch up but Rex keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alfonso checks a leg kick.
Alfonso closes the distance but Rex moves to the side
and Rex counters with a solid body kick.
Alfonso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rex counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alfonso wants to clinch.
Alfonso moves out of range of the body kick from Rex.
Alfonso tries to clinch there but Rex circles away.
Rex fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alfonso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rex counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rex's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rex is on top in guard.
Alfonso wants to sweep here but Rex controlling him for the moment.
Rex slips nicely into half guard.
Alfonso looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alfonso actively working from the bottom here.
Alfonso tries to get to full guard but Rex has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alfonso is squirming around, avoiding Rex's attempts to control the action.
Rex controlling from the full mount.
Alfonso is trying desperately to improve position.
Alfonso regains half guard.
Rex trying to control the action but Alfonso is working from the bottom.
Alfonso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rex's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rex's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso is persistently looking for the submission but Rex is defending it well.
Alfonso looking for the choke from the back.
Rex manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alfonso's guard. Nice work there by Rex.
Rex advances to half guard.
Carolus Rex has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonso looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rex in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rex working Alfonso over with strikes.
Alfonso moves into full guard.
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alfonso is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carolus Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rex looks to land a body kick but Alfonso moved away.
Rex works over Alfonso's head and body with a nice combination.
Carolus Rex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rex swats away the attempt to clinch by Alfonso.
Alfonso clinches with his opponent.
Rex has had enough of the clinch but Alfonso keeps him there for the moment.
Alfonso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.
Alfonso drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rex tries to buck Alfonso off but Alfonso is having none of it.
Alfonso goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rex has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alfonso but great work by Rex.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rex advances to full mount.
Rex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Rex.
Rex trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alfonso is trying to escape the mount.
Rex wants to take Alfonso's back but he can't do it this time.
Alfonso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rex lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex controlling from mount.
Rex looking to control but Alfonso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alfonso can't escape the position.
Rex wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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!
Alfonso can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso is squirming around, avoiding Rex's attempts to control the action.
Alfonso working to try and regain half guard.
Alfonso is squirming around, avoiding Rex's attempts to control the action.
Alfonso is trying to reverse the position but instead Rex has taken his back - oops!
Rex looking for the RNC.
Alfonso is trying to remain composed but Rex is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonso is really stuck here.
Rex looking to break Alfonso's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alfonso remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rex will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rex has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rex doesn't have the hooks in and Alfonso manages to turn into his guard.
Rex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alfonso defends well.
Alfonso wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.
Jimmy Alfonso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfonso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alfonso won't allow Rex to sweep him here.
Rex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alfonso manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carolus Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carolus Rex!
An out of breath Carolus Rex 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Evraerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evraerts's entrance music is Drowning Pool - Bodies. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Evraerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spencer Madison!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evraerts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madison throws a sloppy body shot
and Evraerts counters with a low kick, right behind Madison 's knee.
Madison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madison misses with the combination.
Evraerts looks to land a left hand but Madison moved out of range nicely.
Evraerts cracks Madison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Spencer Madison has been cut.
Madison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karl Evraerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Evraerts.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Madison got wobbled bad by a big combination! Evraerts presses forward with punches and knees until Madison stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Madison closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Evraerts!
Karl Evraerts made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Clothing ►$10!!! in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Breckinridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Breckinridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Breckinridge!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper misses with an uppercut. Breckinridge saw that one coming.
Breckinridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
Breckinridge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harper throws the left hand but Breckinridge avoids the punch easily.
Breckinridge moves in looking to clinch but Harper pushes him off.
Breckinridge is looking to clinch.
Breckinridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breckinridge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Breckinridge wants it to stay on the feet.
Harper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Breckinridge as Harper shoots in.
Harper keeps the fight on the outside.
Breckinridge tries to clinch but Harper is having none of it.
Harper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Breckinridge avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breckinridge has Harper up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breckinridge gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Breckinridge keeps control of Harper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Breckinridge trying to land knees to the body.
Harper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside.
Breckinridge missing with knees to the body.
Harper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside.
Harper wants to break free but Breckinridge has control.
Harper is trying to break the clinch but Breckinridge has him pressed against the cage.
Harper wants to break free but Breckinridge has control.
Harper tries to circle away but Breckinridge has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Breckinridge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harper's efforts to push away.
Breckinridge lands a damaging elbow.
Harper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Breckinridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.
Breckinridge pushes off an throws an elbow but Harper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside.
Harper has had enough of the clinch but Breckinridge keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Breckinridge.
Breckinridge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harper's defenses.
Breckinridge trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Breckinridge.
Breckinridge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harper tries to break free but Breckinridge pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breckinridge utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Breckinridge to work.
Breckinridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.
Breckinridge content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harper wants to get back to striking at distance but Breckinridge won't allow it.
Harper managing to block the knees to the body from Breckinridge.
Breckinridge missing with knees to the body.
Breckinridge missing with knees to the body.
Harper avoids the elbow strike from Breckinridge, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harper takes an elbow to the temple.
Breckinridge is struggling to control the position.
Breckinridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harper.
Harper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Breckinridge trying to land knees to the body.
Harper tries to circle away but Breckinridge has him pinned against the cage.
Harper is trying to force a seperation but Breckinridge has the dominant position.
Harper is trying to force a seperation but Breckinridge has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper wants to get back to striking at distance but Breckinridge won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Breckinridge.
Nice elbow from Breckinridge.
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!
Harper working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Breckinridge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Breckinridge tries to clinch up
and Harper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harper scores with a punch to the head.
Breckinridge tries to clinch but Harper is having none of it.
Harper misses with a two punch combination.
Harper scores with a nice head shot.
Breckinridge tries to clinch up
and Harper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Breckinridge closes the distance but Harper moves to the side
and Harper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breckinridge thinking.
Breckinridge clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Breckinridge has him pressed against the cage.
Breckinridge lands an elbow inside that Harper shrugs off.
Harper is rocked!
Breckinridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Harper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Breckinridge.
Breckinridge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Breckinridge pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Harper! Breckinridge unloads with more strikes and Harper sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Breckinridge!
Larry Breckinridge spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pj Veenstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
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KO power |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pj Veenstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quincy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Veenstra moves into the clinch.
Veenstra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones tries to clinch but Veenstra moves away
and Veenstra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veenstra misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Veenstra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Veenstra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones is trying to stall.
Veenstra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veenstra is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veenstra is on top in guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veenstra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenstra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veenstra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veenstra trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Veenstra stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones rushes Veenstra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veenstra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Veenstra gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Veenstra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veenstra has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pj Veenstra!
Pj Veenstra really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Cyclone Nutrition Company logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kane Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attero Dominatus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominatus has chosen Sabaton - Attero Dominatus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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26
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Attero Dominatus!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominatus. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws a lazy right hand but Dominatus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominatus lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Alexander both land. Nice combination.
Alexander rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dominatus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dominatus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Dominatus's defenses.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
Dominatus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominatus.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Alexander.
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!
Alexander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dominatus.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Dominatus.
Sloppy strikes from Dominatus. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Dominatus avoids it.
Alexander throws a wild body kick that Dominatus sees coming a mile off.
Alexander throws a lazy body kick
and Dominatus counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dominatus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dominatus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dominatus is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Alexander wants to stand but Dominatus is controlling the position.
Dominatus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Dominatus tries to pass.
Dominatus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dominatus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Dominatus isn't so interested in that idea.
Dominatus 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.
Dominatus wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominatus drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dominatus seems to have locked his on tight now - Alexander screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dominatus, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Attero Dominatus!
Our winner, Attero Dominatus, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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216 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Morris!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
Morris wants to clinch.
Drago connects with a combination that backs up Morris into the cage. Drago lands a flurry of punches that gets past Morris's guard. Morris is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Drago bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago gave a mention to Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinz Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spinz Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
143 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Kunnas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spinz Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kunnas misses.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kunnas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kunnas misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson closes the distance but Kunnas moves to the side
and Kunnas counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Spinz Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kunnas throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Kunnas against the cage.
Kunnas avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Kunnas blocks an elbow strike.
Kunnas blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Kunnas has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Kunnas has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kunnas blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kunnas avoids it.
Jackson has Kunnas pressed against the cage, preventing Kunnas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kunnas is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Kunnas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Kunnas working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson trying to control the position but instead, Kunnas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kunnas.
Kunnas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kunnas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kunnas finish him?
Jackson is aggressively charging in as Kunnas backs up avoiding any damage. Kunnas tosses out a jab and Jackson runs right into it face first! Jackson is out cold! Kunnas dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jackson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Kunnas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso has chosen Kung Fu Fighting 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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27
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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29
135 lbs
20 - 14 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but Tso moves out of range.
Bullwinkle with a poor takedown
and Tso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tso catches Bullwinkle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bullwinkle moves in looking to clinch but Tso pushes him off.
Tso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bullwinkle. Bullwinkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bullwinkle.
Tso keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullwinkle has closed the distance and engaged Tso in a clinch.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bullwinkle.
Tso misses with a body shot.
Tso scores with a jab. Bullwinkle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tso connects with a body shot that sends Bullwinkle's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullwinkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullwinkle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Bullwinkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tso misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Bullwinkle does no damage.
Tso jabs at Bullwinkle's body.
Tso connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle drops his hands momentarily and Tso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tso misses with a wild body shot.
Bullwinkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tso is fending him off so far but Bullwinkle persists. Nope, Tso circles away and we're back to standing.
Tso connects with a body shot that sends Bullwinkle's belly button to the back.
Bullwinkle is breathing heavily.
Tso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tso lands a nice hook to Bullwinkle's body. Bullwinkle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tso digs a good hook to Bullwinkle's body.
Tso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bullwinkle's hands.
Tso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullwinkle misses with a takedown attempt
and Tso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tso stalks Bullwinkle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bullwinkle's face. Bullwinkle staggers backwards, shaken.
Bullwinkle is rocked!
Tso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullwinkle at a distance.
Oh Bullwinkle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tso's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullwinkle under the eye.
Tso scores with a jab. Bullwinkle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bullwinkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tso's waist but Tso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bullwinkle off to one side.
Tso throws a right and a left that Bullwinkle avoids nicely.
Tso connects with a body shot that sends Bullwinkle's belly button to the back.
Tso connects with a right hand. Bullwinkle shakes it off.
Bullwinkle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tso scores with a hook to the body. Bullwinkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bullwinkle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tso gets in close and tags Bullwinkle with a short punch that almost sends Bullwinkle to the mat! Oh Bullwinkle is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tso, trying to create some distance but Tso rushes him, striking wildly and Bullwinkle goes down! The referee tackles Tso into the cage to end the fight! Tso is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Tso!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Clubman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaine Lovell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
13 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mini Clubman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zaine Lovell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mini Clubman has been cut.
Clubman blocks a head kick by Lovell.
Lovell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clubman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lovell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lovell looking to control.
Lovell tries to strike from the bottom.
Clubman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubman trying to control but Lovell is working from the bottom.
Lovell keeping full guard, as Clubman tries to pass.
Lovell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clubman defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovell trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubman wants to control from the top but Lovell keeps moving.
Clubman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lovell dives on top into guard.
Lovell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubman pulls Lovell in close to his closed guard and prevents Lovell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lovell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clubman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lovell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clubman keeping moving, preventing Lovell from controlling successfully.
Clubman is trying to keep Lovell in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clubman's head.
Clubman pushes a forearm under Lovell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lovell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mini Clubman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
154 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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24
160 lbs
15 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Witt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Witt lands in his opponent's guard.
Witt stops Wiggin from standing up.
Witt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wiggin wants to stand up but Witt is controlling him.
Wiggin controls Witt momentarily but Witt frees himself.
Witt trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Witt throwing strikes but missing.
Wiggin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wiggin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Wiggin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Witt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiggin, pushing him back against the cage.
Witt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wiggin is trying to keep an underhook but Witt manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Witt controlling the action here.
Witt wants to free his trapped foot but Wiggin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Witt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wiggin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wiggin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Witt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wiggin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiggin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wiggin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witt manages to get to full guard.
Witt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiggin stays in close to Witt's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiggin wants to stand but Witt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wiggin wants to pass the guard but Witt is keeping the position.
Witt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wiggin's guard.
Witt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Witt is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiggin has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin working a defensive guard here.
Witt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Witt closes the distance and clinches.
Witt pushes Wiggin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Witt can't get the takedown.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Witt blocks it.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt avoiding damage as Wiggin throws knees to the body.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Witt blocks it.
Witt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiggin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Witt gets a double leg takedown into Wiggin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wiggin moves into range and clinches up with Witt.
Witt lands with a left to the head.
Wiggin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Witt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wiggin to the mat. Wiggin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Witt forces his way into half guard.
Wiggin is trying to control but can't.
Witt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wiggin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witt works over Wiggin with some ground and pound from guard.
Witt won't allow Wiggin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin trying to control the position.
Aaron Witt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Witt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Witt connects with a couple of short punches.
Witt stopping the sweep attempt from Wiggin.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggin is looking to stand up but Witt isn't so interested in that idea.
Wiggin keeping full guard, as Witt tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Witt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard.
Witt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Witt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Witt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiggin's head.
Witt cracks Wiggin with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Witt is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wiggin keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Witt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiggin is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aaron Witt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Witt clinches with his opponent.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Witt is blocking nicely.
Wiggin landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wiggin gets underhooks to prevent Witt's takedown attempt.
Witt has hold of one of Wiggin's legs. Wiggin is fighting the takedown attempt but Witt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Witt tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiggin is retaining full guard.
Wiggin wants to stand but Witt is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Witt pushes Wiggin up against the cage in a clinch.
Witt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wiggin regains guard immediately.
Wiggin is looking to stand up but Witt isn't so interested in that idea.
Witt wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Witt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wiggin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Witt is controlling him.
Witt wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Wiggin keeping full guard, as Witt tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Witt.
Witt clinches up against the cage.
Witt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Witt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
Witt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
Witt can't get the takedown.
Andrew Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Witt.
Witt is trying to drag Wiggin to the mat but Wiggin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Wiggin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin gets underhooks to prevent Witt's takedown attempt.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Witt is trying to drag Wiggin to the mat but Wiggin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Witt blocks it with crossed arms.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Witt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Witt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
Witt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wiggin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggin missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Witt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiggin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Witt's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Witt shrugs off.
Witt tightens his grip and picks Wiggin up, before dumping him to the ground. Wiggin manages to land in guard.
Witt is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiggin has wrist control.
Witt trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Witt throws a big elbow that misses.
Witt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiggin looking to control.
Witt wants to control from the top but Wiggin keeps moving.
Wiggin is trying to control the position but Witt postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt advances position into side control!
Witt wants to control but Wiggin is keeping him busy.
Witt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Witt cracks Wiggin with a big right hand but Wiggin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Witt's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wiggin is in trouble now - Witt has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Witt clinches.
Witt wants to take the fight to the mat but Wiggin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andrew Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
Witt looking for a takedown.
Witt is looking to control Wiggin's arms but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Witt has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Witt.
Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Witt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
Andrew Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Witt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Witt is trying to drag Wiggin to the mat but Wiggin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wiggin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt misses with a punch to the body.
Witt is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiggin gets an underhook and turns Witt into the cage.
Witt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Witt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Witt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiggin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Witt takes an elbow to the temple.
Witt is trying to trip Wiggin. He has hold of a leg but Wiggin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Witt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Witt won't allow Wiggin to get back to his feet.
Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Witt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiggin wants to stand up but Witt is controlling him.
Witt is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiggin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt lands a couple of digs.
Witt sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witt looking to pass the guard.
Wiggin is trying to control the position but Witt postures up.
Wiggin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Witt controlling the position for now.
Wiggin works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt working to try and regain half guard.
Witt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Witt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Witt.
Wiggin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiggin stands up from Witt's guard - Wiggin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Witt moves into range and clinches up with Wiggin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin tries a knee to the head but Witt blocks it.
Witt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wiggin connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Witt.
Witt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witt avoiding damage as Wiggin throws knees to the body.
Wiggin connects with a knee to the head.
Wiggin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Witt blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Witt is keeping busy.
Wiggin looking to throw knees to the head but Witt is blocking nicely.
Wiggin tries to land knees in the clinch but Witt avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aaron Witt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Witt moves into range and clinches up with Wiggin.
Witt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Witt can't get the takedown.
Wiggin wants to stall.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Wiggin stops a takedown attempt from Witt.
Andrew Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Witt.
Wiggin working Witt over with knees to the body.
Witt tries a body shot but Wiggin blocks it.
Wiggin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Witt is keeping busy.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiggin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Witt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wiggin dodges the ground and pound from Witt.
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.
Witt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wiggin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin regains half guard.
Witt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Witt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wiggin is just riding it out for now. Witt eventually gives up the hold.
Witt throws a strike but Wiggin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Witt works over Wiggin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wiggin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Witt.
Witt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiggin controls Witt momentarily but Witt frees himself.
Witt 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.
Witt trying to control but Wiggin is working from the bottom.
Wiggin is looking to stand up but Witt isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiggin instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Wiggin.
It looks like Aaron Witt has been cut.
Wiggin is trying to stall.
Witt is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiggin with a knee to the head.
Witt wants to take the fight to the mat but Wiggin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Witt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Witt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wiggin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Witt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiggin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a knee strike.
Witt wants the takedown. Wiggin is fighting it off but Witt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wiggin's guard against the cage.
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!
Wiggin has momentary wrist control but Witt slips an elbow through the middle.
Wiggin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Witt throws a big elbow that misses.
Wiggin wants to stand and escape but Witt is having none of it.
Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiggin wants to stand and escape but Witt is having none of it.
Andrew Wiggin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Witt landing some decent shots from guard.
Witt trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Witt.
I've got Witt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Witt!
Aaron Witt is the new featherweight champion!
Aaron Witt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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