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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fa Sho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Salvatore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fa Sho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Sho misses the target.
Sho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatore was well out of range. Poor timing from Sho.
Sho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salvatore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sho scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Salvatore misses
and Sho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salvatore thinking.
Sho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salvatore looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sho.
Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sho.
Sho misses with a looping right.
Sho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salvatore.
Sho misses with an uppercut. Salvatore saw that one coming.
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Sho.
Salvatore moves out of range as Sho strikes.
Salvatore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salvatore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salvatore scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Nick Salvatore has been cut.
Salvatore ducks under a wild hook from Sho.
Sho throws out a loose jab but Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sho misses with a looping right.
Sho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sho lands a really nice looking cross but Salvatore seems unphased.
Sho misses the body punch
and Salvatore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sho scores with a shot to the body.
Sho swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Sho throws a looping overhand right but Salvatore ducks down to avoid it.
Salvatore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
Salvatore lands a nice looking body shot.
Sho misses with a shot to the body
and Salvatore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salvatore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sho doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvatore lands with a good body shot.
Salvatore's corner calls for a 1-2. Salvatore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salvatore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore throws a shot to the body.
Salvatore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salvatore lands a jab.
Sho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salvatore lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Salvatore.
A left lands for Salvatore.
Salvatore scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good leg kick by Salvatore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salvatore jabs Sho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salvatore lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Sho goes down and covers up as Salvatore starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Salvatore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Metroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Metroman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metroman's head.
Metroman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roberts is fending him off so far but Metroman persists. Nope, Roberts circles away and we're back to standing.
Metroman misses with a looping left.
Metroman fails with the takedown.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bartholomew Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Metroman.
Metroman fails with the takedown.
Roberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Metroman moves out of range easily.
Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metroman throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metroman checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metroman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Metroman postures up.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Metroman tries to pass.
Roberts has control of Metroman's left arm, preventing Metroman from doing any damage.
Metroman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
Metroman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metroman is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metroman slows the pace down in half guard.
Metroman is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Metroman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metroman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metroman to get the leverage.
Roberts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metroman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metroman's back!
Roberts controlling the position well here. Metroman rolled but Roberts kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Metroman wants to control his opponent's hands but Roberts gets his hands free.
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.
Metroman turns into Roberts and is now in his guard.
Metroman pushes down on Roberts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts is not content to let Metroman control the position.
Metroman trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Metroman wants to work for an arm triangle but Roberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Metroman sits in half guard.
Roberts trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Metroman manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Art Metroman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Metroman fails to land the takedown.
Metroman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Metroman is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Metroman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roberts is not content to let Metroman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Metroman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metroman wants to pass the guard but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberts wants to control but Metroman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Metroman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts wants to control but Metroman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metroman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
Metroman controlling the action here.
Metroman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Roberts to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Metroman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Metroman from controlling successfully.
Metroman wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Metroman content to stall in guard here.
Metroman passes into half guard.
That's four 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.
Metroman is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Metroman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metroman landing strikes from the mount and Roberts is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Metroman 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.
Metroman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metroman somewhat.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Metroman blocks the leg kick.
Metroman scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Metroman wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metroman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Metroman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Metroman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metroman has managed to get both his arms back between Roberts's legs - danger averted.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Metroman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Art Metroman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A clash of legs there as Metroman blocks the low kick.
Art Metroman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metroman moves out of range of the body kick.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metroman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roberts throws a leg kick that misses.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Metroman moved away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roberts enables Metroman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roberts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Metroman trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Art Metroman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metroman is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Metroman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to improve his position.
Metroman moves nicely into side control.
Metroman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metroman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metroman throws a strike aimed at the side of Roberts's head but Roberts avoids it well.
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.
Metroman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Metroman is trying to get an arm triangle but Roberts is defending well.
Metroman wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Metroman really dominated that round.
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.
Metroman misses with a body shot.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Metroman closes the distance and clinches.
Metroman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metroman tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Metroman.
Metroman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Metroman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metroman swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Metroman scores a takedown into full mount!
Metroman controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to lock up and control but Metroman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Metroman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Metroman dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound.
Metroman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Metroman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Metroman controlling the position easily from mount.
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Roberts is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Roberts flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Metroman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Roberts and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Metroman slips an arm under Roberts chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Metroman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Metroman is squeezing on Roberts like an anaconda would it's prey. Roberts fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Art Metroman! Art Metroman retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawthorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Game. On his way into the cage it seems that Hunter Hearst Hogan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Hearst Hogan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Hawthorn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hogan.
Hogan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawthorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hogan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hawthorn!
Poor strikes thrown by Hogan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hawthorn gets back to half guard.
Hogan is looking to advance position but Hawthorn won't allow it.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawthorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hogan throwing shots but Hawthorn is blocking nicely.
Hogan working over Hawthorn with some ground and pound. Hawthorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throwing shots but Hawthorn is blocking nicely.
Hogan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawthorn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawthorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Hogan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawthorn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogan working the head and body with strikes.
Hogan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawthorn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogan throwing shots but Hawthorn is blocking nicely.
Hawthorn is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
Hogan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hogan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawthorn!
Hogan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hawthorn looks a forlorn figure.
Hawthorn is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Hawthorn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hawthorn in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hawthorn to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hearst Hogan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ming T Chau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chau comes to the cage accompanied by PRIDE FC opening theme music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ming T Chau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chau throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison dives in and grabs Chau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chau pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ming T Chau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrison wants a takedown.
Ming T Chau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Morrison.
Knees to the body from Morrison.
Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but Chau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Chau counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chau with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chau lands a couple of elbows.
Chau distracts Morrison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chau landing with the ground and pound.
Chau works over Morrison with some ground and pound from guard.
Morrison has momentary wrist control but Chau slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chau defends it easily.
Morrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morrison looks gassed!
Morrison has his foot on Chau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chau works his way back into a safe position though.
Chau wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Chau with a nice head shot there.
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chau works over Morrison with some ground and pound from guard.
Chau connects with a couple of short punches.
Morrison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chau passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chau working the head and body with strikes.
Chau wants to control but Morrison is keeping him busy.
Chau working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chau is nestled in close to Morrison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chau decides to stand up.
Chau tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison walks into a jab.
A big left from Chau misses.
Morrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison looks to land a combination. Chau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrison wants it to stay on the feet.
Morrison moves forwards but Chau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chau throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chau misses with a looping left.
Chau tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chau cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Chau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morrison struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chau trying to control the position but Morrison is working away.
Chau lands some shots froms side control.
Chau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison is pushing Chau's head away, looking to escape. Chau manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming T Chau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chau throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morrison counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Chau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chau is looking to stand up but Morrison isn't so interested in that idea.
Chau pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Chau is keeping the position.
Chau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chau has a closed guard, preventing Morrison from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Chau counter with a right hand.
Chau closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison looking for a takedown.
Ming T Chau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Morrison.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Chau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morrison is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Morrison regains guard immediately.
Morrison is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chau rolls with it to try and escape but Morrison cranks on the arm and Chau is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Morrison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivo Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop the wolrd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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202 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivo Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blood Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis scores with a jab to the head.
Wizard staying out of range there.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown but Wizard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reis throws a one two combo.
Wizard stuffs the takedown.
Wizard misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reis.
Wizard staying out of range there.
Wizard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reis.
Reis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivo Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis dives in and grabs Wizard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wizard pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
Reis fails with the takedown.
Wizard slips under a jab.
Reis lunges at Wizard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wizard's hand.
Reis tries to bum rush Wizard with a series of wild strikes but Wizard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
Wizard lands with an uppercut that bounces Reis off the cage and back into rage.
Wizard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wizard thinking.
Wizard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wizard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reis misses with a straight right.
Wizard's corner calls for a 1-2. Wizard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wizard tries to move into range but Reis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wizard wants it to stay on the feet.
Reis scores with a jab. Wizard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reis closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Wizard counter with a right hand.
Reis misses with a double jab
and Reis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wizard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Wizard counter with a right hand.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Reis closes the distance but Wizard moves to the side
and Wizard counters with a head kick.
Reis throws a hook but Wizard blocks it.
Wizard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reis momentarily.
Wizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wizard throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivo Reis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wizard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wizard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wizard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reis throws a combination that misses
and Wizard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wizard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wizard throws a strike but Reis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wizard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reis has managed to get both his arms back between Wizard's legs - danger averted.
Wizard working a defensive guard here.
Wizard keeping moving, preventing Reis from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wizard wants to sweep but no luck.
Wizard is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reis rolls with it to try and escape but Wizard cranks on the arm and Reis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blood Wizard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Hiawatha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nixon Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiawatha comes to the cage accompanied by The Gael. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pikku Hiawatha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nixon Red!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Red.
Hiawatha throws a sloppy head kick and Red moves out of range easily.
Hiawatha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Red.
Hiawatha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiawatha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Red tries to avoid it but Hiawatha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Red to the ground. Red escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A good leg kick by Hiawatha.
Red gets caught flat footed, as Hiawatha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hiawatha trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
Hiawatha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hiawatha lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Red is defending against the submission attempts here by Hiawatha.
Hiawatha trying to control the action but Red is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiawatha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Red with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Red tries to kick Hiawatha off but Hiawatha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hiawatha tries to pass to full mount but Red defends it.
Hiawatha controlling the action here.
Hiawatha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hiawatha wants to take a breather but Red is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiawatha uses his free foot to push down on Red's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Red.
Red really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hiawatha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red blocking the ground and pound.
Red is trying to stand up.
Hiawatha raining down shots from the mount!
Hiawatha throws some wild stikes that Red manages to avoid easily.
Red tries to hold on but Hiawatha postures up.
Hiawatha throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Red has his hands clasped together but Hiawatha breaks the hold and Red is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hiawatha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Hiawatha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Hallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aqualung - Jethro Tull. The key to victory for Holden Hallister has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holden Hallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manres trying to pass the guard but Hallister defending well.
Manres postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hallister to stand up.
Hallister gets caught flat footed, as Manres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hallister keeping moving, preventing Manres from controlling successfully.
Hallister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manres postures up in Hallister's guard and throws a big left but Hallister blocks it.
Hallister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hallister wants to stand and escape but Manres is having none of it.
Manres passes Hallister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hallister is trying to maintain the position but Manres is very close to passing his half guard.
Manres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallister tries to get to full guard but Manres has control of the leg.
Manres trying to pass the guard but Hallister defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hallister defends it well.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hallister defending well though.
Hallister is controlling Manres's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Manres scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manres is keen to just control but Hallister is a slippery customer.
Manres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manres is pressing down on Hallister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hallister is holding on for now.
Manres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manres trying to control from half guard but Hallister is working away.
Manres seems to be working for a kimura but Hallister defends the submission attempt.
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.
Hallister is looking to improve his position.
Manres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hallister's head.
Manres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hallister is looking to get to half guard.
Manres landing shots from mount.
Manres working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hallister looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Manres! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ludwig Manres!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tosta Oikooseks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZEN FURY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tosta Oikooseks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tosta Oikooseks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, ZEN FURY!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oikooseks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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.
FURY moves into full guard.
FURY is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oikooseks is aware though and is defending well.
Oikooseks looking to pass the guard.
Oikooseks slips nicely into half guard.
FURY won't allow Oikooseks to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FURY makes his way to full guard. A much better position for FURY.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FURY controlling Oikooseks's posture.
Oikooseks is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but FURY has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oikooseks is looking to defend but FURY has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oikooseks! FURY pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oikooseks taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). ZEN FURY!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Xiaojun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lu Xiaojun!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaojun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Xiaojun misses with a kick to the body.
Xiaojun does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Xiaojun off balance momentarily.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xiaojun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Frost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Xiaojun counters with a head kick.
Xiaojun lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaojun tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiaojun looks to throw a body kick
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiaojun thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xiaojun thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Xiaojun misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks a head kick by Xiaojun.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiaojun throws a lazy body kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Xiaojun is predictable there
and Frost counters with a body kick.
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Xiaojun's head back.
Xiaojun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Frost misses
and Xiaojun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiaojun misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Xiaojun looks gassed!
Xiaojun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Xiaojun down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids the head kick by Xiaojun.
Xiaojun throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xiaojun's knee momentarily.
Xiaojun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
and Xiaojun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xiaojun throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xiaojun's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xiaojun throws a head kick that misses
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Xiaojun.
Xiaojun lands a head kick!
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Xiaojun misses
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Lu Xiaojun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaojun is breathing heavily.
Xiaojun looks to throw a body kick
and Frost counters with a head kick.
Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and Xiaojun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiaojun.
Xiaojun throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost thumps Xiaojun with a low kick.
Xiaojun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiaojun cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a big head kick but Xiaojun shrugs it off.
A head kick by Xiaojun misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Xiaojun moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaojun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frost delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiaojun tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Xiaojun misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Frost dominated that second round.
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.
Frost connects with a high kick.
Xiaojun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Xiaojun sees coming a mile off.
Xiaojun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frost can pounce on him.
Frost thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xiaojun if he has to take too many more of those.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaojun moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
Xiaojun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Frost misses
and Xiaojun counters with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xiaojun might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frost has got the better of the exchanges.
Frost takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xiaojun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frost - the referee stops the clock and Xiaojun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frost. Xiaojun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiaojun.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaojun misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaojun tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xiaojun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xiaojun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
A head kick by Xiaojun misses
and Frost counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiaojun's head.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiaojun's calf.
Xiaojun takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frost throws a low kick but Xiaojun moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost throws a lazy body kick
and Xiaojun counters with an outside leg kick.
Frost throws a front kick that sends Xiaojun stumbling back into the cage.
Xiaojun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Frost clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Xiaojun is predictable there
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiaojun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Frost throws a head kick but Xiaojun moves out of range.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xiaojun lands with a slapping head kick.
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Xiaojun is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darren Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost throws a head kick but Xiaojun moves out of range.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Xiaojun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Xiaojun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaojun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xiaojun throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Xiaojun throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
Xiaojun tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Xiaojun sees coming a mile off.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaojun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiaojun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaojun throws a lazy head kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiaojun tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaojun avoids the head kick by Frost.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a low kick, right behind Xiaojun 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaojun wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Xiaojun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaojun throws a lazy head kick
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xiaojun is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Xiaojun as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Frost had his way with Lu Xiaojun in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaojun throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiaojun is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Xiaojun throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Xiaojun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xiaojun's calf.
Xiaojun throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xiaojun throws a head kick that misses.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick
and Xiaojun counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiaojun can do to turn this around?
Xiaojun misses with a leg kick
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and Xiaojun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Frost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiaojun's head.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Xiaojun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Xiaojun misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Frost
and Xiaojun counters with a head kick. That will keep Frost thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A lazy body kick from Xiaojun
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaojun thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Xiaojun misses with the body kick
and Frost counters with a head kick.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xiaojun's sensitive parts.
Xiaojun misses with a body kick.
Lu Xiaojun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiaojun tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Darren Frost!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Darren Frost!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Darren Frost!
Darren Frost wins by unanimous decision!
Darren Frost retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Ashanti. Jacobs has chosen WhiteRabbit-Percussion Gun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Congo Ashantie is staring across the cage 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashantie throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Ashantie takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs throws a series of strikes that have Ashantie backpedaling.
A head kick from Jacobs lands but Ashantie takes it in his stride.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Ashantie moves out of range.
Ashantie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashantie motions for Jacobs to come forward. Ashantie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ashantie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Ashantie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Ashantie misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ashantie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobs.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashantie misses with a head kick.
Ashantie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashantie misses with a hook to the body
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Ashantie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashantie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jacobs.
Ashantie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Ashantie is keeping the position.
Jacobs stops Ashantie from standing up.
Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from Ashantie.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs postures up in Ashantie's guard and throws a big left but Ashantie blocks it.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashantie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs postures up in Ashantie's guard and throws a big left but Ashantie blocks it.
Jacobs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashantie wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacobs pushes down on Ashantie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacobs stops Ashantie from getting back to his feet.
Ashantie is looking to improve his position.
Ashantie manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashantie has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ashantie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
Ashantie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashantie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs trying to control but Ashantie is working from the bottom.
Jacobs wants to stand but Ashantie is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashantie managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Ashantie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ashantie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Ashantie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs looks for a takedown but Ashantie sprawls well.
Ashantie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
Ashantie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashantie misses with a kick to the body.
Ashantie throws a low kick but Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Ashantie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashantie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ashantie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ashantie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ashantie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ashantie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashantie scores with a leg kick.
Ashantie throws a front kick that sends Jacobs stumbling back into the cage.
Ashantie misses with a kick to the body
and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
Ashantie clinches up against the cage.
Ashantie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ashantie breaks the clinch.
Ashantie throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ashantie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Ashantie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ashantie swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashantie. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs connects with a body shot.
Jacobs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ashantie.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ashantie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Congo Ashantie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Ashantie is out of range.
Ashantie tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashantie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Congo Ashantie is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ashantie. Ashantie obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Ashantie ducked under it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ashantie.
Congo Ashantie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashantie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacobs's head.
Ashantie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Ashantie pushes Jacobs away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ashantie. That's going to slow Jacobs down.
Ashantie lands with a shot to the body.
Ashantie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ashantie is looking to wear down Jacobs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Ashantie works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ashantie, right into the meat.
Ashantie doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Ashantie tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Ashantie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Ashantie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ashantie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashantie thows a body shot but no joy.
Ashantie throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Jacobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ashantie looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Ashantie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashantie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jacobs counters with a left to the body.
Ashantie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashantie.
Ashantie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacobs is able to avoid easily.
Ashantie throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Ashantie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobs lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashantie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Ashantie. No joy for Jacobs on that attempt.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie tried to score with a low kick but Jacobs checks it.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ashantie.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ashantie slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ashantie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacobs moves out of range as Ashantie throws a body kick.
Jacobs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ashantie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ashantie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ashantie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Ashantie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobs. Ashantie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ashantie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ashantie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs moves out of range as Ashantie strikes.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Ashantie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashantie avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Ashantie just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs moves out of range as Ashantie strikes.
Ashantie looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobs is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie misses with a body punch
and Jacobs counters with a straight right hand.
Ashantie avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Ashantie throws a leg kick
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ashantie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ashantie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashantie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs defending well as Ashantie loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashantie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Ashantie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jacobs.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ashantie is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ashantie lands with a kick to the temple. Jacobs shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashantie.
Ashantie looks to throw a body kick
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashantie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
Ashantie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacobs's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashantie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Congo Ashantie did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Russell Jacobs'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.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Ashantie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashantie is looking to land body kicks.
Ashantie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Ashantie slips the punch.
Ashantie is looking to score with low kicks.
Ashantie throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Ashantie moved out of range.
Nice shot by Jacobs.
Ashantie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashantie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ashantie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses.
Ashantie scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ashantie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
Ashantie throws a body kick that misses.
Ashantie is looking to land body kicks.
Jacobs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ashantie.
Ashantie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacobs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ashantie scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
Ashantie tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashantie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashantie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ashantie.
Ashantie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ashantie lands a big head kick that sends Jacobs tumbling to the mat! Ashantie takes a step backwards and waves Jacobs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jacobs is rocked!
Ashantie misses with a kick to the body.
Ashantie tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs lands a nice looking body shot.
Ashantie loads up on a big right hand but Jacobs slips the punch.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ashantie.
Jacobs thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
Ashantie looks to land a body kick but Jacobs moved away.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashantie.
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashantie is just out of range.
Ashantie is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Ashantie throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs avoids a kick to the body.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ashantie. Ashantie obviously looking to wear him down.
Ashantie darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ashantie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobs thinking.
Ashantie tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Ashantie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ashantie misses with a straight left.
Ashantie scores with a body shot.
Ashantie works Jacobs's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashantie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ashantie scores with a leg kick.
Ashantie cracks the inside of Jacobs's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie had his way with Russell Jacobs in that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Jacobs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ashantie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Ashantie.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ashantie throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
A lazy left from Ashantie finds it's target.
Jacobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashantie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ashantie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ashantie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jacobs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie scores with a nice body kick.
Ashantie pushes Jacobs away with a front kick.
Ashantie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobs has time to react.
Ashantie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacobs's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashantie tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with a body punch
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Ashantie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ashantie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashantie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ashantie is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie lands a big head kick that sends Jacobs tumbling to the mat! Ashantie takes a step backwards and waves Jacobs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Ashantie finish him?
Ashantie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Ashantie.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Ashantie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ashantie feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Ashantie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ashantie defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Ashantie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashantie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
Jacobs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ashantie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie keeps Jacobs at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ashantie.
Ashantie darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Ashantie scores with a shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Ashantie is struggling to control the position.
Ashantie tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashantie.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Ashantie avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ashantie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ashantie tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Ashantie.
Ashantie is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashantie.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Ashantie has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie landing knees to the head.
Ashantie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ashantie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashantie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jacobs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashantie backwards.
Jacobs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Ashantie tries a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Russell Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ashantie controls his hands.
Jacobs presses Ashantie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Ashantie blocking some punches.
Ashantie is stalling here.
Ashantie keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashantie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ashantie lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Ashantie.
Jacobs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ashantie uses from the top position.
Ashantie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashantie defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Congo Ashantie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ashantie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Congo Ashantie!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Congo Ashantie!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Congo Ashantie!
Congo Ashantie wins by unanimous decision!
Congo Ashantie retains his heavyweight title!
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