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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Rieech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rieech has chosen DMX ft. Black Violin-Im a Ryder as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Tomson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Rieech!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rieech scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tomson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomson thows a body shot but no joy.
Rieech moves to clinch but Tomson breaks away
and Tomson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tomson.
Rieech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rieech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rieech misses with a takedown attempt
and Tomson counters with a solid body kick.
Rieech tries to clinch but Tomson moves out of range.
Rieech walks into a straight right hand from Tomson.
Tomson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tomson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomson.
Nice body kick there by Tomson.
Rieech takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rieech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick there by Tomson.
Tomson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rieech looks gassed!
Tomson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tomson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rieech takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rieech moves in looking to clinch but Tomson pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Tomson - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson misses the shot to the body.
Rieech misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Tomson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tomson stuns Rieech with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tomson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rieech changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomson tries to avoid it but Rieech manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomson to the ground. Tomson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomson scores with a head kick. Rieech tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomson.
Tomson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rieech, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tomson.
Rieech takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rieech is trying to maintain a safe position but Tomson gets an underhook and turns Rieech into the cage.
Tomson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rieech trying to stall but Tomson improves his position.
Nice elbow from Tomson.
Tomson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rieech's defenses.
Tomson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rieech's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Rieech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tomson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tom Tomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot by Tomson.
Rieech on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomson. Tomson obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Tomson tenderised Rieech's leg. Rieech is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomson lands a high kick!
Rieech tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rieech wants to clinch but Tomson slips to the side
letting Tomson counter with a right hand.
Tomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rieech's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tomson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tomson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rieech wants to clinch but Tomson slips to the side
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rieech fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rieech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Tomson slips a jab and a cross from Rieech.
Good leg kick by Tomson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tomson has closed the distance and engaged Rieech in a clinch.
Tomson manages to break the clinch.
Tomson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tomson lands with a straight right. Rieech didn't see that one coming.
Tomson lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rieech moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rieech misses the target.
Tomson is looking to slow Rieech down with leg kicks.
Rieech has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tomson.
Rieech throws a head kick that misses
and Tomson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tomson walks into a left hand.
Tomson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rieech looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tomson throws a head kick but Rieech moves out of range.
Tomson throws a head kick but Rieech moves out of range.
Rieech looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rieech shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomson as he avoids it easily.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Rieech.
Rieech is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Tomson.
Rieech shoots for a takedown but Tomson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rieech stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson checks a leg kick.
Rieech walks into a left hand.
Markus Rieech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Tomson.
Tomson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rieech if he has to take too many more of those.
Tomson scores with a hook.
Tom Tomson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rieech takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rieech looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomson is fending him off so far but Rieech persists. Nope, Tomson circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rieech.
Rieech on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rieech takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tomson lands a front kick.
Tomson feints and then cracks Rieech's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rieech down.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rieech looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomson is just out of range.
Tomson lands a leg kick that knocks Rieech off balance momentarily.
Tomson is looking to wear down Rieech with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson cracks Rieech with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tomson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rieech can do to turn this around?
Tomson keeps Rieech at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rieech takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rieech doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rieech takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tomson lands a slapping body shot.
Tomson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rieech at a distance.
Rieech takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomson lands with a good body shot.
Tomson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tomson thumps Rieech with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rieech shoots in for a takedown but Tomson shows good takedown defense.
Tomson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rieech's head.
Rieech on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson dominated that second 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.
Tomson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rieech's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tomson!
Rieech shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tomson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid body kick from Tomson.
Rieech doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rieech takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rieech tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rieech takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tom Tomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tomson - that will leave a mark!
Rieech moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rieech chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomson can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tomson. Rieech shrugs it off though.
Rieech has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tomson.
Tomson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rieech sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rieech tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tomson punishes Rieech's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson lands a really nice looking cross but Rieech seems unphased.
Tomson cracks Rieech with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomson cracks Rieech with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rieech closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tomson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tomson scores with a spinning back kick!
Rieech takes a kick to the side of the head.
No joy there for Rieech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rieech.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson connects with the punch.
Rieech just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rieech misses with a takedown attempt - Tomson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Rieech.
Tomson jabs Rieech right on the nose. Rieech blinks but takes it well.
Tomson lands with a straight right. Rieech didn't see that one coming.
Tomson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tomson throws a head kick that Rieech semi-blocks.
Tomson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rieech throws a hook to the side of Tomson's head but Tomson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Tomson misses.
Tomson lands a nice hook to Rieech's body. Rieech takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rieech misses with a low kick.
Rieech has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tomson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomson lands a front kick.
Tomson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rieech shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomson defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomson lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tomson lands a leg kick that knocks Rieech off balance momentarily.
Tomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rieech was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomson.
Rieech closes the distance but Tomson moves to the side
and Tomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rieech checks the leg kick.
Tomson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rieech swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rieech looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomson dodges the punch combination from Rieech.
Rieech is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson throws a series of punches but Rieech moves out of range.
Tomson scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomson.
Rieech takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tomson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tomson.
Tomson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rieech has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rieech gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomson.
Rieech changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomson tries to avoid it but Rieech manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomson to the ground. Tomson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rieechs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson thuds his shin into the meat of Rieech's side.
Rieech shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomson pinned against the cage. Tomson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tomson scores with a head kick. Rieech tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Rieech with a poor takedown
and Tomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Rieech.
Rieech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomson.
Rieech is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tomson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rieech.
A head kick misses from Tomson.
Danga de danga de dang - Tomson scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rieech throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rieech fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tomson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rieech takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tomson lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rieech is defended easily by Tomson.
Tomson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rieech has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rieech takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tomson pushes Rieech up against the cage in a clinch.
Rieech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tomson lands an elbow that stopped Rieech in his tracks for a moment.
Tomson manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Tomson.
Tomson looks to land a body kick but Rieech moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rieech changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomson tries to avoid it but Rieech manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomson to the ground. Tomson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tomson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rieech off the cage and back into rage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rieech lands with a right hand.
Tomson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Tomson had his way with Markus Rieech in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tomson misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tomson.
Rieech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomson instigates a clinch.
Tomson with a knee to the head.
Tomson lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tomson.
Tomson prevents Rieech from breaking the clinch.
Tomson lands a knee to the head.
Tomson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tomson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tomson crunches a lovely knee into Rieech's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomson lands a leg kick that knocks Rieech off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rieech takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomson.
Tomson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rieech moves out of range as Tomson throws a body kick.
Rieech walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crunch! Tomson slams his shin into Rieech's torso.
Rieech shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomson tries to sprawl out of it but Rieech keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rieech gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tomson counters with a head kick. That will keep Rieech thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tomson lands a nice hook to Rieech's body. Rieech takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tomson!
Tomson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rieech tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tomson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab by Tomson.
Tomson cracks Rieech with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rieech looks to land a combination but Tomson avoids it well.
Rieech takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rieech looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tomson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tomson scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson gets a clinch.
Tomson lands a nice elbow.
Rieech wants a takedown but no success here.
Tom Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Rieech.
Tomson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rieech tries to clinch but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markus Rieech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rieech uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Tomson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rieech is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Rieech fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rieech takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Tomson.
Rieech takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tomson fakes the leg kick and cracks Rieech in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rieech throws a lazy right hand but Tomson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tom Tomson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomson lands with a hook. Rieech tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rieech fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomson throws a head kick that half lands.
Rieech steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tomson. That one must have hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tomson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:44
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tomson!
Tom Tomson retains his middleweight title!
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