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Ascension Amsterdam 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Kveldulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puki Rabota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Kveldulfson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Kveldulfson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puki Rabota!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kveldulfson works over Rabota's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Puki Rabota has been cut.
Kveldulfson knocks Rabota to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Rabota is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rabota is looking to reverse the position.
Rabota is still in real trouble! Can Kveldulfson finish him?
Kveldulfson working away.
Kveldulfson trying to control the position but Rabota is working away.
Rabota seems to have recovered his senses.
Kveldulfson landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rabota is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kveldulfson cracks Rabota with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rabota is trying to improve his position.
Kveldulfson controls the position.
We've been hearing that Kveldulfson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rabota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rabota is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kveldulfson off and has taken his back!
Rabota throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rabota lands shots from the back.
Rabota is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kveldulfson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rabota punches Kveldulfson on the ear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabota is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kveldulfson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rabota has got his arm under Kveldulfson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kveldulfson has spun round into Rabota's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Kveldulfson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rabota's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kveldulfson wants to control from the top but Rabota keeps moving.
Kveldulfson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rabota is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kveldulfson distracts Rabota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rabota tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kveldulfson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabota trying to control the position.
Kveldulfson 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.
Kveldulfson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kveldulfson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kveldulfson throwing strikes but missing.
Rabota can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kveldulfson controls the pace.
Rabota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kveldulfson.
Kveldulfson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kveldulfson stops Rabota from standing up.
Rabota can't keep his opponent in guard - Kveldulfson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Kveldulfson seems content to control.
Kveldulfson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabota actively working from the bottom here.
Rabota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kveldulfson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rabota regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rabota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kveldulfson is controlling him.
Kveldulfson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kveldulfson trying to control but Rabota is working from the bottom.
Rabota is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kveldulfson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kveldulfson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kveldulfson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kveldulfson is working Rabota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kveldulfson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rabota's head.
Rabota told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rabota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kveldulfson scoring with some ground and pound.
Rabota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kveldulfson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabota is looking for a triangle but Kveldulfson pushes his legs off easily.
Rabota looks winded!
Kveldulfson postures up and lands a big shot to Rabota's brow.
That has opened up Puki Rabota's cut even more.
Kveldulfson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The cut above Puki Rabota's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kveldulfson wants to control from the top but Rabota keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rabota controls Kveldulfson momentarily but Kveldulfson frees himself.
Kveldulfson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Kveldulfson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puki Rabota's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kveldulfson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Rabota flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rabota is out cold! Kveldulfson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Kveldulfson!
A victorious Ragnar Kveldulfson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Xyz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Gubarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gubarev has chosen Mutant Ninja as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Project Xyz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasily Gubarev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gubarev tries to clinch up.
Gubarev tries to clinch there but Xyz circles away.
Gubarev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xyz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gubarev is trying is best to control the position here.
Xyz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gubarev is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xyz wants to pass to mount but Gubarev is defending the position.
Gubarev is concentrating on defense, preventing Xyz from advancing position.
Xyz thows a huge punch but Gubarev dodges it nicely.
Gubarev wants to improve his position but Xyz is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gubarev wants to control but Xyz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gubarev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gubarev is trying to control but can't.
Xyz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xyz is looking to take a break and control but Gubarev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gubarev tries to roll over but Xyz keeps him under control.
Gubarev trying to control here.
Xyz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gubarev wants to control but Xyz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xyz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gubarev trying to control but Xyz postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vasily Gubarev wasn't active enough on the ground.
Xyz circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xyz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xyz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The strikes coming from Xyz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xyz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gubarev can't do much from the bottom here.
Xyz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Xyz lands a nice forearm strike.
Xyz tries to score with some ground and pound. Gubarev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xyz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gubarev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xyz off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gubarev. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gubarev misses with punches from the back.
Gubarev throwing sloppy strikes.
Gubarev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Xyz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gubarev.
Xyz wants to control his opponent's hands but Gubarev gets his hands free.
Gubarev doesn't have the hooks in and Xyz manages to turn into his guard.
Xyz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xyz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xyz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gubarev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xyz landing some decent shots from guard.
Gubarev looking to control.
Xyz controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing that Xyz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Xyz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gubarev controlling Xyz's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vasily Gubarev.
Xyz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gubarev as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gubarev throws a leg kick but Xyz moved away.
Gubarev closes the distance but Xyz moves to the side
and Xyz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xyz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gubarev tries to clinch up but Xyz circles away and keeps his distance.
Gubarev wants to clinch.
Gubarev is looking to clinch but Xyz is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xyz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xyz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gubarev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gubarev tries to clinch there but Xyz circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xyz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gubarev wants to clinch but Xyz slips to the side
and Xyz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gubarev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasily Gubarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gubarev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xyz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Xyz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gubarev wants to clinch.
Xyz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gubarev.
Gubarev darts in trying to clinch
enabling Xyz to counter with a crisp jab.
Xyz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xyz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gubarev moves away.
Xyz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.
Gubarev doesn't manage to clinch there - Xyz circles away.
Gubarev tries to close the distance and clinch but Xyz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xyz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.
Vasily Gubarev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xyz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gubarev is looking to clinch but Xyz is avoiding it.
Gubarev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xyz swats away the attempt to clinch by Gubarev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xyz shoots in looking for a takedown. Gubarev tries to sprawl out of it but Xyz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gubarev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Xyz misses.
Gubarev is looking to clinch but Xyz is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gubarev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xyz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xyz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gubarev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gubarev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gubarev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xyz fails with the takedown.
Gubarev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gubarev defending well as Xyz loads up on a big left hand.
Xyz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gubarev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xyz.
Xyz checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gubarev.
Xyz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gubarev can pounce on him.
Gubarev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xyz.
Xyz circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Gubarev wants to clinch
and Xyz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Xyz is thwarting Gubarev's attempts to control the position.
Xyz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xyz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gubarev is looking to improve his position.
Xyz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gubarev tries to roll over but Xyz keeps him under control.
Xyz lands with a punch from half guard.
Project Xyz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gubarev trying to hold on to Xyz's head to control him but Xyz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev wants to get back to full guard.
Gubarev is not content to let Xyz control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gubarev trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gubarev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gubarev wants to sweep but no luck.
Gubarev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gubarev has momentary wrist control but Xyz slips an elbow through the middle.
Xyz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xyz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gubarev trying to get back to full guard but Xyz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gubarev tries to hold on but Xyz postures up.
Xyz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gubarev is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xyz cracks Gubarev with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Project Xyz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Tarake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Tarake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tarake but Tarake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joikhaaja shoots for a takedown but Tarake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sami Tarake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Joikhaaja.
Tarake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joikhaaja counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joikhaaja.
We've been hearing good reports from Tarake's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joikhaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarake is pulling down on Joikhaaja's head to control his posture.
Joikhaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joikhaaja throws a strike but Tarake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joikhaaja is trying to keep Tarake in close.
Joikhaaja is adopting a defensive guard.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep here but Tarake controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarake trying to control the position from guard on top but Joikhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarake stays in close to Joikhaaja's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sami Tarake.
Joikhaaja shoots in and drives through. Tarake sprawls well.
Tarake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Tarake as Joikhaaja shoots in.
Joikhaaja stuffs the takedown.
Joikhaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Tarake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joikhaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarake tries to free his leg and advance position but Joikhaaja is retaining full guard.
Joikhaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Joikhaaja, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarake scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja 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.
Tarake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joikhaaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarake.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 inform us that Joikhaaja has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tarake stays in close to Joikhaaja's body and controls the position.
Joikhaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joikhaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarake's guard.
Joikhaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joikhaaja is working Tarake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarake trying to keep a closed guard but Joikhaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Joikhaaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow that misses. Tarake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joikhaaja's guard. Nice move by Tarake!
Joikhaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tarake is one step ahead there.
Tarake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joikhaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarake's guard.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes from guard but Tarake blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joikhaaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joikhaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Tarake has wrist control.
Tarake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joikhaaja's guard.
Joikhaaja keeping moving, preventing Tarake from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joikhaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarake trying to control the position from guard on top but Joikhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joikhaaja will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joikhaaja controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joikhaaja is looking to sweep but instead, Tarake has passed into half guard.
Tarake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morten Joikhaaja 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.
Tarake tries to score with a low kick but Joikhaaja moves his leg out of the way.
Joikhaaja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joikhaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tarake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joikhaaja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tarake postures up and lands a big shot to Joikhaaja's brow.
Joikhaaja has momentary wrist control but Tarake slips an elbow through the middle.
Joikhaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joikhaaja is looking to sweep but instead, Tarake has passed into half guard.
Joikhaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarake trying to control from half guard but Joikhaaja is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ground and pound from Tarake.
Joikhaaja is trying is best to control the position here.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Tarake is thwarting Joikhaaja's attempts to control the position.
Joikhaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarake uses his free foot to push down on Joikhaaja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joikhaaja.
Tarake wants to control the pace but Joikhaaja is squirming around nicely.
Joikhaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tarake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joikhaaja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joikhaaja shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joikhaaja tries to hold on but Tarake postures up.
Joikhaaja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarake trying to control the action but Joikhaaja is working from the bottom.
Tarake is nestled in close to Joikhaaja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tarake is looking to take a break and control but Joikhaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarake 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.
Tarake throwing shots but Joikhaaja is blocking nicely.
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Tarake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joikhaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarake is keen to just control but Joikhaaja is a slippery customer.
Tarake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joikhaaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tarake is looking for a kimura here.
Joikhaaja tries to get to full guard but Tarake has control of the leg.
Tarake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Tarake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but Tarake is controlling well.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Tarake is keeping busy.
Joikhaaja taking some punishment here, with Tarake in his half guard.
Joikhaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Tarake sits in half guard.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja trying to hold on to Tarake's head to control him but Tarake postures up.
Tarake prevents Joikhaaja from improving his position.
Tarake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joikhaaja defending well though.
Tarake is trying to control. Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Tarake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tarake winds up and cracks Joikhaaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joikhaaja sees it coming and defends easily.
Tarake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joikhaaja's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Tarake dominated that second round.
That's time! Tarake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tarake misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Joikhaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joikhaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarake stays in close to Joikhaaja's body and controls the position.
Joikhaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Joikhaaja, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joikhaaja is trying to keep Tarake in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Tarake with that takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarake misses with a takedown attempt
and Joikhaaja counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joikhaaja is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joikhaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joikhaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joikhaaja throws a strike but Tarake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Joikhaaja has momentary wrist control but Tarake slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarake looking to pass the guard.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep here but Tarake controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarake wants to pass the guard but Joikhaaja is keeping the position.
Tarake postures up and lands a big shot to Joikhaaja's brow.
Tarake stopping the sweep attempt from Joikhaaja.
Tarake lands a couple of elbows.
Tarake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarake trying to control the position from guard on top but Joikhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarake manages to get himself to full guard.
Joikhaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow that misses. Tarake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joikhaaja's guard. Nice move by Tarake!
Tarake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tarake throwing strikes but missing.
Joikhaaja looking to control.
Tarake postures up in Joikhaaja's guard and throws a big left but Joikhaaja blocks it.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Tarake tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja controls Tarake momentarily but Tarake frees himself.
Tarake wants to pass the guard but Joikhaaja is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joikhaaja wants to improve his position but instead Tarake has moved into half guard.
Joikhaaja tries to roll over but Tarake keeps him under control.
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!
Joikhaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joikhaaja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joikhaaja is trying to control but can't.
Tarake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joikhaaja's head.
Tarake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joikhaaja's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sami Tarake.
Well Tarake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sami Tarake!
A victorious Sami Tarake 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alberto Caesar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
155 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar has Sedfenor up against the cage in a clinch.
Sedfenor has Caesar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sedfenor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Caesar tumbling to the mat - Sedfenor dives into Caesar's guard.
Sedfenor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caesar is proving hard to escape from.
Caesar seems keen to control Sedfenor's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sedfenor stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar.
Caesar has Sedfenor pulled in close to control his posture.
Caesar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sedfenor is one step ahead there.
Caesar trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alberto Caesar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sedfenor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sedfenor.
Caesar wants to control but Sedfenor postures up.
Caesar controls the position for a moment.
Caesar is trying to get back to half guard.
Caesar is not content to let Sedfenor control the position.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor trying to control the position but Caesar is working away.
Caesar is looking for a sweep.
Sedfenor tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Caesar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caesar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Caesar looking to score a takedown here. Sedfenor is defending well but Caesar drives through and ends up in Sedfenor's guard.
Sedfenor looking for a sweep. Not yet Sedfenor, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor trying to keep a closed guard but Caesar is proving a slippery customer.
Caesar forces his way into half guard.
Sedfenor wants to control but Caesar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caesar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caesar seems to be working for a kimura but Sedfenor defends the submission attempt.
Caesar moves into full mount! Sedfenor won't be happy about that!
Caesar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sedfenor?
Caesar wants to control the pace but Sedfenor is squirming around nicely.
Caesar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar avoids the attempt from Sedfenor to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sedfenor taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Sedfenor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Caesar controlling from mount.
Caesar lands a big shot there that rocks Sedfenor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caesar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar cracks Sedfenor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Caesar 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.
Caesar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sedfenor is trying to stand.
Alberto Caesar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caesar wants to control but Sedfenor is keeping him busy.
Caesar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Caesar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sedfenor is just riding it out for now. Caesar eventually gives up the hold.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Sedfenor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedfenor tries to kick Caesar off but Caesar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Caesar seems content to control.
Caesar wants to free his trapped foot but Sedfenor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caesar is looking to take a break and control but Sedfenor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alberto Caesar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sedfenor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Caesar quickly recovers to half guard.
Caesar manages to get to full guard.
Sedfenor wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
Sedfenor wants to pass the guard but Caesar is keeping the position.
Caesar is pulling down on Sedfenor's head. It's preventing any offense from Sedfenor, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor looking to pass the guard.
Caesar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sedfenor is defending well. Caesar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sedfenor has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Caesar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Caesar!
Alberto Caesar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hashim Jalilul Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan cracks Brookins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brookins throws a head kick that misses.
Hassan takes one to the side of the head.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brookins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brookins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brookins misses with a wild combination.
Hassan misses with a wild combination.
Hassan misses with a double jab.
Brookins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brookins blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Brookins misses with the combination.
Brookins takes a swing at Hassan's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Brookins with that takedown attempt.
Brookins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brookins looks for a takedown but Hassan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brookins.
Hassan throws a right and a left that Brookins avoids nicely.
Brookins throws a sloppy head kick and Hassan moves out of range easily.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Hassan.
Brookins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brookins.
No joy there for Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hassan throws a right and a left that Brookins avoids nicely.
Brookins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hassan was well out of range. Poor timing from Brookins.
Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan punishes Brookins's body with a nice straight punch.
Brookins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brookins counters with an inside leg kick.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brookins.
Brookins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brookins throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hassan lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan works Brookins's body with a nice hook.
Hassan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brookins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hassan is rocked!
It looks like Hashim Jalilul Hassan has been cut.
Brookins throws a right and a left that Hassan avoids nicely.
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brookins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brookins misses with the combination.
Brookins misses with a head kick.
Brookins throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Brookins fails to land with a series of punches.
Brookins ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Brookins throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Brookins misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brookins loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brookins.
Hassan misses with the combination.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Brookins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
Brookins misses with a straight left.
Brookins looks winded!
Brookins dodges the punch combination from Hassan.
Brookins throws a monster overhand right that drops Hassan! Brookins follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Brookins!
Terrance Brookins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isa Musa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muana Shylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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181 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isa Musa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muana Shylo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shylo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shylo misses with a hook.
Musa looks to throw the jab but Shylo is out of range.
Shylo dives in for a single leg takedown but Musa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Musa has Shylo pressed against the cage.
Musa is trying to trip Shylo. He has hold of a leg but Shylo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Musa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Musa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shylo has an active guard here but Musa has managed to pass into half guard.
Shylo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Musa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Musa is nestled in close to Shylo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shylo trying to get back to full guard but Musa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shylo is desperately trying to improve his position but Musa has a good base and remains in mount.
Musa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shylo regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shylo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Musa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shylo wants to get back to full guard.
Shylo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Musa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shylo is looking to get to half guard.
Shylo is trying to stand up.
Musa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shylo is looking to improve his position but Musa isn't that keen on the idea.
Musa scoring with strikes but Shylo is staying in there.
Musa working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shylo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musa lands a couple of good shots and Shylo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Shylo is rocked!
Musa lands strikes to the head.
Shylo is still in real trouble! Can Musa finish him?
Musa is raining down hard shots and and Shylo has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Isa Musa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Riddick's choice of entrance music: I Am Hell. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray is looking to clinch.
Ray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddick misses the target.
Riddick stalks Ray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ray's face. Ray staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ricky Ray has been cut.
Ray moves out of range as Riddick strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick looks for the body kick but Ray saw that one coming.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.
Riddick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick misses from Riddick.
Riddick's corner calls for a 1-2. Riddick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Riddick cracks Ray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ray throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riddick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Riddick misses with an uppercut. Ray saw that one coming.
Riddick is looking to land body kicks.
Riddick throws the kick towards the body but Ray avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ray throws out the jab.
Riddick scores with a leg kick.
Ray scores with a nice right hand.
Riddick throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
Ray moves out of range as Riddick throws a body kick.
Richard B Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ray finds it's way through Riddick's defenses.
Riddick misses with a series of wild punches.
Riddick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range.
Riddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riddick, pushing him back against the cage.
Riddick gets underhooks to prevent Ray's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riddick moves out of range as Ray strikes.
Ray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riddick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ray's head.
Ray throws a jab when Riddick was well out of range.
Riddick cracks Ray with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ray looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Riddick finish him?
Ray is rocked!
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riddick swats away the attempt to clinch by Ray.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Ray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riddick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray tests Riddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddick misses with a head kick.
Riddick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Ray lands with a right hand.
Ray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ray gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick is looking for a sweep.
Ray scores with punches from side control.
Riddick gets back to half guard.
Ray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddick's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray is looking to advance position but Riddick won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddick keeping hold of Ray's head, controlling as best he can.
Ray is stalling here. Riddick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ray seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riddick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riddick throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ray works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard B Riddick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Ray's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riddick misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Riddick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ray blocks a head kick by Riddick.
Riddick loads up on a big right hand but Ray slips the punch.
Richard B Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray misses with a double jab.
Ray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riddick slips under a jab.
Riddick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ray throws out the jab.
Riddick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Richard B Riddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddick.
Riddick throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddick moves away.
Riddick looks to land a combination. Ray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ray is looking to clinch but Riddick is avoiding it.
Ray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddick.
Ray moves out of range of the strikes.
Ray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddick throws a head kick that misses.
Ray swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
Ray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.
Ray swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick leaves Ray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riddick blocks a jab.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Riddick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Ray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riddicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ray lands with a good body shot.
Ray misses the jab.
Ray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riddick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riddick wanted to stand there but Ray had control of the position.
Ray trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddick misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick misses with a kick to the body.
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddick throws out the jab.
Ray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riddick.
Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riddick drops his hands momentarily and Ray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riddick throws a big shot that misses.
Ray moves away from the strike by Riddick.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ray.
Riddick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard B Riddick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Ray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ray moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddick connects with a nice looking jab.
Riddick scores with a head kick.
A left lands for Ray.
Riddick slips under a jab from Ray.
Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Riddick tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick tries to clinch up but Ray circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray checks a leg kick.
Ray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddick.
Riddick throws a jab but it's blocked by Ray.
Riddick misses with a looping right.
Ray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ray wants to control from the top but Riddick keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riddick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray throws an elbow that misses. Riddick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ray's guard. Nice move by Riddick!
Riddick preventing the sweep.
Ray working a defensive guard here.
Riddick stays in close to Ray's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ray lands with a straight right. Riddick didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Riddick moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddick misses with a hook
and Ray counters with a straight right hand.
Ray shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riddick's guard.
Ray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riddick kicks Ray off and gets to his feet.
Riddick lands with a shot to the body.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
Ray misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riddick.
Riddick throws a sloppy body shot
and Ray counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riddick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ray lands a nice hook to Riddick's body. Riddick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ray scores with a nice strike.
Ray throws a hook but Riddick avoids it easily.
Riddick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ray if he has to take too many more of those.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riddick as he avoids it easily.
Riddick misses with an uppercut.
Richard B Riddick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riddick lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick lands a nice shot that snaps Ray's head back.
Ray blocks a head kick by Riddick.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riddick 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard B Riddick!
An out of breath Richard B Riddick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kivipelto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kivipelto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislav is looking to slow Kivipelto down with leg kicks.
Stanislav throws a nice head kick!
Kivipelto dives in and grabs Stanislav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stanislav pushes down on Kivipelto's head and hops out.
Kivipelto slips a jab from Stanislav.
Stanislav throws a right hand that Kivipelto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kivipelto also avoids with ease.
Stanislav throws a leg kick but Kivipelto moved away.
Stanislav takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kivipelto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Kivipelto tries for a kimura but Stanislav is defending well.
Stanislav taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Adam Stanislav has been cut.
Kivipelto 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.
Kivipelto is putting a hurting on Stanislav here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stanislav is not content to let Kivipelto control the position.
Kivipelto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That has opened up Adam Stanislav's cut even more.
Kivipelto cracks Stanislav with a big right hand but Stanislav just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stanislav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivipelto working the ground and pound.
The cut above Adam Stanislav's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Stanislav's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kalle Kivipelto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jackson Martinez enters the cage!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dickie Dirty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dirty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinez. Dirty shrugs it off though.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dirty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dirty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dirty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dirty lands a leg kick that knocks Martinez off balance momentarily.
Martinez moves out of range as Dirty strikes.
Dirty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dirty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dirty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dirty misses with a hook. Martinez ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
Dirty checks the leg kick.
A big left from Dirty misses.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses
and Dirty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dirty throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Martinez misses.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dirty feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Martinez working for a triangle but Dirty defends it easily.
Dirty is working Martinez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirty is one step ahead there.
Martinez has his foot on Dirty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirty works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Dirty distracts Martinez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dirty passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dirty prevents Martinez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
Dirty wants to pass to mount but Martinez is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is working for a kimura but Martinez is defending it quite comfortably.
Dirty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dirty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
Dirty is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dirty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Dirty trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Dirty seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez gets full guard.
Dirty advances position into side control!
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirty is working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez frees his head quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirty has hold of Martinez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Martinez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty 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.
A jab lands there for Dirty.
Martinez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martinez seems to be working for a kimura but Dirty defends the submission attempt.
Dirty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dirty looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirty, not yet.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Dirty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Dirty from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty pushing down on Martinez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Dirty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martinez is staying active underneath Dirty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dirty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dirty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well.
Dirty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martinez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martinez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Dirty pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez 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.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirty is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirty passes Martinez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dirty is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Dirty passes to side control.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickie Dirty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dirty is working to tighten his grip on Martinez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Martinez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dirty is really squeezing tight and eventually Martinez passes out! Dirty breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dickie Dirty!
Dickie Dirty retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Dickie Dirty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Greiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greiner comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Spirit Breaker. Totto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Veron Totto enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Greiner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto throws a wild body kick that Greiner sees coming a mile off.
Greiner blocks a jab.
Greiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Totto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Totto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sanitarium in the buildup to the fight.
Greiner throws a right and a left that Totto avoids nicely.
Totto scores with a nice strike.
Totto just misses with a punch to the body.
Totto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Greiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Totto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greiner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Totto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Greiner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Totto thinking.
Greiner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Totto checks it well.
Totto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Totto or perhaps it was just good defense by Greiner, which made it look bad.
Totto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Totto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Greiner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greiner circles away.
Matt Greiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veron Totto.
Totto is looking to clinch but Greiner is avoiding it.
Greiner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Totto slips under a jab.
Totto wants to clinch up but Greiner keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Greiner. No joy for Totto on that attempt.
Totto has his takedown stuffed
and Greiner counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Greiner.
Greiner lands with a right hand.
Totto misses with a takedown
and Totto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Totto tries to close the distance and clinch but Greiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Totto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greiner scores with a head kick.
Greiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totto.
Greiner moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Totto goes down! Can Greiner finish him!?
Totto is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Totto wants to sweep here but Greiner controlling him for the moment.
Totto is still in real trouble! Can Greiner finish him?
Totto looking to control.
Greiner looking to pass the guard.
Totto seems to have recovered his senses.
Greiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Totto trying to keep a closed guard but Greiner is proving a slippery customer.
Totto lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Totto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Totto being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greiner manages to get himself to full guard.
Greiner controls Totto momentarily but Totto frees himself.
Totto stopping the sweep attempt from Greiner.
Greiner keeping moving, preventing Totto from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Totto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Totto trying to control but Greiner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Totto distracts Greiner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Totto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Totto trying to control but Greiner is working from the bottom.
Totto throwing strikes from guard but Greiner blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Totto trying to control the position from guard on top but Greiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Greiner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greiner ducks under a wild hook from Totto.
Totto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greiner is fending him off so far but Totto persists. Nope, Greiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Greiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Totto.
Totto shoots in and gets a takedown into Greiner's guard.
Totto trying to control the position from guard on top but Greiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greiner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greiner keeping moving, preventing Totto from controlling successfully.
Greiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greiner managing to control the position.
Totto wants to control from the top but Greiner keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greiner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Totto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Totto wants to control from the top but Greiner keeps moving.
Totto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Totto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greiner controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto passes Greiner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Greiner is pressing down on Totto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Totto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Totto trying to control the position from guard on top but Greiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greiner wants to sweep here but Totto controlling him for the moment.
Totto is looking to work some ground and pound but Greiner has wrist control.
Greiner looking for a sweep. Not yet Greiner, not yet.
Veron Totto has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto wants to pass the guard but Greiner is keeping the position.
Totto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Totto cracks Greiner with a solid left hand.
Greiner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Greiner lands with a punch from half guard.
Totto trying to hold on to Greiner's head to control him but Greiner postures up.
Totto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Totto is looking for a triangle but Greiner pushes his legs off easily.
Greiner passes Totto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto tries to get to full guard but Greiner has control of the leg.
Totto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Greiner.
Totto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greiner.
Greiner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Totto manages to get to full guard.
Greiner postures up and lands a big shot to Totto's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greiner working some strikes from top position.
Totto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Greiner 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.
A punch combination from Totto misses.
Totto stuns Greiner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Totto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Totto somewhat.
Greiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Totto is just out of range.
Greiner misses with a wild combination.
Greiner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Totto on the side of the head.
Totto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greiner lands a nice looking body kick.
Totto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greiner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greiner throws an off balance right hand
and Totto counters with a stiff right hand.
Totto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Totto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greiner.
Totto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greiner.
Totto stuns Greiner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greiner lands a glancing blow to the side of Totto's head.
Totto fails with the takedown
and Greiner counters with a straight right hand.
Matt Greiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Totto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Totto dodges the punch combination from Greiner.
Greiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Totto.
Greiner misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Totto.
Greiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greiner lands a jab.
Totto wants to clinch up but Greiner keeps it at a distance.
Totto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Greiner is fending him off so far but Totto persists. Nope, Greiner circles away and we're back to standing.
Matt Greiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veron Totto.
Totto blocks the body kick.
Totto looks to land a right hand but Greiner moved out of range.
Totto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greiner misses with a looping left.
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Totto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greiner under the eye.
Totto shoots in and drives through. Greiner sprawls well.
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto fails with a takedown attempt.
Totto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greiner as he avoids it easily.
Totto throws a right hand that Greiner ducks under and follows up with a left that Greiner also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Greiner.
Greiner with a nice cross.
Totto thows a body shot but no joy.
Greiner connects with a jab.
Totto lands a nice shot to the body.
Totto misses with a wild body shot.
Greiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Totto.
Totto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Totto shoots for a double leg takedown but Greiner sprawls well. He's pushed Totto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greiner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greiner scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Greiner there.
Totto forces Greiner back against the cage and clinches.
Greiner is looking for a takedown.
Greiner is trying to drag Totto to the mat but Totto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Totto wants a takedown but no success here.
Greiner breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greiner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greiner throws a leg kick
and Totto counters with a shoot takedown. Greiner fights it but they end up in guard.
Totto trying to control but Greiner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Greiner clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Totto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greiner counters with an inside leg kick.
Totto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greiner.
A jab from Greiner does it's job there.
Greiner dodges the punch combination from Totto.
Greiner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greiner thows a body shot but no joy.
Totto tries to clinch there but Greiner circles away.
Totto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Totto scrambles back to his feet.
Totto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Greiner.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Totto!
Greiner throws a big shot that misses.
Greiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto shoots for a takedown but Greiner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Totto throws a body punch but Greiner moves out of range.
Greiner throws the kick towards the body but Totto avoids it.
Totto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greiner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Greiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Totto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greiner.
Matt Greiner is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Greiner misses.
Greiner works over Totto's head and body with a nice combination.
Greiner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greiner swings for the body but Totto moves out of range.
Greiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Totto.
Matt Greiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veron Totto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but Greiner shows good takedown defense.
Totto wants to clinch.
Totto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greiner.
Totto misses with a takedown attempt
and Greiner counters with an outside leg kick.
Totto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Greiner.
Nice body punch from Totto.
Greiner slaps away a takedown attempt from Totto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Totto fails with a takedown attempt.
Totto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greiner pinned against the cage. Greiner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greiner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Totto.
Totto misses with a body kick.
Greiner throws out a loose jab but Totto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Totto throws a nice looking combination but Greiner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greiner cracks Totto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Totto fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Totto misses.
Good leg kick by Greiner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Totto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Totto moves out of range as Greiner throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Totto throws a lazy uppercut
and Greiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greiner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Totto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greiner defends it nicely.
Totto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Greiner counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greiner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Greiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greiner cracks Totto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greiner lands with a nice body punch.
Greiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Totto tries to clinch but Greiner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Greiner had his way with Veron Totto in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Greiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Totto.
Greiner scores with a sloppy right hand. Totto should have avoided that one.
Totto looks for a takedown but Greiner sprawls well.
Greiner throws a series of punches but Totto avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greiner, right into the meat.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but Greiner shows good takedown defense.
Greiner swinging wildly here.
Greiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Totto's head.
Jab by Totto.
Totto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greiner tries to avoid it but Totto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greiner to the ground. Greiner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matt Greiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veron Totto.
Greiner thumps Totto with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Totto throws out a loose jab but Greiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Totto throws a hook but Greiner avoids it easily.
Greiner cracks a nice hook into Totto's ribs.
Totto moves out of range of the body kick.
Totto scores with a body shot.
Totto tries to clinch there but Greiner circles away.
Totto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Totto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greiner circles away.
Greiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Totto was well out of range. Poor timing from Greiner.
Totto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Greiner tries to move into range but Totto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Totto is defended easily by Greiner.
Greiner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Totto fails to land with a series of punches.
Totto defending well as Greiner loads up on a big left hand.
Totto has closed the distance and engaged Greiner in a clinch.
Greiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Totto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Totto pulls guard effortlessly.
Totto pulls Greiner in close to prevent any damage.
Totto wants to sweep here but Greiner controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greiner postures up.
Greiner wants to control from the top but Totto keeps moving.
Veron Totto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greiner is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Totto looking to control.
Totto wants to sweep here but Greiner controlling him for the moment.
Totto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Totto misses with a combination
and Greiner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Totto misses with a straight left.
Totto throws out a loose jab but Greiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greiner tests Totto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Totto shoots in but no luck this time.
Totto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Totto doesn't manage to clinch there - Greiner circles away.
Greiner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Totto wants to clinch up but Greiner keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totto throws a shot to the body.
Totto tries to clinch but Greiner is having none of it.
Totto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Greiner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greiner, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Greiner!
Matt Greiner retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Greiner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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