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D 58 : Lom vs Mauser PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Sesay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Sesay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Semen Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sesay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sesay blocks a head kick by Semenov.
Sesay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Semenov defends well and Sesay ends up having to push Semenov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Semenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sesay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semenov's efforts to push away.
Sesay tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Semenov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Sesay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov is trying to force a seperation but Sesay has the dominant position.
Sesay tries to pull guard but Semenov won't allow it.
Semenov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenov is trying to break the clinch but Sesay has him pressed against the cage.
Semenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sesay has double underhooks.
Sesay jumps guard but Semenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Semenov tries to break the clinch but Sesay is controlling the position.
Sesay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Semenov after a bit of a struggle.
Semenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sesay keeps control of Semenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sesay wants to break free but Semenov has control.
Semenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sesay won't allow it.
Semenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Semenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sesay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Semenov has him pressed against the cage.
Semenov wants to break free but Sesay has control.
Sesay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Semenov to keep the fight standing.
Semenov is trying to break the clinch but Sesay has him pressed against the cage.
Semenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Semenov wants to break free but Sesay has control.
Semenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sesay tries to pull guard but Semenov won't allow it.
Semenov tries to circle away but Sesay has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Semenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semenov breaks from the clinch.
Semenov connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Aaron Sesay has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
Semenov tries to bum rush Sesay with a series of wild strikes but Sesay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sesay throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semenov's head.
Sesay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Semenov connects with a combination that backs up Sesay into the cage. Semenov lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sesay's guard. Sesay is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Semenov bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semen Semenov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Florent Mangione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florent Mangione looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Florent Mangione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangione controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilton wants to sweep here but Mangione controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Florent Mangione just wasn't active enough.
Hilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mangione is fending him off so far but Hilton persists. Nope, Mangione circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton rushes Mangione with punches - Mangione moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Mangione goes down! Hilton follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Hilton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pico De Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pico De Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Pato.
Donk. De Pato catches Kerr right on the button with a cross.
De Pato looks to land a right hand but Kerr moved out of range.
De Pato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by De Pato.
De Pato throws a hook but Kerr avoids it easily.
De Pato with a hook.
De Pato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Pato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerr.
De Pato throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerr.
Kerr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pico De Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr moves into the clinch successfully.
De Pato is trying to break the clinch but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Kerr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kerr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. De Pato catches Kerr right on the button with a cross.
De Pato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
De Pato throws a hook but Kerr blocks it.
De Pato misses with a hook.
Kerr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Pato finds it's way round the side to connect with Kerr's head.
A cross from De Pato lands.
Pico De Pato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Pato looks to land a left hand but Kerr moved out of range nicely.
De Pato swings widly with a right hand
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kerr.
De Pato is trying to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling him.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr has De Pato pressed against the cage, preventing De Pato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerr leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pato can't break the clinch.
Kerr breaks from the clinch.
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!
De Pato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Pato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Pato throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from De Pato misses.
De Pato circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Pato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kerr doesn't manage to clinch there - De Pato circles away.
A swing and a miss from De Pato.
Kerr wants to clinch up but De Pato keeps it at a distance.
De Pato thuds his right hand into Kerr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pato connects with a body shot that sends Kerr's belly button to the back.
De Pato throws an off balance right hand
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kerr.
De Pato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Pato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by De Pato.
Kerr misses with some punches.
De Pato is trying to break free.
Kerr misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kerr.
Kerr misses with a body punch.
Kerr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Pato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerr has time to react.
De Pato misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Pato takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for De Pato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Pato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pico De Pato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Kerr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Pato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerr has time to react.
Kerr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Pato.
De Pato misses with an uppercut.
De Pato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Pato throws a hook to the side of Kerr's head but Kerr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerr slips a straight right by De Pato.
De Pato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerr manages to avoid it.
Kerr dives in for a single leg takedown but De Pato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kerr stalling.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by De Pato.
Kerr breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kerr.
De Pato lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Pato misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr moves into the clinch successfully.
Kerr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Pato's elbow.
Kerr breaks from the clinch.
Kerr slips a jab from De Pato.
De Pato lands with a hook. Kerr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kerr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Pato.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from De Pato.
A slow jab from De Pato misses its intended target.
De Pato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Pato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kerrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
De Pato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerr moves away.
De Pato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Pato connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pato misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - De Pato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerr tries to clinch but De Pato is having none of it.
Pico De Pato is winning the standup battle so far.
De Pato misses with an uppercut. Kerr saw that one coming.
De Pato misses with a straight left.
De Pato throws a shot to the body.
Kerr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Pato looks to throw the jab but Kerr is out of range.
De Pato misses with a left hand
and Kerr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pato tries to circle away but Kerr has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Kerr to work.
Kerr presses De Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerr breaks from the clinch.
De Pato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kerr.
Kerr avoids the body shot from De Pato.
Kerr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from De Pato.
De Pato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Pato misses with a hook
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kerr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Kerr as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
De Pato wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Pato wants to break free but Kerr has control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Pato working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pico De Pato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Kerr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Pato misses with an uppercut. Kerr saw that one coming.
De Pato scores with a body shot.
Kerr moves away from the strike by De Pato.
De Pato throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerr.
De Pato thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Pato thows a body shot but no joy.
De Pato throws out a loose jab but Kerr uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Pato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Pato misses the jab.
De Pato throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from De Pato misses.
De Pato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Pato looks to throw the jab but Kerr is out of range.
De Pato missing with a left hand there. Kerr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pato throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch.
Come on Kerr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Pato is trying to force a seperation but Kerr has the dominant position.
Kerr gets through De Pato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mark Kerr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kerr prevents De Pato from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Kerr to work.
Kerr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Pato misses with an uppercut
and Kerr counters by moving into the clinch.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Pato throws a hook but Kerr avoids it easily.
De Pato throws a hook but Kerr avoids it easily.
Kerr walks into a stiff left hand from De Pato.
Pico De Pato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kerr.
Kerr slips under a jab from De Pato.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but De Pato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Pato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kerr in his tracks.
De Pato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerr moves into the clinch.
De Pato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerr has De Pato pressed against the cage, preventing De Pato from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Pato.
Kerr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - De Pato coming out on top.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but De Pato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pato misses with a body shot.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Pato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Pato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerr was well out of range. Poor timing from De Pato.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kerr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kerr moves into the clinch.
Mark Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Pato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr lands a body punch.
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.
Kerr misses with a body punch.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but De Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pico De Pato.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Pato, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pico De Pato!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doxx Perscription (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Roux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doxx Perscription has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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153 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doxx Perscription!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michel Roux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roux Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perscription did well to prevent Roux Jr getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roux Jr is looking to take a break and control but Perscription is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roux Jr thows a huge punch but Perscription dodges it nicely.
Roux Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roux Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Roux Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roux Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Roux Jr 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.
Roux Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Perscription defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roux Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roux Jr is looking to stall here but Perscription recovers full guard.
Perscription keeping moving, preventing Roux Jr from controlling successfully.
Roux Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Perscription has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perscription throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roux Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perscription looking for subs off his back but Roux Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roux Jr with the ground and pound but Perscription uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roux Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roux Jr passes Perscription's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roux Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perscription sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roux Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roux Jr throws a strike but Perscription manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Roux Jr tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doxx Perscription!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wang (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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131 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wang clinches.
Podgaetschii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Wang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Podgaetschii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wang to the mat. Wang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Podgaetschii throws a big elbow that misses.
Podgaetschii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wang wants to stand up but Podgaetschii is controlling him.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
Podgaetschii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
Podgaetschii postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it.
Podgaetschii throws a big elbow that misses.
Podgaetschii drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Podgaetschii off! Podgaetschii jumps back into Wang's guard.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dragos Podgaetschii.
Wang throws a solid leg kick but Podgaetschii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wang.
Lee Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Podgaetschii fails to land the takedown.
Podgaetschii is looking to clinch.
Wang is looking to slow Podgaetschii down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Podgaetschii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wang throws a one two combo.
Podgaetschii 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.
Podgaetschii tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wang taking a breather.
Podgaetschii wants a takedown.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Podgaetschii avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Podgaetschii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Podgaetschii leaning against his opponent.
Podgaetschii tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragos Podgaetschii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podgaetschii blocks an elbow strike.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii has Wang pressed against the cage, preventing Wang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Podgaetschii moves in looking to clinch but Wang pushes him off.
Lee Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Podgaetschii pushes him off.
Wang pushes Podgaetschii up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podgaetschii avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dragos Podgaetschii has been cut.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Podgaetschii working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang pushes off an throws an elbow but Podgaetschii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Podgaetschii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Podgaetschii blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragos Podgaetschii's cut.
That's time! Podgaetschii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wang clinches with his opponent.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Podgaetschii lands a takedown into guard.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Podgaetschii looking to pass the guard.
Podgaetschii is working hard here to advance position.
Podgaetschii wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dragos Podgaetschii wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Podgaetschii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Podgaetschii moves into range and clinches up with Wang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Podgaetschii blocks the low kick.
Podgaetschii misses with a double jab.
That kick from Wang tenderised Podgaetschii's leg. Podgaetschii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wang throws a leg kick but Podgaetschii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Wang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Podgaetschii is keeping busy.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Podgaetschii in his tracks for a moment.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Podgaetschii avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Wang lands a damaging elbow.
Podgaetschii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Podgaetschii avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Podgaetschii tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang is trying to push Podgaetschii away but Podgaetschii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Podgaetschii has Wang pressed against the cage, preventing Wang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Podgaetschii as Wang tries to tie him up.
Wang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Podgaetschii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Podgaetschii effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang.
Podgaetschii blocks an elbow strike from Wang.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Podgaetschii won't allow it.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Podgaetschii in his tracks for a moment.
Podgaetschii dodges an elbow strike from Wang.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wang tries to clinch but Podgaetschii is having none of it.
Wang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Podgaetschii.
Wang instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Podgaetschii's brow.
Podgaetschii presses Wang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Podgaetschii is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang pushes off an throws an elbow but Podgaetschii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Podgaetschii lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wang throws an elbow but misses.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Podgaetschii just leaning against Wang, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Podgaetschii darts in looking for a takedown but Wang gets double underhooks and turns Podgaetschii into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang pushes off an throws an elbow but Podgaetschii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wang 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.
Lee Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dragos Podgaetschii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Podgaetschii checks a leg kick.
Wang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Podgaetschii keeps the fight on the outside.
Wang wants to clinch.
Wang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wang looks for the body kick but Podgaetschii saw that one coming.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch but Podgaetschii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Podgaetschii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Podgaetschii tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it.
Podgaetschii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Podgaetschii tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Podgaetschii working hard to break the clinch.
Podgaetschii swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podgaetschii is trying to pull guard but Wang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang pushes off an throws an elbow but Podgaetschii leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Podgaetschii.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Podgaetschii has the dominant position.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Podgaetschii blocks it with crossed arms.
Podgaetschii avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Podgaetschii keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Podgaetschii avoids a wild elbow strike from Wang.
Wang misses with an elbow over the top.
Wang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podgaetschii checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragos Podgaetschii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podgaetschii.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Podgaetschii tries to pull guard but Wang holds him up against the cage and eventually Podgaetschii drops back down to his feet.
Wang throws an elbow that misses.
Podgaetschii lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wang.
Wang throws an elbow but it misses.
Podgaetschii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Podgaetschii blocks an elbow strike.
Dragos Podgaetschii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang misses with an elbow strike.
Lee Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Podgaetschii in his tracks for a moment.
Podgaetschii tries to circle away but Wang has him pinned against the cage.
Wang prevents a body shot from Podgaetschii.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Podgaetschii takes an elbow to the temple.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Podgaetschii can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragos Podgaetschii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podgaetschii jumps guard but Wang stands there with Podgaetschii around his waist. Podgaetschii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podgaetschii dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wang breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is looking to clinch.
Wang scoring well with a low kick there.
Podgaetschii moves into range and clinches up with Wang.
Podgaetschii trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
Wang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Podgaetschii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podgaetschii tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Podgaetschii back against the cage.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Podgaetschii takes the fight into the clinch.
Podgaetschii avoids the elbow strike from Wang, against the cage.
Lee Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Podgaetschii can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Podgaetschii blocks an elbow strike.
Wang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Podgaetschii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Wang!
A very excited looking Lee Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Knott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sztrova's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Delight and Anger. Soz Sztrova has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Knott's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Knott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sztrova shoots in but Knott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sztrova dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sztrova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sztrova.
Sztrova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sztrova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knott is defending well.
Jake Knott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soz Sztrova.
Knott lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sztrova looking for a takedown.
Knott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sztrova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott is trying to get back to full guard.
Sztrova is looking for a kimura here.
Knott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sztrova is working away from the top position though.
Knott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sztrova pulls his head out easily.
Sztrova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sztrova.
Knott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sztrova pulls his head out easily.
Knott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sztrova is working for a kimura but Knott is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova is trying to work for a kimura but Knott is defending well.
Knott tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sztrova seems to be looking for submissions.
Sztrova is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sztrova is working for a kimura but Knott is defending it quite comfortably.
Knott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sztrova pulls his head out easily.
Knott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova seems to be looking for submissions.
Sztrova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sztrova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knott actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Sztrova has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sztrova is looking to work some ground and pound but Knott has wrist control.
Sztrova is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sztrova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sztrova is looking to work some ground and pound but Knott has wrist control.
Knott working for a triangle but Sztrova defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztrova is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sztrova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sztrova drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sztrova jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sztrova throwing strikes from guard but Knott blocks nicely.
Sztrova scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soz Sztrova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sztrova fails to land the takedown.
Sztrova looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sztrova is working for a kimura but Knott is defending it quite comfortably.
Sztrova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knott's head.
Knott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sztrova.
Knott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knott actively working from the bottom here.
Sztrova is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sztrova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knott wants to get back to his feet.
Sztrova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sztrova.
Knott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knott looking for submissions off his back.
Sztrova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sztrova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sztrova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sztrova's back!
Sztrova is trying to break free.
Knott is looking for the choke from the back position but Sztrova is controlling his hands well.
Sztrova wants to escape the position.
Sztrova covering up well under a series of strikes from Knott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knott is persistently looking for the submission but Sztrova is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sztrova tries to roll but Knott sticks to his back.
Knott throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Knott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sztrova has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sztrova wants to escape the position.
Sztrova breaks Knott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Knott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sztrova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sztrova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knott is keeping the position for now.
Knott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sztrova defends it easily.
Sztrova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sztrova, into his guard.
Sztrova 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.
Knott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sztrova wants to sweep here but Knott controlling him for the moment.
Knott tries to free his leg and advance position but Sztrova is retaining full guard.
Knott is looking to work some ground and pound but Sztrova has wrist control.
Sztrova working for submissions but it's allowed Knott to get to half guard.
Sztrova is staying active underneath Knott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sztrova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Soz Sztrova will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Knott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knott gets tackled into the cage by Sztrova. Sztrova maintains the clinch.
Knott crunches a lovely knee into Sztrova's ribcage.
Sztrova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sztrova has Knott pressed against the cage, preventing Knott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knott breaks from the clinch.
Knott wants to clinch up but Sztrova keeps it at a distance.
Jake Knott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sztrova counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztrova wants to pass the guard but Knott is keeping the position.
Knott looking to control.
Knott working for a triangle but Sztrova defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova won't allow Knott to sweep him here.
Sztrova distracts Knott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sztrova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sztrova.
Sztrova thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sztrova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sztrova postures up.
Sztrova is looking to work some ground and pound but Knott has wrist control.
Knott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sztrova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sztrova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sztrova lands a couple of digs.
Knott trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sztrova connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knott working for a triangle but Sztrova defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sztrova is in close to Knott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sztrova throwing strikes from guard but Knott blocks nicely.
Knott looking for a sweep. Not yet Knott, not yet.
Sztrova with a nice head shot there.
Sztrova drops back looking for a leg! Knott is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knott manages to kick Sztrova off! Sztrova jumps back into Knott's guard.
Sztrova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knott is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sztrova postures up and lands a big shot to Knott's brow.
Knott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sztrova is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sztrova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sztrova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sztrova is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sztrova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sztrova.
Knott controlling the position.
Sztrova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sztrova prevents Knott from getting back to his feet.
Sztrova sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knott's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sztrova seems to be looking for submissions.
Knott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jake Knott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knott looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knott has hold of Sztrova's hands but Sztrova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soz Sztrova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sztrova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soz Sztrova!
Soz Sztrova 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kelleher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mourits Vrutaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
150 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Kelleher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mourits Vrutaal!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelleher drives through and clinches with Vrutaal against the cage.
Kelleher blocks an elbow strike.
Kelleher avoids a wild elbow strike from Vrutaal.
Kelleher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow.
Vrutaal misses with an elbow strike.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside that Kelleher shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vrutaal.
It looks like Mark Kelleher has been cut.
Vrutaal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelleher up against the cage.
Kelleher tries to circle away but Vrutaal has him pinned against the cage.
Kelleher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelleher blocks an elbow strike from Vrutaal.
We've been hearing reports that Kelleher has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vrutaal has Kelleher pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelleher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelleher is rocked!
Vrutaal throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Kelleher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vrutaal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelleher's brow.
Vrutaal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vrutaal misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelleher seems to have got his legs back now.
Vrutaal lands a nice knee to the body.
Kelleher is breathing heavily.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Kelleher 's eye.
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!
Vrutaal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kelleher's defenses.
Kelleher is pressed against the cage. Vrutaal pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kelleher! Two more big strikes from Vrutaal and Kelleher crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mourits Vrutaal!
After winning the bout, Mourits Vrutaal 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 Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolf Allan Mjunstedt (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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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola Afolabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mjunstedt moves away.
Mjunstedt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Afolabi moves away.
Afolabi lands a jab to the head.
Afolabi walks into a left hand.
It looks like Ola Afolabi has been cut.
Mjunstedt checks a leg kick nicely.
Mjunstedt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mjunstedt avoids a kick to the body.
Mjunstedt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Afolabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mjunstedt was well out of range. Poor timing from Afolabi.
Afolabi tries a head kick but it misses.
Afolabi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Afolabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mjunstedt.
Mjunstedt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mjunstedt avoids a kick to the body.
Afolabi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ola Afolabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Afolabi looks to throw the jab but Mjunstedt is out of range.
Mjunstedt checks a leg kick nicely.
Afolabi walks into a stiff left hand from Mjunstedt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi lands a nice looking body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Afolabi.
Mjunstedt throws a wild body kick that Afolabi sees coming a mile off.
Afolabi misses with the combination.
Afolabi lands an overhand right.
Mjunstedt dodges the punch combination from Afolabi.
Mjunstedt moves out of range as Afolabi throws a body kick.
Afolabi lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Afolabi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afolabi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mjunstedt.
Afolabi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mjunstedt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Afolabi scrambles back to his feet.
Mjunstedt throws a low kick, looking for Afolabi's leg but Afolabi calmly moves out of range.
Mjunstedt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Afolabi throws a body punch but Mjunstedt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi misses with an uppercut. Mjunstedt saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Afolabi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mjunstedt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mjunstedt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Afolabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjunstedt.
Afolabi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Afolabi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mjunstedt counters with a body kick.
Mjunstedt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Afolabi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Afolabi lands with an overhand left.
Mjunstedt misses with a wild body shot.
Afolabi misses with a looping left.
Afolabi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mjunstedt thows a body kick. Afolabi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mjunstedt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Afolabi.
A jab from Afolabi does it's job there.
Mjunstedt cracks Afolabi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mjunstedt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Afolabi to stand back up!
Afolabi is rocked!
Afolabi throws a shot to the body.
Mjunstedt throws a looping overhand right but Afolabi ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi moves out of range as Mjunstedt throws a body kick.
Mjunstedt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mjunstedt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Afolabi can pounce on him.
Afolabi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mjunstedt takes a swing at Afolabi's ribcage but misses.
Afolabi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mjunstedt.
Afolabi walks into a left hand.
Afolabi misses with a looping right.
Afolabi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mjunstedt looks to score with a jab to the body but Afolabi is just out of range.
Mjunstedt throws a hook to the side of Afolabi's head but Afolabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Afolabi.
Afolabi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mjunstedt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Mjunstedt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mjunstedt misses with a double jab.
Afolabi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mjunstedt takes a swing at Afolabi's ribcage but misses.
Mjunstedt misses with the combination.
A low kick from Afolabi misses
and Mjunstedt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mjunstedt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Afolabi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mjunstedt circles away quickly and effectively.
Mjunstedt thows a body kick. Afolabi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Afolabi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Afolabi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mjunstedt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mjunstedt blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a right hand that misses
and Mjunstedt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Afolabi's knee momentarily.
Afolabi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mjunstedt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Afolabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mjunstedt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Allan Mjunstedt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ola Afolabi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Afolabi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Afolabi tests Mjunstedt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Afolabi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Afolabi misses with an uppercut.
Mjunstedt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mjunstedt scores with a shot to the body.
Mjunstedt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Afolabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Afolabi misses with a wild combination.
Afolabi connects with a right hand. Mjunstedt shakes it off.
Afolabi misses with a right hand
and Mjunstedt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mjunstedt connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjunstedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mjunstedt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Afolabi is looking to chop away at Mjunstedt's legs.
Mjunstedt lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Afolabi misses.
Mjunstedt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mjunstedt slips a straight right by Afolabi.
Afolabi misses with a low kick.
Afolabi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mjunstedt is out of range and Afolabi settles back down.
Afolabi throws a body punch but Mjunstedt moves out of range.
Afolabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mjunstedt moves away.
Mjunstedt digs a good hook to Afolabi's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afolabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Afolabi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Afolabi misses with a low kick.
Afolabi throws a leg kick but Mjunstedt sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjunstedt ducks under a wild hook from Afolabi.
Afolabi scores with a nice head shot.
Mjunstedt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Afolabi. That did some damage!
Mjunstedt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Mjunstedt. Beautiful body shot.
Mjunstedt lands a right hook to the body.
Afolabi is looking to chop away at Mjunstedt's legs.
Mjunstedt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mjunstedt tries to clinch there but Afolabi circles away.
Mjunstedt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Afolabi's hands.
Oh Afolabi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Afolabi.
Mjunstedt lands a big uppercut and Afolabi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Afolabi looks OK. Mjunstedt waves Afolabi back to his feet!
Mjunstedt cracks Afolabi with a hook to the temple - Afolabi is on wobbly legs here! Mjunstedt swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Afolabi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mjunstedt wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rolf Allan Mjunstedt!
In defeat, Ola Afolabi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Win lose or draw. I always come prepare to fight. I'll be back better, stronger and more prepared'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes to the cage accompanied by you've lost that loving feeling. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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33
289 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in and drives through. Bak sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that KarelinPalmeiras has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bak moves into the clinch.
Bak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
KarelinPalmeiras can't break the clinch.
Bak lands a left hand.
Bak lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak lands an elbow inside that KarelinPalmeiras shrugs off.
Bak connects with a nasty looking knee right to KarelinPalmeiras's face.
It looks like AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has been cut.
KarelinPalmeiras looks winded!
Bak lands an elbow inside that KarelinPalmeiras shrugs off.
KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!
Nice elbow from Bak.
KarelinPalmeiras is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
Bak lands a nice knee to the body.
KarelinPalmeiras takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Bak lands a big elbow that drops KarelinPalmeiras! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - KarelinPalmeiras is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ong Bak!
Ong Bak retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ong Bak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Mauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lom comes to the cage accompanied by Bahh Tee. Kosti Lom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trent Mauser's chin.
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29
265 lbs
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285 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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Trent Mauser!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lom.
It looks like Trent Mauser has been cut.
Mauser drives through with a takedown into Lom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mauser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lom keeping moving, preventing Mauser from controlling successfully.
Lom is looking to stand up but Mauser isn't so interested in that idea.
Lom pushes Mauser off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lom tries to close the distance and clinch but Mauser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mauser is looking to clinch.
Mauser moves out of range of the strikes.
Mauser fails to land the takedown.
Mauser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mauser is out of range and Lom settles back down.
Lom lands with a cross.
Lom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kosti Lom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Mauser.
Mauser changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lom tries to avoid it but Mauser manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lom to the ground. Lom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lom moves in looking to clinch but Mauser pushes him off.
Lom throws a push kick but Mauser slaps the foot to one side.
Mauser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lom.
Lom throws a hook to the side of Mauser's head but Mauser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kosti Lom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mauser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mauser trying to control the position but Lom is working away.
Check out the look on Mauser's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lom's coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lom tries to buck Mauser off but Mauser is having none of it.
Mauser fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Mauser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mauser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mauser working the strikes but Lom uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mauser gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mauser scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lom misses with an uppercut. Mauser saw that one coming.
Lom scores with a push kick.
Nice body punch from Lom.
Good standup being displayed there by Lom as he connects with a hook.
Kosti Lom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lom lands a really nice looking cross but Mauser seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lom misses with a body kick.
Lom misses with a straight left.
Lom misses with a low kick.
Lom pushes Mauser up against the cage in a clinch.
Lom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mauser.
Mauser tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lom just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mauser is trying to push Lom away but Lom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lom breaks from the clinch.
Mauser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lom on his heels. He'll look to pass Lom's guard now, I'm sure.
Mauser trying to control but Lom is working from the bottom.
Lom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lom pulls Mauser in close to his closed guard and prevents Mauser from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mauser controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosti Lom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mauser tries to clinch up but Lom circles away and keeps his distance.
Mauser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trent Mauser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mauser throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mauser shoots in and drives through. Lom sprawls well.
Lom misses with a wild body shot.
Mauser throws a hook but Lom avoids it easily.
Lom dips to his left and cracks Mauser with an uppercut!
Mauser closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mauser stops Lom from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mauser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauser won't allow Lom to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lom wants to stand up but Mauser is controlling him.
Mauser postures up in Lom's guard and throws a big left but Lom blocks it.
Mauser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mauser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mauser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mauser connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauser stays in close to Lom's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mauser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mauser postures up in Lom's guard and throws a big left but Lom blocks it.
Mauser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mauser.
Lom keeping moving, preventing Mauser from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Trent Mauser hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mauser counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lom's guard now.
Mauser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mauser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lom is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lom has escaped and now he's on top!
Lom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mauser's guard.
Lom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mauser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lom wants to stand but Mauser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mauser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauser trying to control the position.
Mauser looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lom passes into side control.
Lom content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mauser is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lom's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mauser trying to control but Lom postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Mauser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lom lands a jab to the nose.
Lom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lom throws a leg kick but Mauser sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lom has closed the distance and engaged Mauser in a clinch.
Lom wants to get back to striking at distance but Mauser won't allow it.
Lom tries to break free but Mauser pushes him back against the cage.
Lom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mauser lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lom backs up against the cage.
Kosti Lom's cut is getting worse.
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!
Lom throws a jab when Mauser was well out of range.
Lom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mauser.
Mauser looks to clinch
and Lom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lom.
Lom throws a head kick but Mauser moves out of range.
Mauser slips a jab and a cross from Lom.
Mauser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mauser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mauser.
Mauser takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Trent Mauser's cut even more.
Mauser jumps guard and drags Lom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lom wanted to stand there but Mauser had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mauser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Mauser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kosti Lom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trent Mauser!
Trent Mauser is the new heavyweight champion!
Trent Mauser really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Diamond Nutrition 160q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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