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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dark Mood's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Mood!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed Mood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mood as Green shoots in.
Mood fails with a takedown attempt.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
Mood wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Mood taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Green.
Mood tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Mood trying to control but Green postures up.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green wants to control but Mood is keeping him busy.
Green lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mood's head.
Green is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mood!
Mood tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Green raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Green with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mood hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mood can't escape the position.
Green controlling his opponent.
Mood taking shots to the head.
Green content just to control the position here.
Green throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Green avoids the attempt from Mood to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Green in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green trying to control but Mood is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green landing shots from mount.
Green lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Green is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mood to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mood shrugs it off.
Green wants to finish this one by submission but Mood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Green.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
Green raining down hammerfists from mount.
Green content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green cracks Mood with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Mood is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mood?
Mood is rocked!
Mood is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Green dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mood pinned against the cage. Mood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Green scores with a four punch combination!
Bobby Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Mood tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Mood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
A punch lands to the side of Mood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mood as he jumps to the side.
Mood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donk. Green catches Mood right on the button with a cross.
Mood throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Mood.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Mood counters with a one-two to the body.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mood shoots in but no luck this time.
Mood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Green tenderised Mood's leg. Mood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bobby Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Mood is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mood.
Mood gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mood.
Green grinds an elbow into Mood's temple.
Mood managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Green.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mood is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mood is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Green yanks on the arm and Mood is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Green.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Green!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sonnen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chael Sonnen - Entrance song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pablo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sonnen's waist but Sonnen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablo off to one side.
Sonnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonnen as he jumps to the side.
Pablo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pablo.
Sonnen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Daniello Pablo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Pablo didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pablo goes down! Can Sonnen finish him!?
Pablo is rocked!
Pablo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sonnen wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pablo is still in real trouble! Can Sonnen finish him?
Pablo seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pablo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sonnen!
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Sonnen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pablo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pablo with good strikes from the mount here!
Sonnen is trying to stand.
Pablo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pablo scoring with strikes but Sonnen is staying in there.
Sonnen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Pablo unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pablo breaks from Sonnen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pablo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pablo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pablo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pablo with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
Pablo lands a big elbow.
Pablo with the ground and pound from mount.
Pablo landing shots from mount.
Pablo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pablo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sonnen looks a forlorn figure.
Sonnen is rocked!
Pablo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Sonnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pablo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sonnen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pablo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniello Pablo!
Daniello Pablo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Sajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Sajewski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcello Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukasz Sajewski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sajewski gets caught napping as Garza dives in and scores a takedown. Sajewski manages to retain guard.
Garza is looking to advance position but Sajewski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sajewski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Garza looks a forlorn figure.
Garza slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sajewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garza missing with punches from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garza trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garza tries to roll over but Sajewski keeps him under control.
Garza actively working from the bottom here.
Sajewski wants to work for an arm triangle but Garza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sajewski pulls his head out easily.
Garza actively working from the bottom here.
Garza with the active half guard here but Sajewski passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza wants to control but Sajewski postures up.
Garza is looking to regain half guard here but Sajewski keeps moving and retains side control.
Sajewski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sajewski is trying to get an arm triangle but Garza is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Garza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sajewski prevents Garza from improving his position.
Sajewski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sajewski defends well.
Garza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sajewski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sajewski tries to pass to full mount but Garza defends it.
Garza is looking for a sweep. Sajewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sajewski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Garza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sajewski has cracked it and Garza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sajewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lukasz Sajewski!
Lukasz Sajewski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gang Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klincko but Klincko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Klincko lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Klincko slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klincko.
Klincko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klincko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klincko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Gang Lee has been cut.
Klincko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klincko showed some decent athleticism there.
Klincko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Klincko works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klincko has hold of Lee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Klincko cranks the arm and Lee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dave Klincko!
After the big win, Dave Klincko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ant Liebermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jonas Wolter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonas Wolter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Liebermann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolter misses with a body shot.
Wolter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liebermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liebermann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wolter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liebermann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wolter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wolter tries to buck Liebermann off but Liebermann is having none of it.
The referee asks Liebermann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Liebermann prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wolter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liebermann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolter wants to improve his position but Liebermann is controlling well.
Liebermann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Liebermann is keen to just control but Wolter is a slippery customer.
Liebermann is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolter won't allow Liebermann to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter wants to get back to full guard.
Wolter is working hard here to advance position.
Liebermann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liebermann uses his free foot to push down on Wolter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolter.
Liebermann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wolter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Liebermann looking to finish Wolter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolter!
Liebermann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wolter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolter tries to get out of the position.
Liebermann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolter looks a forlorn figure.
Wolter regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liebermann pushing down on Wolter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Liebermann is trying to control. Wolter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolter trying to hold on to Liebermann's head to control him but Liebermann postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liebermann moves nicely into side control.
Wolter seems a little lost for a moment, as Liebermann dominates the positioning.
Liebermann cracks Wolter with a big elbow.
Liebermann is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolter is defending well.
Liebermann controls the position.
Wolter is looking to regain half guard here but Liebermann keeps moving and retains side control.
Liebermann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wolter to see if he's OK.
Liebermann trying to control the position but Wolter is working away.
Liebermann scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wolter to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is trying to improve his position.
Liebermann lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wolter is looking for a sweep.
Liebermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wolter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liebermann trying to control the position but Wolter is working away.
Wolter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Liebermann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Liebermann looking to finish Wolter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolter!
Wolter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Liebermann controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Wolter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liebermann looking to isolate an arm here. Wolter doesn't see it coming and as Liebermann extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Liebermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ant Liebermann!
Ant Liebermann very nearly forgot to thank Gojira Industries amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buddha Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Saez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buddha Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquin Saez!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze scores with a punch to the head.
Saez fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saez is defended easily by Haze.
A cross from Haze lands.
Saez throws a head kick but Haze moves out of range.
Haze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddha Haze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Saez.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saez.
Haze throws a right and a left that Saez avoids nicely.
Saez misses with a takedown attempt - Haze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joaquin Saez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saez closes the distance and clinches up with Haze, looking for a takedown. Saez pushes Haze against the cage but Haze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haze throws a series of strikes that have Saez backpedaling.
Saez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haze's waist but Haze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saez off to one side.
Saez scores with a takedown into Haze's guard.
Saez is pushing down on Haze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haze is fighting to maintain full guard but Saez has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saez.
Saez is looking to take a break and control but Haze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze is trying to stand up here but Saez is controlling him well.
Saez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking to control Saez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haze avoid being mounted?
Saez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saez unloading with bombs!
Haze takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Saez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saez lands a big shot there that rocks Haze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Haze blocking the ground and pound.
Saez controlling from the full mount.
Haze is squirming around, avoiding Saez's attempts to control the action.
Saez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haze's face.
Saez wants to control the pace but Haze is squirming around nicely.
Saez is working for a guillotine from mount but Haze frees his head quite easily.
Saez is landing with some decent strikes but Haze is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze is bucking up trying to escape but Saez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Haze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haze is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Saez locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Haze is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquin Saez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osea Divisor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Divisor has chosen Break You by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. Osea Divisor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zhorik Vartanov's chin.
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170 lbs
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168 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osea Divisor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vartanov did well to prevent Divisor getting side control.
Vartanov tries to roll over but Divisor keeps him under control.
Vartanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vartanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Divisor.
Vartanov keeping full guard, as Divisor tries to pass.
Vartanov wants to get back to his feet but Divisor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vartanov controls Divisor momentarily but Divisor frees himself.
Divisor throws a big elbow that misses.
Vartanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Divisor on the ground.
Divisor won't allow Vartanov to sweep him here.
Divisor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanov wants to stand up but Divisor is controlling him.
Divisor trying to control but Vartanov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divisor prevents Vartanov from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Divisor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vartanov.
Divisor drives through and clinches with Vartanov against the cage.
Divisor wants a takedown but no success here.
Divisor can't get the takedown.
Divisor wants a takedown but no success here.
Zhorik Vartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osea Divisor.
Divisor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Divisor is trying to maintain a safe position but Vartanov gets an underhook and turns Divisor into the cage.
Divisor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Divisor has Vartanov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov is trying to force a seperation but Divisor has the dominant position.
Divisor prevents Vartanov from breaking the clinch.
Divisor misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Divisor throws a head punch that misses.
Vartanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Divisor dodges the punch combination from Vartanov.
Vartanov throws a nice looking combination but Divisor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Divisor gets a clinch.
Vartanov wants to break free but Divisor has control.
Divisor looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Divisor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vartanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Divisor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Divisor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisor wants a takedown.
Divisor misses with a body punch.
Divisor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vartanov is pressed up against the cage. Divisor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vartanov down to the mat. Vartanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Divisor takes one to the side of the head.
Vartanov drops Divisor with a beautiful combination! Divisor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vartanov is looking for the KO!
Divisor is rocked!
It looks like Osea Divisor has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisor slips a jab and a cross from Vartanov.
Divisor is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartanov finish him?
Vartanov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Divisor off his feet! Divisor tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhorik Vartanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spandex Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Clocks. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Spandex Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ash Berry!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Berry tenderised Rex's leg. Rex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berry lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Spandex Rex has been cut.
Rex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rex instigates a clinch.
Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berry throws a front kick aimed at Rex's knee but Rex avoids it well.
Berry scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berry misses with a double jab.
Berry scores with a jab to the body.
Berry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berry misses with a wild body shot.
Rex throws a sloppy head kick and Berry moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Berry as Rex shoots in.
Berry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry stuffs the takedown attempt from Rex. Rex gets slowly back to his feet.
Berry misses with a straight left.
Rex looks to clinch
and Berry counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rex is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Berry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rex is rocked!
A head kick by Berry - that's a beauty! Rex is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Berry can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ash Berry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yancy Malaki enters the cage!
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142 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki throws a looping overhand right but Podgaetschii ducks down to avoid it.
Malaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malaki works Podgaetschii's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Malaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Podgaetschii has a takedown stuffed.
Podgaetschii tries to clinch but Malaki is having none of it.
Podgaetschii tries to clinch but Malaki moves away
and Malaki counters with a straight right hand.
Podgaetschii pushes Malaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Podgaetschii is keeping busy.
Podgaetschii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Podgaetschii is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragos Podgaetschii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malaki working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Malaki fails to land.
Malaki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malaki tries to throw a body punch but Podgaetschii avoids it by throwing Malaki back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaki taking a breather.
Malaki trying to stall but Podgaetschii improves his position.
Malaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podgaetschii blocks an uppercut.
Podgaetschii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malaki tries to circle away but Podgaetschii has him pinned against the cage.
Malaki is trying to break free.
Malaki taking a breather.
Malaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Podgaetschii has him pressed against the cage.
Podgaetschii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Podgaetschii is trying to drag Malaki to the mat but Malaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Podgaetschii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki trying to stall but Podgaetschii improves his position.
Malaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Podgaetschii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malaki is defending well.
Malaki is trying to force a seperation but Podgaetschii has the dominant position.
Podgaetschii wants to take the fight to the mat but Malaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Podgaetschii decides to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malaki stands and steps away. Podgaetschii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Podgaetschii tries to clinch but Malaki is having none of it.
Malaki lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podgaetschii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malaki sprawls well. Malaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Podgaetschii gets slowly back to his feet.
Podgaetschii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malaki counters with a left to the body.
Malaki misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki throws a combination. Podgaetschii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Podgaetschii is rocked!
It looks like Dragos Podgaetschii has been cut.
Podgaetschii closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Podgaetschii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Podgaetschii won't allow it.
Podgaetschii seems to have got his legs back now.
Podgaetschii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malaki wants to break free but Podgaetschii has control.
Malaki digs a right hand underneath Podgaetschii's ribcage. Podgaetschii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Podgaetschii takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Malaki.
Podgaetschii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaki gets underhooks to prevent Podgaetschii's takedown attempt.
Malaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Podgaetschii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Podgaetschii wants a takedown.
Malaki breaks the clinch.
Podgaetschii takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Podgaetschii.
Malaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Podgaetschii avoids the body shot from Malaki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podgaetschii drives through and clinches with Malaki against the cage.
Malaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malaki misses with a punch to the body.
Malaki throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragos Podgaetschii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malaki lands a jab to the nose.
Malaki misses with a hook.
Podgaetschii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragos Podgaetschii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Podgaetschii is just out of range.
Podgaetschii rushes Malaki and presses him up against the cage.
Malaki gets underhooks to prevent Podgaetschii's takedown attempt.
Malaki has Podgaetschii pressed against the cage.
Malaki is trying to push Podgaetschii away but Podgaetschii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podgaetschii tries to throw a body punch but Malaki avoids it by throwing Podgaetschii back against the cage.
Podgaetschii has hold of one of Malaki's legs. Malaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Podgaetschii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Podgaetschii looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Podgaetschii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Podgaetschii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Podgaetschii is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dragos Podgaetschii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Podgaetschii shoots for a double leg takedown but Malaki sprawls well. He's pushed Podgaetschii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Podgaetschii clinches up with Malaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Podgaetschii blocking some punches.
Malaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Podgaetschii has him pressed against the cage.
Malaki breaks the clinch.
Donk. Malaki catches Podgaetschii right on the button with a cross.
Malaki misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Podgaetschii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Podgaetschii tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaki throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaki looks to land a right hand but Podgaetschii moved out of range.
Podgaetschii tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaki slips a jab and a cross from Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Malaki throws a hook but Podgaetschii avoids it easily.
Malaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Podgaetschii momentarily.
Malaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Podgaetschii wants to clinch.
Malaki misses with a double jab.
Malaki keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Malaki does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Malaki.
Malaki looks to throw the jab but Podgaetschii is out of range.
Malaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Podgaetschii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yancy Malaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malaki throws a hook but Podgaetschii avoids it easily.
Malaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Podgaetschii fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragos Podgaetschii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malaki lands with a hook. Podgaetschii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Podgaetschii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yancy Malaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Podgaetschii wants to clinch up but Malaki keeps it at a distance.
Malaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Malaki throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Podgaetschii's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Malaki dives in looking to finish as Podgaetschii flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Malaki's strikes! Malaki is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Podgaetschii's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Podgaetschii was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Malaki!
Yancy Malaki is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Yancy Malaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tero Taikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lloyed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taikina comes into the arena with Cookie song blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Taikina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lloyed!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyed has Taikina up against the cage in a clinch.
Taikina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taikina.
Taikina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lloyed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lloyed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taikina walks away with a smile on his face. Lloyed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taikina closes the distance and clinches.
Taikina blocks a body shot from Lloyed.
Taikina throws an elbow that misses.
Lloyed decides to pull guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taikina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taikina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taikina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taikina 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.
Taikina controlling from the top position.
Taikina with a nice head shot there.
Taikina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taikina postures up in Lloyed's guard and throws a big left but Lloyed blocks it.
Taikina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lloyed is keeping the position for now.
Taikina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lloyed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina passes into half guard.
Taikina trying to advance position but Lloyed counters by regaining guard.
Taikina throws a big elbow that misses.
Taikina is looking to work some ground and pound but Lloyed has wrist control.
Taikina looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taikina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lloyed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taikina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taikina looking to sit in guard and control but Lloyed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lloyed throws a strike but Taikina rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taikina working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed 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.
Taikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taikina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lloyed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lloyed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tero Taikina dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lloyed throws a leg kick but Taikina moved away.
Taikina shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taikina connects with a looping right hand.
Lloyed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lloyed avoids the body shot from Taikina.
Lloyed scores with a one two! Taikina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lloyed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taikina tries to clinch there but Lloyed circles away.
Taikina on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taikina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lloyed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lloyed scores with the left hand. Taikina knows he should have avoided that one.
Lloyed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taikina throws a body punch but Lloyed moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lloyed. Taikina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taikina clinches up with Lloyed and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taikina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lloyed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taikina is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Lloyed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taikina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lloyed digs a right hand underneath Taikina's ribcage. Taikina let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taikina lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Josh Lloyed has been cut.
Taikina lands a hook that snaps the head of Lloyed backwards.
Lloyed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taikina just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taikina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lloyed.
Taikina is struggling to control the position.
Taikina pushes off an throws an elbow but Lloyed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taikina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taikina misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lloyed just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taikina's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina misses with a punch on the inside.
Lloyed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lloyed misses with a knee strike.
Taikina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taikina missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taikina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyed blocks an elbow strike.
Taikina trying to land knees to the body.
Taikina trying to land knees to the body.
Lloyed misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Taikina fails to land.
Taikina throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taikina swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Taikina.
Lloyed stalling in the clinch but Taikina improves position.
Taikina has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyed.
Lloyed avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed lands with a right to the head.
Taikina is trying to maintain a safe position but Lloyed gets an underhook and turns Taikina into the cage.
Lloyed throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tero Taikina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lloyed tries to land a knee to the head but Taikina blocks with his arms.
Taikina lands an uppercut.
Taikina takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lloyed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lloyed dodges an elbow strike from Taikina.
Lloyed managing to block the knees to the body from Taikina.
Lloyed cracks Taikina with a nice body shot.
Taikina is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lloyed is keeping busy.
Taikina taking a breather.
Lloyed lands a body punch.
Taikina swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyed uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed throws a punch but it's blocked by Taikina.
Lloyed misses with a knee strike.
Lloyed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyed misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyed throws a head kick that misses.
Taikina fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lloyed, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Taikina on the inside.
Lloyed avoids a wild elbow strike from Taikina.
Taikina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lloyed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taikina's face.
Lloyed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lloyed blocks an elbow strike from Taikina.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taikina struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyed controls his hands.
Lloyed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taikina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tero Taikina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Lloyed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lloyed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taikina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taikina lands in his opponent's guard.
Taikina is looking to work some ground and pound but Lloyed has wrist control.
Lloyed keeping moving, preventing Taikina from controlling successfully.
Lloyed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taikina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taikina trying to control but Lloyed is working from the bottom.
Lloyed controls Taikina momentarily but Taikina frees himself.
Tero Taikina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taikina wants to pass the guard but Lloyed is keeping the position.
Taikina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taikina looking to sit in guard and control but Lloyed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taikina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taikina looking for a sweep. Not yet Taikina, not yet.
Lloyed throwing strikes but missing.
Lloyed throwing strikes but missing.
Lloyed trying to control the position from guard on top but Taikina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taikina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taikina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lloyed stopping the sweep attempt from Taikina.
Lloyed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Josh Lloyed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taikina is on top in guard.
Taikina wants to control from the top but Lloyed keeps moving.
Lloyed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taikina manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyed throws a big elbow that misses.
Taikina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taikina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lloyed manages to get himself to full guard.
Taikina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lloyed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tero Taikina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taikina wants to pass the guard but Lloyed is keeping the position.
Taikina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tero Taikina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taikina, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tero Taikina!
Tero Taikina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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RATING
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