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Feral Combat 52 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Aleksandrowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hammer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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264 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Aleksandrowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Aleksandrowicz throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
Aleksandrowicz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleksandrowicz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Aleksandrowicz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hammer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammer wants to take a breather but Aleksandrowicz is having none of it.
Aleksandrowicz won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.
Aleksandrowicz wants to get back to full guard but Hammer has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksandrowicz prevents Hammer from moving into mount.
Aleksandrowicz parries the strikes from Hammer easily there. Hammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aleksandrowicz to escape.
Aleksandrowicz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hammer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aleksandrowicz defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrowicz is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
My spies in Finn Warriors Gym inform me that Hammer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aleksandrowicz pushes Hammer off looking to stand but Hammer dives back in and keeps control.
Aleksandrowicz looking for submissions off his back.
Aleksandrowicz tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.
Hammer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aleksandrowicz's thigh. Aleksandrowicz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aleksandrowicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrowicz is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Aleksandrowicz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lubomir Aleksandrowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksandrowicz shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksandrowicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aleksandrowicz landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aleksandrowicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aleksandrowicz is pushing down on Hammer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hammer is fighting to maintain full guard but Aleksandrowicz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aleksandrowicz not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is not content to let Aleksandrowicz control the position.
Aleksandrowicz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aleksandrowicz lands a nice short elbow.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Aleksandrowicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer wants to control but Aleksandrowicz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammer looks winded!
Aleksandrowicz working Hammer over with strikes.
Aleksandrowicz lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksandrowicz is nestled in close to Hammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aleksandrowicz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hammer to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Aleksandrowicz.
Aleksandrowicz scores with a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Aleksandrowicz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aleksandrowicz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Aleksandrowicz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aleksandrowicz stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer.
Aleksandrowicz landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Aleksandrowicz from controlling successfully.
Aleksandrowicz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Aleksandrowicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hammer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aleksandrowicz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aleksandrowicz working the head and body with strikes.
Hammer is rocked!
Aleksandrowicz lands a big elbow - Hammer is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Aleksandrowicz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lubomir Aleksandrowicz!
A very excited looking Lubomir Aleksandrowicz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Puempel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town. 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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186 lbs
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192 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Puempel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Puempel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Puempel saw that one coming.
Puempel lands a head kick. Hardy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puempel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy throws a right hand that Puempel ducks under and follows up with a left that Puempel also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
That kick from Puempel tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Puempel lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardy.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hardy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hardy throws a strike aimed at the side of Puempel's head but Puempel avoids it well.
Puempel can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Puempel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puempel keeps working.
Hardy lands a few punches from side control.
Puempel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puempel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puempel 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.
Puempel is fighting to break Hardy's control of his arms but Hardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puempel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puempel controls the pace.
Puempel has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puempel's guard.
Puempel keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Puempel 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.
Puempel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy passes Puempel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puempel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puempel wants to control the action here but instead Hardy manages to pass to full mount!
Puempel is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Hardy landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries to control but Puempel wriggling away.
Hardy raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puempel wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Hardy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Puempel! More shots from Hardy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hardy!
After winning the bout, Chad Hardy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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169 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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156 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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schindler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ODonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
ODonnell throws a push kick but Schindler slaps the foot to one side.
ODonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Schindler counters with a single leg into guard. ODonnell didn't expect that.
Schindler trying to move into half guard but instead ODonnell has managed to sweep!
Schindler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
ODonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Schindler.
ODonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Schindler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ODonnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ODonnell throws an elbow that misses. Schindler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ODonnell's guard. Nice move by Schindler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler 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.
ODonnell is controlling Schindler's posture.
ODonnell 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.
Schindler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schindler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schindler postures up and lands a big shot to ODonnell's brow.
Schindler wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schindler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schindler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
ODonnell keeping full guard, as Schindler tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler stopping the sweep attempt from ODonnell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schindler wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
Schindler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
ODonnell keeping full guard, as Schindler tries to pass.
Schindler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but ODonnell is retaining full guard.
ODonnell 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.
Schindler stays in close to ODonnell's body and controls the position.
ODonnell keeping moving, preventing Schindler from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurt Schindler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schindler blocks a head kick by ODonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Schindler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ODonnell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ODonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Schindler circles away.
ODonnell misses with a leg kick.
ODonnell throws a front kick aimed at Schindler's knee but Schindler avoids it well.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schindler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ODonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schindler moves away.
Schindler throws a low kick but it's checked well by ODonnell.
A jab from ODonnell misses.
ODonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schindler.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts ODonnell, as that shot connected.
ODonnell wants to clinch up but Schindler keeps it at a distance.
ODonnell misses with a wild body shot.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schindler was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Schindler forces ODonnell back against the cage and clinches.
ODonnell misses with a body punch.
Schindler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ODonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Schindler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler misses with a hook to the ribs.
ODonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schindlers head.
Schindler is looking to take this one to the mat.
ODonnell tries a body shot but Schindler blocks it.
ODonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ODonnell tries a body shot but Schindler blocks it.
ODonnell tries a knee to the head but Schindler blocks it.
ODonnell throws an elbow that misses.
Schindler avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
Schindler trying to stall but ODonnell improves his position.
Schindler stalling.
ODonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Schindler is blocking nicely.
ODonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ODonnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schindler backwards.
ODonnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Schindler avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
ODonnell is looking to control Schindler's arms but Schindler gets an underhook and turns him. Now ODonnell has his back to the cage.
ODonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ODonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Schindler is blocking nicely.
Schindler avoiding damage.
Schindler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ODonnell gets underhooks to prevent Schindler's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schindler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schindler trying to control from half guard but ODonnell is working away.
ODonnell is looking to improve his position.
Schindler 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.
Schindler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler prevents ODonnell from improving his position.
ODonnell is concentrating on defense, preventing Schindler from advancing position.
ODonnell is looking to control Schindler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ODonnell avoid being mounted?
Schindler trying to control from ODonnell's half guard. ODonnell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
Schindler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schindler is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schindler wants to control from the top but ODonnell keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ODonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce ODonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
ODonnell misses with a body shot.
Schindler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schindler showed some decent athleticism there.
ODonnell tries to get to full guard but Schindler has control of the leg.
Schindler wants to take a breather but ODonnell is having none of it.
Schindler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ODonnell!
ODonnell tries to hold on but Schindler pushes him away.
ODonnell tries to reverse the position but Schindler maintains control.
ODonnell tries to hold on but Schindler postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler wants to control the pace but ODonnell is squirming around nicely.
ODonnell wants to control but Schindler is having none of it.
Schindler tries to control but ODonnell wriggling away.
Kurt Schindler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schindler controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is squirming around, avoiding Schindler's attempts to control the action.
Schindler unloading with bombs!
Schindler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ODonnell is looking to escape.
Schindler is landing with some decent strikes but ODonnell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler avoids the attempt from ODonnell to control.
ODonnell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Schindler.
ODonnell holds of for dear life.
ODonnell is trying desperately to improve position.
ODonnell wants to control but Schindler is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell is trying to escape the mount.
Schindler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schindler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ODonnell is looking to escape.
Schindler dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ODonnell is in a horrible position here. Schindler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Schindler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ODonnell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schindler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!
After the big win, Kurt Schindler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Skinny Vince's Overpriced Laundry Service and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Bryce ODonnell had this to say: 'My hats off to my opponent he's great fighter. Thanks to king Arthur and fallen champions. Thank you fans next time you see me I'm gonna get the win.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickael Zewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zewski comes to the cage accompanied by 6CLIK - Tu sais jamais. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickael Zewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Richards!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Richards.
Zewski working hard to break the clinch.
Richards lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zewski or not.
Richards digs a right hand into Zewski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zewski's gas tank.
Zewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Richards keeps control of Zewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zewski is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mickael Zewski has been cut.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Richards lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zewski wants to break free but Richards has control.
Zewski is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Zewski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Zewski won't want to take too many of those.
Richards lands a good knee to the midsection. Zewski won't want to take too many of those.
Zewski working hard to break the clinch.
Richards prevents Zewski from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Richards.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zewski is trying to push Richards away but Richards has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richards lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zewski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zewski is trying to force a seperation but Richards has the dominant position.
Richards crunches a lovely knee into Zewski's ribcage.
Richards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards presses Zewski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zewski is breathing heavily.
Richards lands a nice uppercut.
Richards tries to throw a body punch but Zewski avoids it by throwing Richards back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Richards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Richards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zewski backwards.
Zewski is rocked!
Richards lands with a right to the head.
Oh Zewski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Zewski! Richards unloads with more strikes and Zewski sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Richards!
Keith Richards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes into the arena with Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacRoberts's choice of entrance music: God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
150 lbs
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31
147 lbs
16 - 22 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin has his takedown stuffed
and MacRoberts counters with a two punch combo.
MacRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
MacRoberts wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
MacRoberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasputin.
MacRoberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacRoberts scores with the left hand. Rasputin knows he should have avoided that one.
MacRoberts wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Rasputin has his takedown stuffed
and MacRoberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacRoberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rasputin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rasputin fails with the takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacRoberts's half guard.
Rasputin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
MacRoberts won't allow Rasputin to pass to mount.
Rasputin is trying to control. MacRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasputin stalling away here and it's allowed MacRoberts to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
MacRoberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacRoberts can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacRoberts is retaining full guard.
Rasputin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasputin stops MacRoberts from standing up.
Rasputin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rasputin advances position into side control!
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasputin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasputin throws an elbow but MacRoberts slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but MacRoberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasputin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rasputin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacRoberts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rasputin trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin landing strikes.
Rasputin tries to move to full mount but MacRoberts actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rasputin prevents MacRoberts from standing back up.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacRoberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MacRoberts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rasputin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown. MacRoberts tries to sprawl out of it but Rasputin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacRoberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacRoberts defends well and Rasputin ends up having to push MacRoberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacRoberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts clobbers Rasputin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacRoberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.
Rasputin drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Rasputin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rasputin content to stall in guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Piotr Rasputin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from MacRoberts as Rasputin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacRoberts is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
MacRoberts scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown. MacRoberts tries to sprawl out of it but Rasputin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacRoberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacRoberts swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacRoberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Rasputin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasputin prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
Piotr Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rasputin is really struggling to control MacRoberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Piotr Rasputin.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasputin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasputin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but MacRoberts defending well.
Rasputin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasputin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rasputin wants to pass to mount but MacRoberts is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rasputin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
MacRoberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasputin. Rasputin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
MacRoberts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacRoberts's head.
Rasputin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacRoberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacRoberts is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.
MacRoberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Rasputin.
Rasputin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to stand back up but Rasputin is controlling him
Rasputin wants to free his trapped foot but MacRoberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacRoberts kicks Rasputin off and gets back to his feet.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts shows good takedown defense.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but MacRoberts circles away easily
and MacRoberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts scores with a punch to the head.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacRoberts is trying to defend but Rasputin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but MacRoberts defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin works his way into full mount!
MacRoberts is squirming around, avoiding Rasputin's attempts to control the action.
Rasputin controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rasputin landing strikes from the mount and MacRoberts is in trouble!
Rasputin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rasputin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rasputin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacRoberts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin unloading with bombs!
Rasputin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rasputin with shots to the head and body - MacRoberts looks very uncomfortable down there.
MacRoberts is rocked!
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!
MacRoberts has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rasputin's lack of action.
MacRoberts is still in real trouble! Can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin stops MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
MacRoberts seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rasputin, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rasputin!
Piotr Rasputin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Michael MacRoberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton- Metal machine. De Vries has chosen Duke Lion as his entrance music. Hans De Vries will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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32
162 lbs
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157 lbs
31 - 18 - 1 |
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Vries loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
De Vries throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Vries stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Vries wants it to stay on the feet.
De Vries thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Vries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Vries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but De Vries has wrist control.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Vries is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. De Vries uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by De Vries!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Vries is now in half guard.
De Vries seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vries lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Vries.
Smith wants to improve his position but De Vries is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Vries.
Smith has De Vries pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Vries is one step ahead there.
Smith working for a triangle but De Vries defends it easily.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Vries is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but De Vries has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Vries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Vries throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Vries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has an active guard here but De Vries has managed to pass into half guard.
De Vries lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vries defends it easily.
De Vries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Vries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Vries must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Vries throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Vries's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Vries is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a strike but De Vries rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
De Vries sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith tries for a takedown but De Vries sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Vries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith swings for the body but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Vries leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Vries but De Vries pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Vries takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Vries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
De Vries displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
De Vries gets a clinch.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Vries just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Vries taking a breather.
De Vries lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
Smith gets control of De Vries's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead De Vries has moved into half guard.
De Vries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Vries is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Vries.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but De Vries is keeping busy.
De Vries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Vries frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
De Vries scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries landing punches.
De Vries landing shots from mount.
Hans De Vries has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Vries landing shots from mount.
De Vries in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
De Vries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith tries to get to full guard but De Vries has control of the leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Vries with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Vries stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that De Vries has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries landing some decent shots from guard.
De Vries landing with the ground and pound.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Vries passes into side control.
De Vries works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith tries to reverse the position but De Vries maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vries cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Vries connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans De Vries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Vries throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith slips under a jab from De Vries.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Vries sprawls well. De Vries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith dives in and grabs De Vries's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Vries pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Vries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but De Vries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in and drives through. De Vries sprawls well.
De Vries uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
De Vries digs a good hook to Smith's body.
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!
Smith gets tackled into the cage by De Vries. De Vries maintains the clinch.
De Vries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
De Vries lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
De Vries landing knees to the head.
De Vries working Smith over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for De Vries.
De Vries lands a nice uppercut.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
De Vries lands a knee to the body.
De Vries comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
De Vries lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith is rocked!
Nice elbow from De Vries.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Vries lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
De Vries scores with a knee to the head.
De Vries lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
De Vries lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Vries.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but De Vries avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
De Vries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Vries lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Vries.
De Vries lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from De Vries.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Vries.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vries.
De Vries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
De Vries lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
A short right from De Vries on the inside.
A knee to the head by De Vries.
Smith is trying to pull guard but De Vries has him pressed against the cage.
Hans De Vries seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Vries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Vries tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
De Vries connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Vries scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but De Vries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. De Vries tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Vries manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Vries circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Smith drops to the canvas, hurt badly! De Vries follows Smith to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans De Vries!
A victorious Hans De Vries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
223 lbs
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26
222 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swano throws a head kick but Braga moves out of range.
Swano tries to move into range but Braga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swano throws a shot from downtown. Braga moves away and avoids it.
Braga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Braga scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Braga is defended easily by Swano.
Braga connects with a right hand. Swano shakes it off.
Braga throws a leg kick but Swano moved away.
Swano throws a jab when Braga was well out of range.
Braga lands a jab.
Swano throws out a leg kick but Braga moves out of range and Swano only half commits.
Braga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swano to the ground. Braga is now in Swano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga throwing strikes but missing.
Swano keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga throwing strikes but missing.
Braga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Swano is keeping the position.
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Braga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Braga's guard! Nice work there by Swano!
Braga pushes a forearm under Swano's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Swano is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Braga!
A very excited looking Antonio Braga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kogata Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Man Li acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kogata Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Li stuffs the takedown.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Munoz is just out of range.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munoz.
Munoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
Munoz shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogata Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Li manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Li is trying to keep Munoz in close.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li wants to hit a switch here but Munoz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Li there!
Li tries to hold on but Munoz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz landing strikes from the mount.
Munoz cracks Li with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz can't control as he wanted to and Li manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Li felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Munoz seems content to control.
Li controlling the position well.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Munoz!
Munoz wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Munoz is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Li goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Munoz is on top in guard.
Li looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munoz manages to get himself to full guard.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Munoz blocks nicely.
Li wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li passes Munoz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working.
Munoz is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
Munoz is not content to let Li control the position.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Munoz throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Munoz staying out of range there.
Li misses with a straight right.
Munoz drops his hands momentarily and Li takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Munoz wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munoz.
Munoz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li tries a low kick but Munoz avoids it.
Munoz wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Munoz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munoz lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Munoz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Li is trying to control Munoz's posture but Munoz avoids it.
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munoz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Munoz is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munoz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li moves into full guard.
Munoz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Munoz 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 Li.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
Wai Man Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munoz passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Munoz trying to control the position.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Li lands a right hook to the body.
Li works the jab nicely.
Li gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Munoz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Munoz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wai Man Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Li connects with a body shot.
A big right from Munoz misses.
Munoz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Li saw that one coming.
Munoz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li gets caught napping as Munoz dives in and scores a takedown. Li manages to retain guard.
Munoz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Munoz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munoz has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Li escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munoz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li tries to roll over but Munoz keeps him under control.
Li looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munoz lands with a punch from half guard.
Munoz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Munoz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munoz is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munoz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz passes Li's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is pressing down on Li's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li is holding on for now.
Munoz is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Munoz is trying to control. Li wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munoz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Li tries to roll over but Munoz keeps him under control.
Li looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Li actively working from the bottom here.
Kogata Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wai Man Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munoz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li won't allow Munoz to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wai Man Li.
Well Li has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wai Man Li!
Wai Man Li tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Neck of the Woods. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
163 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross fakes the leg kick and cracks Kolloo in the body.
Ross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kolloo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kolloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolloo.
Ross fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolloo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross tries to work over Kolloo's front leg with a kick but Kolloo checks it.
Ross throws a hook but Kolloo blocks it.
A big right from Ross misses.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kolloo misses.
Kolloo lands a leg kick that knocks Ross off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross takes a swing at Kolloo's ribcage but misses.
Ross lands a jab.
Kolloo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kolloo. Beautiful body shot.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross throws a body kick that misses.
Kolloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ross throws a body kick that misses.
Kolloo scores with a spinning back kick!
Ross checks a leg kick.
Kolloo misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Ross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kolloo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kolloo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ross checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kolloo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Kolloo misses with a wild body shot.
Kolloo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaakko Kolloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ross looks to land a left hand but Kolloo moved out of range nicely.
Kolloo throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ross throws a wild body kick that Kolloo sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Kolloo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Kolloo cracks Ross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ross misses with a leg kick
letting Kolloo counter with a right hand.
Ross clinches up with Kolloo and pushes him back against the cage.
Kolloo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Kolloo's knee but Kolloo avoids it well.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kolloo misses.
Kolloo looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Kolloo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolloo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kolloo catches Ross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ross defending well as Kolloo loads up on a big left hand.
Ross scores with a leg kick.
Ross connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kolloo momentarily.
Kolloo missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ross throws a leg kick but Kolloo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kolloo avoids the body shot from Ross.
Ross lands a lovely overhand right.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Kolloo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ross throws a leg kick but Kolloo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross thuds his shin into the meat of Kolloo's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo throws a big shot that misses.
Ross tries to work over Kolloo's front leg with a kick but Kolloo checks it.
A jab lands there for Ross.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick
and Kolloo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kolloo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kolloo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
Kolloo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ross checks it well.
Ross slips under a jab.
Ross throws a big shot that misses.
Ross misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross thumps Kolloo with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kolloo.
Ross works the jab nicely.
Kolloo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ross has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Ross will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kolloo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kolloo avoids the head kick by Ross.
Ross tries to land a leg kick but Kolloo saw it coming and moves away.
Ross throws a lazy right hand but Kolloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ross looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kolloo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kolloo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kolloo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolloo slows the pace down.
Ross is trying to get back to half guard.
Ross wants to control but Kolloo postures up.
Kolloo taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross can't do much from the bottom here.
Ross is trying to improve his position.
Ross prevents Kolloo from moving into mount.
Ross controls the position for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolloo.
Ross throws a wild body kick that Kolloo sees coming a mile off.
Kolloo throws the kick towards the body but Ross avoids it.
Kolloo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kolloo avoids the head kick by Ross.
Ross takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross takes a swing at Kolloo's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Kolloo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kolloo lands a right hook to the body.
Ross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ross throws a looping overhand right but Kolloo ducks down to avoid it.
Ross lands a jab to Kolloo's midsection.
Kolloo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ross in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
Ross throws a right hand that misses
and Kolloo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kolloo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ross throws a shot to the body.
Ross scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kolloo enables Ross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kolloo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross stops Kolloo from standing up.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolloo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross trying to control but Kolloo is working from the bottom.
Mike Ross has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kolloo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a hook.
Kolloo scores with a shot to the body.
Kolloo throws a leg kick but Ross moved away.
Ross wants to land a leg kick but Kolloo is out of range.
Kolloo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kolloo checks a leg kick nicely.
Ross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mike Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolloo checks a leg kick nicely.
Kolloo scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Kolloo.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolloo scores with a jab to the body.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick.
Kolloo scores with a head kick. Ross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kolloo misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaakko Kolloo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ross throws a leg kick
and Kolloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ross's knee momentarily.
Kolloo scores with a jab to the body.
Kolloo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ross looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kolloo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross takes one on the button.
Kolloo thows a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Kolloo.
Ross lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolloo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ross on the side of the head.
Ross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Ross misses.
A good leg kick by Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross looks to throw the jab but Kolloo is out of range.
Kolloo lunges at Ross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ross's hand.
Kolloo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ross off the cage and back into range.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross loads up on a big right hand but Kolloo slips the punch.
Ross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kolloo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kolloo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Ross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Ross misses
and Kolloo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kolloo.
Ross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Kolloo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolloo digs a good hook to Ross's body.
Kolloo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kolloo. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolloo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kolloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ross takes a step back to recover.
Kolloo lands a glancing blow to the side of Ross's head.
Ross throws a leg kick but Kolloo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Kolloo cracks Ross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ross will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kolloo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolloo looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range.
Ross has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kolloo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ross's head.
Ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolloo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolloo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kolloo connects with a right hand. Ross shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kolloo throws a head kick but Ross moves out of range.
Ross misses with a double jab
and Kolloo counters with a nice body kick.
Kolloo scores with a jab. Ross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolloo.
Ross throws out a loose jab but Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolloo.
Ross darts in looking for a takedown but Kolloo gets double underhooks and turns Ross into the cage.
The referee calls for Kolloo to work.
Kolloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolloo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ross crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kolloo - the referee stops the clock and Ross gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kolloo. Ross manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Ross misses
and Kolloo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross walks into a straight right hand from Kolloo.
Ross is looking to land body kicks.
Kolloo tries to sprawl but Ross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kolloo tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Kolloo is not content to let Ross control the position.
Kolloo gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolloo wants to stand but Ross is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ross wants to land a leg kick but Kolloo is out of range.
Ross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ross.
Ross cracks the inside of Kolloo's front leg.
Ross explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ross.
Ross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Kolloo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kolloo jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ross's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kolloo is looking to slow Ross down with leg kicks.
Kolloo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ross to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolloo wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Kolloo keeps moving.
Ross lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is working Kolloo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kolloo 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.
Kolloo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.
Ross working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ross seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Ross wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ross throws a low kick but Kolloo moves out of range easily.
Kolloo misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Kolloo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo moves out of range as Ross throws a body kick.
Kolloo misses with a leg kick.
Kolloo misses with a low kick as Ross jumps back.
Ross blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ross misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kolloo blocks the leg kick.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Kolloo lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Kolloo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolloo tries to score with a low kick but Ross moves his leg out of the way.
Kolloo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Kolloo moved out of range.
Ross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo misses with a body shot.
Ross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kolloo is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross had his way with Jaakko Kolloo in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
A big right from Ross misses.
Kolloo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ross avoids the body shot from Kolloo.
Kolloo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolloo.
Ross wants to clinch up but Kolloo keeps it at a distance.
Ross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kolloo checks it well.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Kolloo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ross. That one must have hurt.
Ross connects with a looping right hand.
Ross stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kolloo.
Kolloo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolloo misses with an uppercut.
Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Kolloo throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
Kolloo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
Kolloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ross wants to clinch up but Kolloo keeps it at a distance.
Kolloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ross takes a step back to recover.
Kolloo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kolloo is looking to land body kicks.
Kolloo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo tries to land a front kick but Ross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ross lands a front kick.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Kolloo's knee but Kolloo avoids it well.
Kolloo misses with a low kick as Ross jumps back.
Ross lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Kolloo motions for Ross to come forward. Kolloo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolloo.
Ross gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ross. That's going to slow Kolloo down.
Kolloo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ross throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kolloo counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross.
Kolloo lands a head shot.
Kolloo thuds his shin into the meat of Ross's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kolloo is able to avoid easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolloo.
Kolloo tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Kolloo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kolloo blocks an uppercut.
Ross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Kolloo controls the action.
Ross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kolloo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross throws a series of punches but Kolloo moves out of range.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Ross moves out of range.
Kolloo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross.
A lazy left from Kolloo finds it's target.
Ross scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body.
Kolloo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kolloo throws a front kick aimed at Ross's knee but Ross avoids it well.
Kolloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ross. That did some damage!
Kolloo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ross has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Kolloo moves out of range easily.
Ross tests Kolloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kolloo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolloo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolloo takes a swing at Ross's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaakko Kolloo.
I think Kolloo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Mike Ross retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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