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A.O.R.G 54 Time to say goodbye PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Krifus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krifus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RAWR. Yodthanong Photirat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Krifus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krifus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krifus showed some decent athleticism there.
Krifus wants to work for an arm triangle but Photirat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krifus seems to be looking for submissions.
Krifus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krifus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Photirat is not content to let Krifus control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Krifus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krifus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krifus is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krifus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krifus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krifus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krifus seems to be working for a kimura but Photirat defends the submission attempt.
Krifus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Photirat is just riding it out for now. Krifus eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krifus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krifus trying to mount his opponent but Photirat defends it.
Krifus not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Krifus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krifus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krifus avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krifus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Photirat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krifus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krifus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krifus is trying to get an arm triangle but Photirat is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krifus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Photirat knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Krifus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunter Krifus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krifus taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krifus tries for a kimura but Photirat is defending well.
Krifus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Photirat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krifus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krifus swings around for an armbar but Photirat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krifus's guard.
Krifus working for a triangle but Photirat defends it easily.
Krifus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krifus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Photirat has his hands clasped together but Krifus extends an breaks Photirat's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Krifus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hunter Krifus!
Hunter Krifus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rold tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rold.
It looks like Alexander Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rold lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rold or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson dives in and grabs Rold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rold pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Enrique Rold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Nelson.
Rold is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Rold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rold keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson looks winded!
Rold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Rold lands with a shot to the body.
Rold feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Rold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rold connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Nelson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rold is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nelson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rold.
Rold fails with the takedown.
Rold lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rold. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rold scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rold.
Rold tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Rold.
Rold feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Rold connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Nelson is rocked!
Rold walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nelson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rold swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nelson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Rold!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten comes to the cage accompanied by Knockin Boots by Candyman. Goran Spaten could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Wolkowski's chin.
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168 lbs
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spaten is trying to defend but Wolkowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolkowski lands a nice short elbow.
Wolkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spaten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolkowski.
Wolkowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spaten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolkowski.
Wolkowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolkowski stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski working over Spaten with some ground and pound. Spaten looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolkowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Spaten is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolkowski.
Wolkowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spaten is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Wolkowski!
After winning the bout, Damian Wolkowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baauer - Harlem Shake. 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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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Rimmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimmer throws a looping overhand right but Santiago ducks down to avoid it.
Arnold Rimmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago drives through and clinches with Rimmer against the cage.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago has Rimmer pressed against the cage, preventing Rimmer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rimmer's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Santiago.
Santiago misses with a body punch.
Rimmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Rimmer fails to land.
Santiago gets through Rimmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rimmer tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
Santiago lands with a right to the head.
Rimmer is trying to force a seperation but Santiago has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santiago throws an elbow but misses.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santiago keeps control of Rimmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Santiago fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santiago lands a right hand.
Santiago keeps control of Rimmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santiago lands an uppercut.
Rimmer tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago lands a nice uppercut.
Rimmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Rimmer avoids the damage to the body.
Santiago lands with a light punch inside.
Rimmer tries to circle away but Santiago has him pinned against the cage.
Rimmer tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Santiago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rimmer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rimmer.
Rimmer takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Rimmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Santiago.
Santiago lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rimmer is breathing heavily.
Santiago tries to throw a body punch but Rimmer avoids it by throwing Santiago back against the cage.
Santiago pushes Rimmer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rimmer tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Santiago.
Rimmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Santiago has double underhooks.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rimmer backwards.
Santiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rimmer.
Santiago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Santiago has Rimmer pressed against the cage.
Santiago scores with a shot to the side of Rimmer's head.
Santiago leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago works on Rimmer's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Santiago.
A short left from Santiago.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rimmer backwards.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Rimmer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rimmer wants to get back to striking at distance but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago digs a right hand underneath Rimmer's ribcage. Rimmer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santiago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
A right hand to the body from Santiago.
Santiago stalling the fight.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rimmer backwards.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santiago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rimmer is rocked!
Santiago can't find room to land a body shot as Rimmer controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santiago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rimmer backwards.
Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Rimmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santiago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santiago digs a right hand into Rimmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rimmer's gas tank.
Rimmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Santiago lands a left hand.
Santiago lands with a left to the head.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rimmer with a big uppercut! Rimmer tries to clinch up but Santiago pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rimmer to the mat! Rimmer covers up and Santiago unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Santiago!
Jorge Santiago made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'And I thought I was getting a rimmer, not fighting one. Anyways, I am now a free agent and that means husbands of the world, beware. I might be in your city - and your wife - by tomorrow.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie PhoQus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mursu's choice of entrance music: Someday I'll be the Champ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie PhoQus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilkka Mursu!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PhoQus misses with a hook.
PhoQus throws a good cross that connects.
Eddie PhoQus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mursu slips a jab and a cross from PhoQus.
A big left from PhoQus misses.
PhoQus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mursu walks into a stiff left hand from PhoQus.
PhoQus throws a right hand that Mursu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mursu also avoids with ease.
Mursu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
PhoQus connects with a right hand. Mursu shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PhoQus lands a glancing blow to the side of Mursu's head.
PhoQus thows a left - swing and a miss!
PhoQus cracks Mursu with a good jab.
PhoQus throws out a loose jab but Mursu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mursu.
A jab from PhoQus finds it's way through Mursu's defenses.
A big right from PhoQus misses.
PhoQus drops Mursu with a beautiful combination! Mursu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - PhoQus is looking for the KO!
Mursu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from PhoQus.
PhoQus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mursu circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from PhoQus misses.
PhoQus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
PhoQus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mursu circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from PhoQus misses.
PhoQus misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - PhoQus coming out on top.
PhoQus throws a looping overhand right but Mursu ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mursu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PhoQus.
Mursu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
PhoQus lands a head shot.
PhoQus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PhoQus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mursu was well out of range. Poor timing from PhoQus.
PhoQus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mursu manages to avoid it.
PhoQus throws the left hand but Mursu avoids the punch easily.
A big left from PhoQus misses.
Mursu looks for a takedown but PhoQus sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by PhoQus there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus throws an overhand right that lands on Mursu's shoulder, as Mursu tries to avoid the shot.
PhoQus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
PhoQus misses with a wild body shot.
PhoQus swings for the body but Mursu moves out of range.
PhoQus scores with a shot to the body.
Mursu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mursu.
Eddie PhoQus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilkka Mursu.
Mursu avoids the body shot from PhoQus.
PhoQus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mursu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mursu shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for PhoQus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for PhoQus.
Mursu misses with a takedown attempt
and PhoQus counters with a nice right hand that sends Mursu toppling to the canvas! Mursu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can PhoQus finish him?!
Mursu is still on wobbly legs! Can PhoQus finish him?
Mursu walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mursu limp body while PhoQus jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie PhoQus!
Eddie PhoQus is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eddie PhoQus thanked The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Angin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Dream On - Aerosmith . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neo Angin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler gets caught napping as Angin dives in and scores a takedown. Tyler manages to retain guard.
Angin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tyler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tyler has escaped and now he's on top!
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Angin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Angin manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Angin's guard.
Tyler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Angin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Angin has escaped and now he's on top!
Angin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Angin has managed to get both his arms back between Tyler's legs - danger averted.
Angin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler working for a triangle but Angin defends it easily.
Angin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyler's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angin wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angin trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Angin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Angin, into his guard.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler postures up.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler postures up in Angin's guard and throws a big left but Angin blocks it.
Angin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angin controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Tyler postures up in Angin's guard and throws a big left but Angin blocks it.
Tyler stops Angin from standing up.
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler distracts Angin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler stops Angin from standing up.
Angin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Angin is just content to waste time from the top position. Tyler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tyler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Angin quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyler lands with a punch from half guard.
Angin is trying to stand up here but Tyler is controlling him well.
Angin trying to control but Tyler postures up.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyler is working for a kimura but Angin is defending it quite comfortably.
Angin taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angin is positioning himself well to prevent Tyler advancing to mount.
Angin wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy.
Tyler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyler.
Angin is trying to stand up here but Tyler is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angin trying to hold on to Tyler's head to control him but Tyler postures up.
Tyler is looking for a kimura here.
Tyler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyler is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Angin as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Angin dives on top into guard.
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Angin wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Angin throws an elbow that misses. Tyler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angin's guard. Nice move by Tyler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses. Angin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Angin!
Angin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler working for a triangle but Angin defends it easily.
Tyler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tyler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyler gets caught napping as Angin dives in and scores a takedown. Tyler manages to retain guard.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Angin defends it easily.
Tyler is looking for a triangle but Angin pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angin throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
Angin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Angin wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
Angin moves into full mount! Tyler won't be happy about that!
Angin wants to control but Tyler has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
It looks like Angin is going to stand back up.
Angin trying to control from half guard but Tyler is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angin's back!
Angin just trying to survive but Tyler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Angin is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Angin taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tyler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex Tyler!
Rex Tyler retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rex Tyler made sure he mentioned Damnfield clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luu Viulu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Orton is just out of range.
Viulu throws an off balance right hand
and Orton counters with an outside leg kick.
Viulu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viulu prevents the takedown attempt.
Viulu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Viulu clinches up against the cage.
Orton is stalling here.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orton up against the cage.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orton successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Viulu wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viulu wants to stand but Orton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viulu stopping the sweep attempt from Orton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viulu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Orton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Viulu.
Orton blocking some punches.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Orton.
Viulu misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Orton.
Orton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orton walks into a stiff left hand from Viulu.
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viulu clinches.
Viulu tries to work over Orton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orton lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viulu looking to control.
Viulu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viulu working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orton postures up in Viulu's guard and throws a big left but Viulu blocks it.
Viulu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton with a nice head shot there.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viulu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton is working Viulu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Viulu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Viulu!
Orton wants to sweep here but Viulu controlling him for the moment.
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!
Viulu is looking to work some ground and pound but Orton has wrist control.
Orton wants to sweep but no luck.
Viulu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orton 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.
Viulu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viulu wants to pass the guard but Orton is keeping the position.
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 Randy Orton 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.
Viulu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viulu moves into the clinch.
Orton is looking for a takedown.
Viulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Viulu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viulu tries a body shot but Orton blocks it.
Orton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viulu is defending well.
Viulu tries to stall but Orton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viulu clinches up with Orton and pushes him back against the cage.
Orton blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viulu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viulu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orton is trying to stall.
Viulu is looking to control Orton's arms but Orton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Viulu has his back to the cage.
Luu Viulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viulu stalling the fight.
Orton wants a takedown.
Orton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orton.
Viulu tries a body shot but Orton blocks it.
Orton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Viulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Viulu.
Orton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orton throws a strike but Viulu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orton is one step ahead there.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Viulu's head.
Orton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viulu wants to get back to his feet but Orton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Viulu, not yet.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Viulu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Viulu!
Viulu trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Orton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
Viulu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orton's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viulu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton moves out of range as Viulu strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luu Viulu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Viulu throws a right and a left that Orton avoids nicely.
Viulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viulu's guard.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Viulu blocks nicely.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Orton prevents Viulu from getting back to his feet.
Orton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton throws a strike but Viulu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orton pulls Viulu in to control the position.
Orton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Viulu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Orton is refusing to be controlled, as Viulu sits in half guard.
Viulu tries to stand and escape but Orton is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is stalling here. Orton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Viulu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Orton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viulu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Viulu dodges the ground and pound from Orton.
Viulu is trying to buck Orton off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Orton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Viulu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Viulu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Orton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Viulu to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Viulu is looking to reverse the position.
Orton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Orton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Viulu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viulu wants to get back to his feet.
Viulu is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viulu misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orton is defended easily by Viulu.
Viulu closes the distance and clinches.
Viulu misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu tries to stall but Orton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Viulu.
Viulu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Viulu stops a takedown attempt from Orton.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viulu stops a takedown attempt from Orton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton scores with a knee to the head.
Viulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orton has Viulu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viulu tumbling to the mat - Orton dives into Viulu's guard.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Viulu has wrist control.
Orton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orton prevents Viulu from getting back to his feet.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viulu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viulu wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
Orton postures up in Viulu's guard and throws a big left but Viulu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu kicks Orton off and gets to his feet.
Viulu has closed the distance and engaged Orton in a clinch.
Viulu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viulu gets underhooks to prevent Orton's takedown attempt.
Viulu stops a takedown attempt from Orton.
Viulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viulu uses from the top position.
Orton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Viulu uses it to pass to side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Viulu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No joy there for Viulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu digs a good body shot into Orton's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Viulu which made him look bad.
Viulu clinches.
Orton lands a takedown into guard.
Viulu is trying to control the position but Orton postures up.
Viulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viulu wants to stand up but Orton is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton postures up in Viulu's guard and throws a big left but Viulu blocks it.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viulu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Viulu has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Luu Viulu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Orton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viulu's head.
Orton throws a strike but Viulu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Orton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orton with a nice head shot there.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Viulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton postures up in Viulu's guard and throws a big left but Viulu blocks it.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viulu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orton is controlling him.
Orton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Viulu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Viulu!
Orton wants to sweep here but Viulu controlling him for the moment.
Viulu stands and steps away. Orton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu closes the distance and clinches.
Orton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viulu up against the cage.
Orton blocks a body shot from Viulu.
Orton with a knee to the head.
Viulu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orton tries to score a body lock takedown but Viulu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viulu lands with a right to the head.
Orton has Viulu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Viulu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Orton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu is pressed up against the cage. Orton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viulu down to the mat. Viulu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orton feints and as Viulu raises his hands in defense, Orton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.
Orton won't allow Viulu to get back to his feet.
Viulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Orton stops Viulu from standing up.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orton is pushing down on Viulu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viulu is fighting to maintain full guard but Orton has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton is looking to advance position but Viulu won't allow it.
Orton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orton prevents Viulu from standing back up.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orton passes into side control, despite Viulu's attempt to control the position.
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!
Orton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Viulu is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
Randy Orton is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Randy Orton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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