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Bloodbath XXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lestat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lestat will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Pummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Lestat!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pummel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pummel.
Lestat misses with a wild body shot.
Pummel fails to land with a series of punches.
Pummel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lestat just misses with a punch to the body.
Pummel looks to land a combination but Lestat avoids it well.
John Lestat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pummel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Pummel.
Lestat looks to land a body kick but Pummel moved away.
Lestat throws a nice head kick!
Lestat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pummel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lestat somewhat.
Pummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lestat manages to avoid it.
Pummel throws a right and a left that Lestat avoids nicely.
Pummel looks to score with a jab to the body but Lestat is just out of range.
Pummel throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pummel.
Lestat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lestat is looking to work some ground and pound but Pummel has wrist control.
Pummel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lestat tries to stand but Pummel is controlling from the bottom.
Lestat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pummel wants to sweep but no luck.
Lestat pushes down on Pummel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pummel trying to control here.
Pummel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pummel missing with punches from the bottom.
Lestat trying to pass the guard but Pummel defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pummel is looking for a sweep. Lestat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lestat trying to mount his opponent but Pummel defends it.
Lestat is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Pummel has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Lestat is in a lot of trouble! Pummel is straining to finish and he's done it! Lestat taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Pummel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ubereem aplestair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusik Abasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ubereem aplestair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rusik Abasov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aplestair is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abasov's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Abasov is trying to maintain the position but aplestair is very close to passing his half guard.
aplestair is trying to control the action in half guard but Abasov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abasov looking for submissions off his back.
aplestair is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Abasov as he works his way to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
aplestair wants to control from the top but Abasov keeps moving.
aplestair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abasov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
aplestair is trying to stand up here but Abasov is controlling him well.
Abasov is looking for a kimura here.
aplestair is defending against the submission attempts here by Abasov.
Abasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abasov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and aplestair defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aplestair tries to roll over but Abasov keeps him under control.
Abasov seems to be working for a kimura but aplestair defends the submission attempt.
Abasov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abasov trying to mount his opponent but aplestair defends it.
Abasov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
aplestair is looking to control Abasov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can aplestair avoid being mounted?
Abasov passes the guard and advances to mount!
aplestair really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abasov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force aplestair to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so aplestair shrugs it off.
Abasov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and aplestair is now in Abasov's guard. A big mistake from Abasov there, giving up the dominant position!
aplestair wants to stand but Abasov is controlling his posture from full guard.
aplestair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abasov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusik Abasov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abasov drives through with a takedown into guard.
aplestair is trying to keep Abasov in close.
aplestair wants to sweep but no luck.
aplestair is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abasov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abasov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abasov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
aplestair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
aplestair is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Abasov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abasov drops back, looking for a kneebar! aplestair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. aplestair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from aplestair!
Abasov seems a little lost for a moment, as aplestair dominates the positioning.
aplestair working away.
Abasov manages to work his way to half guard, despite aplestair's best efforts.
Abasov is refusing to be controlled, as aplestair sits in half guard.
aplestair is stalling here. Abasov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! aplestair seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abasov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abasov is trying to get an arm triangle but aplestair is defending well.
Abasov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abasov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abasov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abasov tries for a kimura but aplestair is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abasov is trying to get an arm triangle but aplestair is defending well.
Abasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. aplestair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. aplestair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
aplestair sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abasov is working for a submission of some sort.
Abasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. aplestair doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abasov.
Abasov seems to be looking for submissions.
aplestair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusik Abasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abasov slaps away a takedown attempt from aplestair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abasov feints and as aplestair raises his hands in defense, Abasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abasov wants to pass the guard but aplestair is keeping the position.
Abasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! aplestair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! aplestair has escaped and now he's on top!
aplestair wants to control from the top but Abasov keeps moving.
Abasov looking to control.
Rusik Abasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. aplestair manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and aplestair dives on top into guard.
aplestair tries to stand but Abasov is controlling from the bottom.
aplestair drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abasov dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abasov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! aplestair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! aplestair has escaped and now he's on top!
Abasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aplestair forces his way into half guard.
aplestair is looking to take a break and control but Abasov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abasov actively working from the bottom here.
aplestair is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
aplestair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abasov actively working from the bottom here.
aplestair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
aplestair wants to work for an arm triangle but Abasov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
ubereem aplestair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abasov is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abasov controlling the position well.
Abasov is looking to control aplestair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abasov avoid being mounted?
aplestair is trying to work for a kimura but Abasov is defending well.
aplestair seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Abasov has recovered full guard.
Rusik Abasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
aplestair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abasov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abasov has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusik Abasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abasov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusik Abasov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Los Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Los Anjos has chosen After Dark - Tito and Tarantula as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Los Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Los Anjos throws a head kick that misses.
Mac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mac misses with a double jab.
Los Anjos stuffs the takedown attempt from Mac. Mac gets slowly back to his feet.
Los Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mac has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Los Anjos has Mac up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
Los Anjos throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Los Anjos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Los Anjos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Markus Mac has been cut.
Los Anjos misses with a low kick.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Los Anjos scores with a head kick.
Los Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac looks for a takedown but Los Anjos sprawls well.
Mac stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mac wants it to stay on the feet.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Los Anjos tries to score with a low kick but Mac moves his leg out of the way.
Markus Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Los Anjos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Los Anjos closes the distance and pushes Mac back into the ropes.
Mac can't get the takedown.
Los Anjos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Los Anjos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Los Anjos throws a head kick but Mac moves out of range.
Los Anjos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mac checks it well.
Mac blocks a low kick nicely.
Los Anjos dodges the punch combination from Mac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac clinches.
Los Anjos wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac won't allow it.
Los Anjos pulls guard effortlessly.
Mac wants to get up but he can't break Los Anjos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mac drops back looking for a leg! Los Anjos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Los Anjos manages to kick Mac off! Mac jumps back into Los Anjos's guard.
Mac wants to stand and escape but instead Los Anjos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mac wants to sweep here but Los Anjos controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac working a defensive guard here.
Los Anjos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Los Anjos has gone for a leg lock! Mac slips out almost immediately though and dives into Los Anjos's guard.
Mac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Los Anjos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mac tries to stand but Los Anjos is controlling from the bottom.
Mac is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Los Anjos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Los Anjos has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Los Anjos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Los Anjos wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Mac looking to control.
Los Anjos wants to control from the top but Mac keeps moving.
Mac keeping full guard, as Los Anjos tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Los Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Mac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Los Anjos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markus Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Los Anjos avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac fails with the takedown
and Los Anjos counters with a shoot takedown. Mac fights it but they end up in guard.
Los Anjos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mac wants to stand but Los Anjos is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mac goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Los Anjos is on top in guard.
Los Anjos has gone for a leg lock! Mac slips out almost immediately though and dives into Los Anjos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac wants to stand but Los Anjos is controlling his posture from full guard.
Los Anjos is looking to stand up but Mac isn't so interested in that idea.
Los Anjos is breathing heavily.
Mac wanted to stand there but Los Anjos had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mac wants to control from the top but Los Anjos keeps moving.
Mac decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Los Anjos, up you get!
Los Anjos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mac misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Los Anjos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac is looking to clinch but Los Anjos is avoiding it.
Mac avoids the head kick by Los Anjos.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Los Anjos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Los Anjos's half guard.
Mac is pressing down on Los Anjos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Los Anjos is holding on for now.
Los Anjos wants to improve his position but Mac is controlling well.
Mac is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Los Anjos defends it well.
Mac tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Los Anjos is looking for a sweep. Mac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Mac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Los Anjos.
Mac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Mac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Markus Mac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Los Anjos.
Mac lands a two punch combo.
Los Anjos throws a sloppy head kick and Mac moves out of range easily.
Mac looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mac stands and steps away. Los Anjos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mac decides to stand up, so the ref orders Los Anjos to his feet.
Mac tries for a takedown but Los Anjos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mac stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Los Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Mac saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac moves out of range of the body kick.
Los Anjos gets a clinch.
Mac jumps guard and drags Los Anjos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mac is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Los Anjos trying to stall but Mac improves his position.
Los Anjos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mac keeps control of Los Anjos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mac lands with an overhand left.
Mac fails with the takedown
and Los Anjos counters with a good low kick that Mac was not able to check.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mac!
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Los Anjos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Mac with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Los Anjos circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Los Anjos checks a leg kick.
Los Anjos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mac changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Los Anjos tries to avoid it but Mac manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Los Anjos to the ground. Los Anjos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Los Anjos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mac tries to clinch up but Los Anjos circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Los Anjos delivers a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Mac both land. Nice combination.
Mac moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mac tries to bum rush Los Anjos with a series of wild strikes but Los Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac clinches up with Los Anjos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mac goes for a takedown attempt but Los Anjos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Los Anjos wants to land a leg kick but Mac is out of range.
Mac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Los Anjos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Los Anjos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mac has escaped and now he's on top!
Mac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Los Anjos's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac wants to control from the top but Los Anjos keeps moving.
Mac looking to pass the guard.
Mac decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Los Anjos, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Los Anjos counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Los Anjos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mac wants to control but Los Anjos postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Mac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatarata comes to the ring accompanied by Thunderstruck-AC DC. Andrade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Tatarata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade tries for a takedown but Tatarata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Tatarata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Tatarata tries to pull guard but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tatarata regains guard.
Andrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrade distracts Tatarata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Tatarata.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatarata trying to keep a closed guard but Andrade is proving a slippery customer.
Tatarata 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.
Tatarata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tatarata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatarata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatarata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrade trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade scoring with some ground and pound.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Tatarata wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatarata trying to keep a closed guard but Andrade is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatarata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrade thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Tatarata.
Tatarata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatarata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tatarata looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatarata, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andrade is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatarata has wrist control.
Andrade stopping the sweep attempt from Tatarata.
Andrade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatarata is breathing heavily.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to stand but Tatarata has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tatarata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andrade trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrade chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatarata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tatarata keeping full guard, as Andrade tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Tatarata keeps moving.
Andrade thows a big elbow that misses.
Andrade trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade is pushing down on Tatarata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tatarata is fighting to maintain full guard but Andrade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tatarata is staying active underneath Andrade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Andrade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tatarata is refusing to be controlled, as Andrade sits in half guard.
Andrade lands strikes from half guard.
Andrade lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrade is keen to just control but Tatarata is a slippery customer.
Andrade thows a huge punch but Tatarata dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Andrade 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.
Andrade shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches up with Tatarata, looking for a takedown. Andrade pushes Tatarata against the ropes but Tatarata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown but Tatarata shows good takedown defense.
Tomek Tatarata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Andrade.
Tatarata catches Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tatarata stuffs the takedown.
Andrade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatarata's waist but Tatarata gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrade off to one side.
Tatarata looks to clinch
and Andrade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tatarata's guard now.
Andrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatarata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatarata pulls Andrade in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrade from doing any damage or advancing position.
Andrade won't allow Tatarata to sweep him here.
Tatarata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tatarata has hold of Andrade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andrade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatarata controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatarata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrade regains half guard.
Tatarata is looking to advance position but Andrade won't allow it.
Andrade keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Andrade is not content to let Tatarata control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrade won't allow Tatarata to pass to mount.
Andrade desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tomek Tatarata has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatarata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tatarata misses with a knee to the head.
Andrade gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tatarata wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade trying to control the action but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade tries for a kimura but Tatarata is defending well.
Tatarata is looking for a sweep.
Andrade working the ground and pound from side control.
Andrade tries for a kimura but Tatarata is defending well.
Tatarata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andrade off and has taken his back!
Andrade tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andrade is looking to improve his position but Tatarata isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrade regains half guard.
Andrade is pressing down on Tatarata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andrade pulls Tatarata in close to prevent any damage.
Tatarata is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andrade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andrade has escaped and now he's on top!
Tatarata looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatarata's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andrade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tatarata throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Tatarata moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tatarata enables Andrade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tatarata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tatarata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrade drops back looking for a leg! Tatarata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatarata manages to kick Andrade off! Andrade jumps back into Tatarata's guard.
Tatarata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade working the ground and pound from side control.
Andrade is putting a hurting on Tatarata here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tatarata sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Andrade connects with a nice short shot to Tatarata's temple.
Tatarata wants to get back to full guard.
Andrade trying to control the action but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
Andrade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andrade winds up and cracks Tatarata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andrade wants to take a breather but Tatarata is having none of it.
Tatarata is in trouble now - Andrade has advanced to mount!
Tatarata is working to get back to half guard.
Andrade landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatarata is looking to improve his position but Andrade isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrade breaks from Tatarata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tatarata taking shots to the head.
Andrade punishing his opponent with strikes.
Andrade punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tatarata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tatarata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Tatarata wants to get back to his feet but Andrade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andrade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andrade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tatarata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrade is controlling him.
Roberto Andrade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Andrade with a nice head shot there.
Tatarata working a defensive guard here.
Tatarata keeping moving, preventing Andrade from controlling successfully.
Andrade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tatarata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatarata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tatarata has momentary wrist control but Andrade slips an elbow through the middle.
Tatarata has momentary wrist control but Andrade slips an elbow through the middle.
Tatarata is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrade is controlling him.
Andrade stands up over Tatarata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatarata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tatarata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tomek Tatarata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatarata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrade defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Andrade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Amorphis - House of Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Malham wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance.
Freeman throws a right hand that Malham ducks under and follows up with a left that Malham also avoids with ease.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman walks into a jab.
Freeman takes one to the side of the head.
Freeman tries to bum rush Malham with a series of wild strikes but Malham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malham blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Nice uppercut lands for Freeman. That snapped Malham's head back.
Malham clinches up with Freeman and pushes him back against the ropes.
Malham has Freeman pressed against the ropes.
Malham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Malham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Malham is controlling him.
Freeman wants to get back to striking at distance but Malham won't allow it.
Malham leaning against his opponent.
Freeman tries to break free but Malham pushes him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Malham as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malham.
Malham effectively controlling the action here.
Malham prevents Freeman from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Malham.
Malham stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Malham.
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Freeman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malham has him pressed against the ropes.
Malham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Malham is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Freeman can't fight it off and eventually Malham manages to take the fight to the floor. Freeman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malham on the ground.
Malham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Malham won't allow Freeman to get back to his feet.
Malham slips nicely into half guard.
Malham content to control rather than advance.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malham scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Freeman is trying to stand back up but Malham is controlling him
Malham working the head and body with strikes.
Malham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman pushes Malham off but Malham dives into side control.
Malham working the head with strikes.
Malham grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
Malham grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
Malham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malham connects with a decent elbow.
Malham has hold of Freeman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Freeman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Malham cranks the arm and Freeman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Freeman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Malham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Iced Earth - A Question of Heaven as his entrance music. Travis Riley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Riley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
Riley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinez.
Riley tests Martinez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Riley clinches.
A hook to the body from Riley.
Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Martinez being controlled against the ropes.
Riley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riley lands a hook that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riley walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
Riley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riley defends it easily.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinez is retaining full guard.
Martinez controls Riley momentarily but Riley frees himself.
Riley stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
Riley pushing down on Martinez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Riley drops an elbow to the side of Martinez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is not content to let Riley control the position.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley thows a huge punch but Martinez dodges it nicely.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Riley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Riley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riley winds up and cracks Martinez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martinez won't allow Riley to pass to mount.
Riley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to pass the guard.
Martinez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
Riley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riley passes into side control.
Martinez looks gassed!
Riley is working Martinez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Riley working the ground and pound from side control.
Riley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riley working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is working Martinez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Martinez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley lands a strong strike to the head of Martinez. That's dazed him! Riley looking to finish here. Martinez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Riley lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Riley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Tallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tallo comes into the arena with DJ Distance-Mistral blaring out of the sound system. Booker has chosen Dont go for the one - Gaelic Storm as his entrance music. Manuel Tallo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Tallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Booker!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker wants to clinch.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch but Tallo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tallo misses with a takedown attempt - Booker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Booker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tallo circles away.
Tallo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tallo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallo throws a low kick but Booker moves out of range easily.
Booker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tallo circles away.
Tallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tallo throws the kick towards the body but Booker avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Tallo counters with a single leg into guard. Booker didn't expect that.
Tallo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Booker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tallo, into his guard.
Booker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Booker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tallo has his foot on Booker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Booker works his way back into a safe position though.
Booker wants to get up but he can't break Tallo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Booker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tallo working for submissions but it's allowed Booker to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tallo wants to get back to full guard.
Booker is trying to control the action in half guard but Tallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Booker controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tallo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Booker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Booker rushes Tallo and presses him up against the ropes.
Booker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tallo can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Tallo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booker stalls.
Tallo tries to pull guard but Booker won't allow it.
Tallo takes a shot to the head.
Booker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Booker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Booker tightens his grip and picks Tallo up, before dumping him to the ground. Tallo manages to land in guard.
Booker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tallo is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Booker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker advances to half guard.
Tallo regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tallo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tallo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Booker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Booker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Booker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Booker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tallo's guard.
Tallo looking for a sweep. Not yet Tallo, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Booker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tallo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tallo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Booker moves in looking to clinch but Tallo pushes him off.
Tallo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallo throws a front kick aimed at Booker's knee but Booker avoids it well.
Booker tries to clinch
and Tallo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Booker with a poor takedown
and Tallo counters with an inside leg kick.
Booker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tallo counters with a low kick, right behind Booker 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallo keeps the fight on the outside.
Tallo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tallo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Booker - the referee stops the clock and Tallo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Booker. Tallo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Booker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tallo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booker is trying to stand.
Booker kicks Tallo off and gets back to his feet.
Tallo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Booker.
Manuel Tallo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Booker closes the distance but Tallo moves to the side
and Tallo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Booker has his takedown stuffed
and Tallo counters with a one-two to the body.
Manuel Tallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Booker.
Tallo tries for a takedown but Booker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tallo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tallo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Booker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Booker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallo is working an open guard so Booker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tallo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Booker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tallo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Booker uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Booker grinds an elbow into Tallo's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booker wants to control but Tallo is keeping him busy.
David Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Booker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tallo is looking to regain half guard here but Booker keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallo is working hard here to advance position.
Booker is trying to get an arm triangle but Tallo is defending well.
Booker is staying tight to Tallo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Booker decides to stand back up. Booker steps back and let's Tallo get back to his feet.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt
and Tallo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Booker!
Tallo looking to secure an arm triangle but Booker defends it well.
Tallo looking to secure an arm triangle but Booker defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tallo won't let Booker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tallo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Booker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Booker and Tallo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tallo stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Booker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Booker misses with a double jab
and Tallo counters with an outside leg kick.
Booker tries to clinch but Tallo is having none of it.
Tallo blocks a head kick by Booker.
Tallo tries to sprawl but Booker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Tallo gets full guard.
Tallo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tallo has a closed guard, preventing Booker from standing up.
Booker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallo shoots in for a takedown but Booker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Booker throws a head kick but Tallo moves out of range.
Tallo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Booker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Booker misses with a straight left.
Booker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tallo avoids it really well and circles away.
Booker is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tallo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Booker.
Booker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Booker looks to land a combination but Tallo avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Booker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Booker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tallo circles away.
Tallo misses with a takedown attempt
and Booker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tallo is staying active underneath Booker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tallo is pressing down on Booker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Booker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tallo is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Booker defends well.
Tallo is working an open guard so Booker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manuel Tallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Booker doesn't manage to clinch there - Tallo circles away.
Booker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tallo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tallo counters with a solid body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Booker.
Tallo tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Booker thows a huge punch but Tallo dodges it nicely.
Tallo is looking to improve his position.
Tallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tallo.
Booker forces his way into half guard.
Booker stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Booker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Booker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Booker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogba comes to the ring accompanied by Dirty house. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silent Killer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drogba.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drogba was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Drogba lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Drogba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drogba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Killer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drogba is trying to defend but Killer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killer is thwarting Drogba's attempts to control the position.
Drogba gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Drogba has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Drogba is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily.
Killer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drogba's head.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killer stands up over Drogba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Killer is looking to work some ground and pound but Drogba has wrist control.
Drogba is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Killer frees his head nicely. Oh but Drogba has switched to an armbar! Killer is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Didier Drogba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abu Dubai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeoni Viikate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viikate has chosen Cock Sparrer - England belong to me as his entrance music. Simeoni Viikate acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abu Dubai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeoni Viikate!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viikate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viikate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dubai throws a looping overhand right but Viikate ducks down to avoid it.
Dubai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Viikate.
Dubai misses with a kick to the body.
Viikate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubai.
A big right from Viikate misses.
Dubai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dubai swings for the body but Viikate moves out of range.
Dubai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Dubai is predictable there
and Viikate counters with a leg kick.
Viikate closes the distance and clinches.
Viikate misses with an elbow over the top.
Dubai can't find room to land a body shot as Viikate controls the action.
Dubai blocks the elbow strike.
Viikate throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Dubai.
Dubai tries to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling the position.
Dubai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Viikate misses with a knee to the head.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viikate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viikate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dubai dodges an elbow strike from Viikate.
A frustrated look appears on Dubai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dubai's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubai working hard to break the clinch.
Dubai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dubai throws a body kick the misses
and Viikate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viikate tries to clinch there but Dubai circles away.
Dubai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viikate manages to avoid it.
Viikate lands a jab to the nose.
Dubai throws a lazy head kick
and Viikate moves into the clinch.
Viikate lands a knee to the head.
Viikate misses with an elbow over the top.
Viikate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate prevents a body shot from Dubai.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dubai breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Dubai misses
and Viikate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viikate.
Dubai lands a left hand.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Dubai shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Dubai.
Dubai tries to break free but Viikate pushes him back against the ropes.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dubai working hard to break the clinch.
Viikate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dubai misses with some punches.
Dubai tries a body shot but Viikate blocks it.
Dubai is trying to break the clinch but Viikate has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Viikate.
Dubai can't break the clinch.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Viikate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dubai's brow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Viikate throws an elbow but misses.
Dubai avoids the elbow strike from Viikate, against the ropes.
Dubai tries to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dubai trying to land knees to the body.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Dubai in his tracks for a moment.
Dubai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viikate blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubai is breathing heavily.
Viikate lands an elbow inside that Dubai shrugs off.
Dubai can't find room to land a body shot as Viikate controls the action.
Dubai avoids a wild elbow strike from Viikate.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Viikate throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Dubai - that landed with a thud.
Viikate blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viikate avoiding damage as Dubai throws knees to the body.
Viikate misses with an elbow over the top.
Viikate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viikate misses with an elbow over the top.
Dubai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Dubai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate keeps control of Dubai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dubai takes an elbow to the temple.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dubai breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate has Dubai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dubai takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viikate.
Dubai wants to get back to striking at distance but Viikate won't allow it.
Viikate looking to throw knees to the head but Dubai is blocking nicely.
Viikate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viikate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dubai backwards.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Viikate scores with a shoulder strike.
Dubai manages to break the clinch.
Viikate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dubai.
Dubai misses with a head kick.
Dubai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viikate rushes Dubai and presses him up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Dubai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Dubai in his tracks for a moment.
Viikate has Dubai pressed against the ropes, preventing Dubai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Viikate.
Dubai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viikate prevents Dubai from breaking the clinch.
Dubai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dubai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dubai thows a body shot but no joy.
Viikate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dubai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikate.
Dubai thows a leg kick but Viikate checks it
and Viikate counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Dubai misses
and Viikate counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dubai throws a lazy head kick
and Viikate counters with an outside leg kick.
Dubai swats away the attempt to clinch by Viikate.
Viikate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viikate has closed the distance and engaged Dubai in a clinch.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubai throws a head punch that misses.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Dubai 's eye.
Dubai takes an elbow to the temple.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Dubai manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Dubai misses
and Viikate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viikate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dubai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeoni Viikate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Viikate closes the distance and clinches.
Dubai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viikate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dubai lands a body punch.
Dubai blocks the elbow strike.
Viikate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viikate pushes off an throws an elbow but Dubai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dubai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dubai misses with the head strike.
Viikate lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubai backwards.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Viikate throws an elbow but misses.
Dubai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Dubai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viikate.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Viikate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dubai's brow.
Simeoni Viikate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Dubai misses with a punch to the body.
Dubai is trying to break free.
Dubai working aggressively here.
Viikate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubai blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubai working hard to break the clinch.
Dubai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Viikate tries to land a knee to the head but Dubai blocks with his arms.
Dubai swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikate pushes Dubai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dubai can't break the clinch.
Dubai blocks the elbow strike.
Viikate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubai blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubai is trying to break free.
Dubai misses with a body punch.
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dubai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dubai breaks from the clinch.
Dubai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Viikate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viikate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dubai misses with an uppercut.
Dubai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viikate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Viikate moves into the clinch.
Viikate throws an elbow that misses.
Dubai is trying to break the clinch but Viikate is controlling him.
Viikate tries a knee to the head but Dubai blocks it.
Dubai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Dubai 's eye.
Dubai avoids a wild elbow strike from Viikate.
Dubai avoids a wild elbow strike from Viikate.
Dubai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Dubai.
Viikate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dubai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dubai dodges an elbow strike from Viikate.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubai scores with a hook to the body.
Dubai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dubai.
Dubai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubai breaks the clinch.
Dubai throws a lazy head kick
and Viikate counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dubai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dubai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Viikate.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viikate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dubai throws a right hand that Viikate ducks under and follows up with a left that Viikate also avoids with ease.
Viikate avoids a kick to the body.
Dubai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viikate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abu Dubai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viikate, right into the meat.
Viikate is looking to slow Dubai down with leg kicks.
Dubai throws a series of punches but Viikate moves out of range.
Dubai misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Dubai misses
and Viikate counters with a nice leg kick.
Viikate tries to clinch but Dubai is having none of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viikate in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Viikate instigates a clinch.
Dubai working hard to break the clinch.
Viikate lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Viikate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Viikate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dubai's brow.
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dubai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Viikate throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viikate.
Viikate pushes off an throws an elbow but Dubai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike.
Dubai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viikate throws a low kick, looking for Dubai's leg but Dubai calmly moves out of range.
Viikate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubai misses with the body kick
and Viikate counters with a thumping low kick.
Viikate doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubai circles away.
Dubai tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dubai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dubai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dubai misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Viikate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dubai's sensitive parts.
Viikate avoids the head kick by Dubai.
Abu Dubai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dubai throws a lazy body kick
and Viikate counters by moving into the clinch.
Viikate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viikate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simeoni Viikate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Viikate clinches with his opponent.
Dubai avoids the elbow strike from Viikate, against the ropes.
Dubai avoids a wild elbow strike from Viikate.
Viikate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dubai tries to break free but Viikate pushes him back against the ropes.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
Dubai breaks from the clinch.
Viikate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viikate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dubai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Viikate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dubai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubai blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viikate throws an elbow but it misses.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Dubai 's eye.
Dubai lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viikate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viikate pushes off an throws an elbow but Dubai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Viikate throws an elbow but it misses.
Viikate lands a left hand.
Viikate lands an elbow just above Dubai 's eye.
Dubai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viikate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubai lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dubai wants to clinch
and Viikate counters with a series of strikes. Dubai will be more careful next time no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Viikate.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses
and Viikate counters with an outside leg kick.
Viikate tries to clinch up.
Viikate closes the distance and clinches.
Dubai manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viikate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dubai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viikate misses with an elbow strike.
Dubai breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Dubai lands but Viikate takes it in his stride.
Dubai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viikate tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viikate tries to clinch up but Dubai circles away and keeps his distance.
Viikate throws a leg kick but Dubai moved away.
Dubai misses with a head kick.
Dubai misses with the combination.
Dubai throws a head kick that misses
and Viikate counters with a leg kick.
Dubai misses with a kick to the body
and Viikate counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubai's knee momentarily.
Viikate tries to clinch but Dubai is having none of it.
Viikate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dubai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Viikate moves into the clinch.
Viikate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Viikate lands a nice elbow.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Dubai takes an elbow to the temple.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dubai has had enough of the clinch but Viikate keeps him there for the moment.
Viikate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dubai's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike from Viikate.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Viikate throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Viikate.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dubai blocks the elbow strike.
Dubai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viikate avoids it.
Viikate lands a damaging elbow.
Viikate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viikate with a knee to the head.
Dubai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Dubai in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Viikate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dubai's brow.
Dubai blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Viikate.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viikate looking to throw knees to the head but Dubai is blocking nicely.
Viikate misses with an elbow over the top.
Dubai avoids a wild elbow strike from Viikate.
Viikate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viikate pushes off an throws an elbow but Dubai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Viikate tries a knee to the head but Dubai blocks it.
Dubai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubai throws a sloppy head kick
and Viikate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dubai working Viikate over with knees to the body.
Dubai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dubai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viikate wants to clinch
and Dubai counters with a body kick that stops Viikate in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate forces Dubai back against the ropes and clinches.
Viikate keeps control of Dubai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dubai can't find room to land a body shot as Viikate controls the action.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Dubai blocks the elbow strike.
Viikate lands with a left to the head.
Dubai tries to circle away but Viikate has him pinned against the ropes.
Dubai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubai misses with a wild body shot.
Dubai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubai wants to clinch
and Viikate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viikate clinches with his opponent.
Viikate lands an elbow inside.
Viikate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dubai takes an elbow to the temple.
Dubai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Viikate prevents Dubai from breaking the clinch.
Abu Dubai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simeoni Viikate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dubai is looking to break free of the clinch but Viikate has double underhooks.
Viikate lands an elbow that stopped Dubai in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simeoni Viikate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viikate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeoni Viikate!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Schaefer is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Wright!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright works the jab nicely.
It looks like Ben Schaefer has been cut.
Schaefer shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Schaefer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright throws a leg kick but Schaefer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Schaefer in a clinch.
Wright is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schaefer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaefer tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Schaefer back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Schaefer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Schaefer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wright's brow.
Schaefer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright throws a right hand that Schaefer ducks under and follows up with a left that Schaefer also avoids with ease.
Schaefer throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright cracks Schaefer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Wright lands the left hand.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schaefer throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Aaron Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaefer slips a jab from Wright.
Schaefer misses with a looping left.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaefer misses with a wild body shot.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wright lands an overhand right.
Schaefer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schaefer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Schaefer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schaefer is in Wright's guard.
Schaefer trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Schaefer pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Schaefer trying to pass the guard but Wright defending well.
Schaefer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schaefer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schaefer is working for a kimura but Wright is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaefer misses with a head shot.
Schaefer trying to control but Wright is having none of it.
Schaefer goes for an armbar but Wright turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wright.
Schaefer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Schaefer has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaefer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaefer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaefer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schaefer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Schaefer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schaefer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Schaefer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wright has worked his arm free - good work by Wright!
Schaefer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schaefer working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wright rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schaefer's guard! Nice work there by Wright!
Schaefer working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Schaefer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schaefer wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaefer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schaefer has an active guard here but Wright has managed to pass into half guard.
Schaefer wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Schaefer looking for submissions off his back.
Schaefer tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Wright seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schaefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Schaefer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schaefer moves into full guard.
Wright wants to stand but Schaefer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schaefer looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaefer, not yet.
Schaefer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard.
Schaefer wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Schaefer tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schaefer is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Schaefer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wright has escaped and now he's on top!
Schaefer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaefer working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Schaefer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
That's time! Schaefer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schaefer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schaefer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wright's guard.
Schaefer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wright has escaped and now he's on top!
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schaefer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Schaefer is looking for a triangle but Wright pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schaefer keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright postures up and lands a big shot to Schaefer's brow.
Schaefer looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schaefer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaefer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaefer looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Schaefer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer is looking to sweep but instead, Wright has passed into half guard.
Wright gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wright lands a jab.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Schaefer.
Schaefer moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schaefer.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schaefer's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright with a jab.
Schaefer checks the leg kick.
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schaefer momentarily.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schaefer's head.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schaefer's head.
Schaefer shoots in but Wright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Schaefer had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schaefer.
Schaefer works Wright's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaefer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Wright.
Schaefer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wright really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wright misses the body punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schaefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright swings for the body but Schaefer moves out of range.
Schaefer scores with a nice right hand.
Schaefer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schaefer throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaefer drops Wright with a left and a right! Oh, Wright is hurt - Schaefer dives into side control looking to finish!
Wright is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaefer trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright is still in real trouble! Can Schaefer finish him?
Wright holds on to Schaefer's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Schaefer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schaefer is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Schaefer swings around for an armbar but Wright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schaefer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schaefer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wright!
Wright is trying to escape the mount.
Schaefer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Wright has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Schaefer's lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to hold on to Schaefer's head to control him but Schaefer postures up.
Schaefer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schaefer is just content to waste time from the top position. Wright takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaefer wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Schaefer wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Schaefer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wright is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schaefer, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wright uses it to pass to side control.
Wright lands an elbow.
Schaefer is trying to improve his position.
Schaefer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schaefer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schaefer is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Schaefer had his way with Aaron Wright in that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schaefer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schaefer off to one side.
Schaefer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Aaron Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaefer slips under a jab.
Schaefer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schaefer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Ben Schaefer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright connects with the punch.
Wright moves away from the strike by Schaefer.
Schaefer avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Schaefer misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Aaron Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Schaefer's shoulder, as Schaefer tries to avoid the shot.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Schaefer.
Schaefer misses with a hook to the body
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schaefer thinking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schaefer wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Schaefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schaefer tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the ropes and eventually Schaefer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Schaefer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Wright.
Schaefer goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schaefer dives in and grabs Wright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes down on Schaefer's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright digs a good hook to Schaefer's body.
Schaefer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schaefer misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schaefer.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Schaefer counters with a one-two to the body.
Schaefer misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schaefer thinking.
The fighters circling - Schaefer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Schaefer misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright avoids the body shot from Schaefer.
Schaefer misses with a combination
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright connects with a right hand. Schaefer shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright thuds his right hand into Schaefer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schaefer misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schaefer thinking.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wright smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wright lands the left hand.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Schaefer with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schaefer misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a three punch combo that has Schaefer backing up. Schaefer nods at Wright to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright tries to clinch but Schaefer is having none of it.
Wright looks to land a combination. Schaefer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Schaefer misses its intended target.
Schaefer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schaefer misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaefer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaefer fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Wright!
Aaron Wright is the new welterweight champion!
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