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Sacrifice: Pow vs Struve PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morten Niellsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macon Paine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Niellsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Macon Paine!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine wants to clinch.
Niellsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niellsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Niellsen stops Paine from getting back to his feet.
Niellsen wants to pass to mount but Paine is defending the position.
Niellsen prevents Paine from standing back up.
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.
Niellsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paine is trying to stand up here but Niellsen is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Niellsen there.
Niellsen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Paine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Niellsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niellsen is looking to advance position but Paine won't allow it.
Niellsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paine makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Niellsen lands a jab to the head.
Niellsen shoots in and bounces Paine off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Paine wants to stand and escape but Niellsen is having none of it.
Niellsen landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Niellsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Niellsen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niellsen thows a big elbow that misses.
Paine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niellsen is controlling him.
Niellsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niellsen lands a couple of digs.
Niellsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Niellsen looking to pass the guard.
Paine wants to stand and escape but Niellsen is having none of it.
Niellsen wants to control from the top but Paine keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paine is looking to clinch but Niellsen is avoiding it.
Paine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niellsen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niellsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paine.
Paine stuffs the takedown.
Macon Paine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four 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.
Paine scores with a nice strike.
Paine leaves Niellsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Niellsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paine tries to clinch but Niellsen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Niellsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Paine stuffs the takedown attempt from Niellsen. Niellsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Paine is looking to clinch.
Paine misses with a head kick.
Niellsen throws a hook but Paine avoids it easily.
Paine walks into a straight right hand from Niellsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Niellsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niellsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Paine wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niellsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Niellsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niellsen trying to pass the guard but Paine defending well.
Paine is trying to stand back up but Niellsen is controlling him
Paine has hold of Niellsen's hands but Niellsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niellsen stops Paine from getting back to his feet.
Paine is breathing heavily.
Niellsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Paine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Niellsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niellsen is trying to control. Paine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Niellsen throwing shots but Paine is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niellsen stops Paine from getting back to his feet.
Niellsen is nestled in close to Paine, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paine wants to get back to his feet.
Niellsen is taking a breather. Paine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niellsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paine circles away.
Paine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paine throws a head kick that half lands.
Paine throws a hook but Niellsen blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Niellsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Niellsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niellsen shoots in and drives through. Paine sprawls well.
Niellsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paine tries to avoid it but Niellsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paine to the ground. Paine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niellsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Paine is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paine is staying active underneath Niellsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niellsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paine has hold of Niellsen's hands but Niellsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niellsen stops Paine from getting back to his feet.
Niellsen is looking to advance position but Paine won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niellsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niellsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paine's guard.
Paine wants to stand up but Niellsen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Niellsen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Niellsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niellsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paine misses with the combination.
Niellsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paine pinned against the cage. Paine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niellsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Paine is just out of range.
Niellsen connects with the punch.
Niellsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niellsen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Paine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niellsen decides to stand back up. Niellsen steps back and let's Paine get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niellsen lands a slapping body shot.
Paine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niellsen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Niellsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paine pushes Niellsen off looking to stand but Niellsen dives back in and keeps control.
Niellsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niellsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niellsen lands strikes from half guard.
Paine is trying to stand up here but Niellsen is controlling him well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niellsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Niellsen shoots in and bounces Paine off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Niellsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Paine keeping moving, preventing Niellsen from controlling successfully.
Niellsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paine keeping moving, preventing Niellsen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paine wants to stand up but Niellsen is controlling him.
Morten Niellsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paine keeping moving, preventing Niellsen from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Niellsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Niellsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paine is looking to stand up but Niellsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Macon Paine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morten Niellsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paine throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Niellsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niellsen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Niellsen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Van Buren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Buren comes to the ring accompanied by the fall of troy - laces out, dan!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Van Buren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs swinging wilding here.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs looks to land a combination. Van Buren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Matt Van Buren has been cut.
Van Buren wants to clinch.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Buren tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buren's hands.
Jacobs avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren is looking to clinch.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Jacobs with a jab.
Van Buren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jacobs is trying to defend but Van Buren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs is controlling Van Buren's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Jacobs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Van Buren is controlling well.
Jacobs tries to kick Van Buren off but Van Buren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jacobs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Van Buren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacobs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but Van Buren is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Van Buren preventing the sweep.
Jacobs has his hands on Van Buren's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Van Buren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren tries to clinch up.
Van Buren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Jacobs instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Van Buren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jacobs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Buren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacobs's half guard.
Van Buren prevents Jacobs from standing back up.
Van Buren is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Buren stops Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Van Buren wants to stand up but Jacobs has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Matt Van Buren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Buren as he avoids it easily.
Jacobs tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren looks to clinch
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs postures up in Van Buren's guard and throws a big left but Van Buren blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs trying to control but Van Buren is working from the bottom.
Van Buren wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Van Buren keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Buren.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Buren counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jacobs is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matt Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Jacobs.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Van Buren's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Buren counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacobs!
Van Buren controlling from mount.
Jacobs is looking to get to half guard.
Jacobs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacobs gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Buren swivels and escapes.
Jacobs misses with a combination
and Van Buren counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Buren circles away quickly and effectively.
Russell Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Buren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Buren darts in trying to clinch
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Van Buren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Russell Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs is looking to control Van Buren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Van Buren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs is trying to stand up here but Van Buren is controlling him well.
Jacobs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Matt Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jacobs is trying to stand up here but Van Buren is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Buren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobs as he avoids it easily.
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Buren counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Volovan Ubi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Slate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volovan Ubi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Slate!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slate misses with a wild body shot.
Slate throws a right and a left that Ubi avoids nicely.
Slate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ubi scores a takedown into full mount!
Slate tries to lock up and control but Ubi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slate tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slate defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ubi.
Slate is trying desperately to improve position.
Slate manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate is pressing down on Ubi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ubi pushes down on Slate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slate trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Slate slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ubi is thwarting Slate's attempts to control the position.
Slate is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ubi is staying active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubi looks to land a strike but Slate avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slate is looking to stand up but Ubi isn't so interested in that idea.
Ubi 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slate keeps the fight on the outside.
Slate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubi misses with a takedown attempt - Slate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ubi throws a jab when Slate was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Slate misses the target.
Ubi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ubi shoots in for a takedown but Slate shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volovan Ubi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ubi is breathing heavily.
Ubi slips a straight right by Slate.
Ubi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ubi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slate sprawls well. Slate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ubi gets slowly back to his feet.
Slate fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate thuds a left hand into Ubi's body.
Ubi slips under a jab from Slate.
Slate misses with a hook. Ubi ducked under it nicely.
Ubi closes the distance and clinches up with Slate, looking for a takedown. Ubi pushes Slate against the ropes but Slate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Volovan Ubi has been cut.
Slate throws a nice looking combination but Ubi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ubi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slate.
Ubi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ubi takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slate.
Ubi dodges the punch combination from Slate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Slate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Volovan Ubi's cut.
That's time! Ubi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slate throws a series of punches but Ubi avoids them all with ease.
Slate looks to land a left hand but Ubi moved out of range nicely.
Ubi moves out of range of the strikes.
Slate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jesus Slate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ubi tries to close the distance and clinch but Slate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slate lands a left and a right that send Ubi crashing to the mat, dazed. Slate thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Slate lands a right hook to the body.
Slate thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Slate does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slate misses with a double jab
and Ubi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ubi.
Slate wants to get back to his feet but Ubi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slate is pulling down on Ubi's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubi is looking to escape.
Slate takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Slate wants to control the pace but Ubi is squirming around nicely.
Ubi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate looking to control but Ubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jesus Slate just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slate lands a jab-cross combination.
Slate fails to land with a series of punches.
Ubi shoots in but Slate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volovan Ubi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Slate misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slate lands with a straight right. Ubi didn't see that one coming.
Jesus Slate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ubi dodges the punch combination from Slate.
Slate swinging wilding here.
Ubi slips a jab and a cross from Slate.
The crowd cheers as Slate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ubi doesn't seem phased though.
Slate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ubi circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Slate.
Slate throws a body punch but Ubi moves out of range.
Slate misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Slate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Volovan Ubi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Slate misses.
Slate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ubi.
A jab from Slate misses.
Slate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ubi looks for a takedown but Slate sprawls well.
Slate lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slate!
Ubi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slate uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ubi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Slate misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slate looks to land a right hand but Ubi moved out of range.
Slate cracks Ubi with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ubi counters with a head kick.
Ubi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slate lands a jab to Ubi's midsection.
Slate misses with the combination.
Ubi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jesus Slate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slate lands a with a good body shot.
Slate works Ubi's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slate scores with a decent looking hook.
Slate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slate lands a right hook to the body.
Slate scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volovan Ubi's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by Slate.
Slate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ubi is rocked!
Slate clobbers Ubi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Slate.
Ubi slips a jab and a cross from Slate.
Ubi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to de liver by Slate. Beautiful body shot.
Slate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ubi moves out of range as Slate strikes.
Ubi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slate throws a series of punches but Ubi avoids them all with ease.
Slate connects with a nice looking jab.
Slate lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ubi on the side of the head.
Ubi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slate throws a shot to the body.
Slate misses with a body shot.
Slate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ubi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ubi walks into a stiff left hand from Slate.
Slate closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slate drops Ubi with a beautiful combination! Ubi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slate is looking for the KO!
Oh Ubi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Slate misses.
Ubi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ubi seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Slate misses the target.
Slate thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slate throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubi.
Slate lunges at Ubi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ubi's hand.
Ubi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubi wants to clinch up but Slate keeps it at a distance.
Slate just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Slate there.
Slate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slate cracks Ubi with an open hand slap.
Jesus Slate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slate misses with a double jab.
Slate jabs Ubi right on the nose. Ubi blinks but takes it well.
Slate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Ubi.
Slate cracks Ubi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volovan Ubi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slate connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Slate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slate 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Slate!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between hitter dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dee comes to the ring accompanied by Fed Up. hitter dee had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, hitter dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Van Staaden misses.
Van Staaden swinging wilding here.
Claud Van Staaden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dee fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dee tries to clinch but Van Staaden is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but dee circles away quickly and effectively.
dee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Staaden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
dee tries to clinch but Van Staaden is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch combination from Van Staaden misses.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from dee.
Van Staaden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden misses with a two punch combination.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by dee.
dee shoots in and drives through. Van Staaden sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hitter dee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
dee closes the distance and clinches up with Van Staaden, looking for a takedown. dee pushes Van Staaden against the ropes but Van Staaden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Staaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Van Staaden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Staaden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Van Staaden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Staaden misses with a few strikes there.
Van Staaden lands a glancing blow to the side of dee's head.
Van Staaden misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dee fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden throws a nice looking combination but dee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Staaden misses with an uppercut.
No luck for dee with that takedown attempt.
That's two 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.
Van Staaden misses with a wild body shot.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush dee with a series of wild strikes but dee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Staaden looks to score with a jab to the body but dee is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden scores with a hook to the body. dee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
dee is looking to land body kicks.
Van Staaden misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Staaden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but dee circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush dee with a series of wild strikes but dee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Staaden throws a jab when dee was well out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by dee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Van Staaden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
dee moves away from the strike by Van Staaden.
A combination from Van Staaden does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Staaden works dee's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dee dodges the punch combination from Van Staaden.
Van Staaden moves out of range as dee throws a body kick.
dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two 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.
Nice takedown defense from Van Staaden. No joy for dee on that attempt.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Staaden looks to land a right hand but dee moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Claud Van Staaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Staaden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Staaden misses with a double jab.
Van Staaden throws a one two combo.
hitter dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Staaden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but dee manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Staaden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claud Van Staaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Staaden 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claud Van Staaden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antione Niemitzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quesemesube Elcolesterol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Quesemesube Elcolesterol was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antione Niemitzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quesemesube Elcolesterol!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemitzio shoots in but Elcolesterol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elcolesterol is looking to clinch but Niemitzio is avoiding it.
Elcolesterol dodges the punch combination from Niemitzio.
Niemitzio takes the fight into the clinch.
Elcolesterol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elcolesterol misses with a body kick.
Niemitzio is looking to clinch but Elcolesterol is avoiding it.
No luck for Niemitzio with that takedown attempt.
Niemitzio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Niemitzio misses.
Niemitzio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elcolesterol sprawls well initially but Niemitzio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Niemitzio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemitzio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elcolesterol is looking for a sweep. Niemitzio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niemitzio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niemitzio trying to control from half guard but Elcolesterol is working away.
Elcolesterol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niemitzio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niemitzio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niemitzio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elcolesterol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niemitzio trying to mount his opponent but Elcolesterol defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niemitzio looks for a takedown but Elcolesterol sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antione Niemitzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemitzio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Antione Niemitzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcolesterol wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niemitzio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elcolesterol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemitzio stuffs the takedown attempt from Elcolesterol. Elcolesterol gets slowly back to his feet.
Elcolesterol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niemitzio.
Niemitzio has a takedown stuffed.
Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Niemitzio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Elcolesterol is squirming around, avoiding Niemitzio's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Niemitzio tries to push Elcolesterol's head away but Elcolesterol is holding on tight.
Elcolesterol is looking to get to half guard.
Niemitzio throwing strikes here but Elcolesterol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Niemitzio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elcolesterol is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niemitzio lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Niemitzio misses with a head shot.
Niemitzio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Elcolesterol is squirming around, avoiding Niemitzio's attempts to control the action.
Elcolesterol is trying to escape the mount.
Niemitzio throwing strikes here but Elcolesterol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Elcolesterol tries to lock up and control but Niemitzio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antione Niemitzio 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.
Niemitzio misses with a two punch combination.
Niemitzio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elcolesterol's waist but Elcolesterol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Niemitzio off to one side.
Niemitzio blocks a head kick by Elcolesterol.
Niemitzio doesn't manage to clinch there - Elcolesterol circles away.
A swing and a miss from Niemitzio.
Niemitzio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elcolesterol, pushing him back against the ropes.
Elcolesterol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niemitzio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol feints and then cracks Niemitzio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemitzio down.
Niemitzio works over Elcolesterol's head and body with a nice combination.
Niemitzio scores with a takedown into Elcolesterol's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elcolesterol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niemitzio scoring with some ground and pound.
Niemitzio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemitzio stops Elcolesterol from standing up.
Niemitzio wants to control from the top but Elcolesterol keeps moving.
Elcolesterol pushes Niemitzio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Niemitzio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Niemitzio wants to control from the top but Elcolesterol keeps moving.
Elcolesterol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elcolesterol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Niemitzio trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcolesterol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niemitzio thows a big elbow that misses.
Niemitzio wants to pass the guard but Elcolesterol is keeping the position.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niemitzio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Antione Niemitzio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niemitzio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elcolesterol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Niemitzio tries to control but Elcolesterol wriggling away.
Niemitzio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Niemitzio working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio throws some wild stikes that Elcolesterol manages to avoid easily.
Elcolesterol tries to hold on but Niemitzio pushes him away.
Elcolesterol avoids a series of strikes thrown by Niemitzio.
Poor strikes thrown by Niemitzio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Elcolesterol tries to reverse the position but Niemitzio maintains control.
Niemitzio unloads with some shots from mount but Elcolesterol bucks and avoids them well.
Niemitzio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Niemitzio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antione Niemitzio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Niemitzio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Niemitzio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elcolesterol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elcolesterol gets caught flat footed, as Niemitzio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.
Niemitzio tries to free his leg and advance position but Elcolesterol is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcolesterol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niemitzio wants to control from the top but Elcolesterol keeps moving.
Niemitzio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Niemitzio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niemitzio trying to control but Elcolesterol is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Niemitzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niemitzio closes the distance and clinches.
Niemitzio is looking to break free of the clinch but Elcolesterol has double underhooks.
Niemitzio has Elcolesterol pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Elcolesterol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niemitzio can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elcolesterol manages to break the clinch.
Elcolesterol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elcolesterol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elcolesterol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemitzio manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol connects with a high kick.
Elcolesterol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemitzio misses with a hook. Elcolesterol ducked under it nicely.
Elcolesterol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niemitzio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niemitzio lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Elcolesterol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Niemitzio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elcolesterol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Niemitzio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elcolesterol won't be happy with that.
Elcolesterol parries the strikes from Niemitzio easily there. Niemitzio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Elcolesterol to escape.
Niemitzio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Niemitzio working the head with strikes.
Niemitzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elcolesterol, who protects the arm well.
Elcolesterol regains half guard.
Quesemesube Elcolesterol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio winds up and cracks Elcolesterol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niemitzio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Niemitzio seems to be working for a kimura but Elcolesterol defends the submission attempt.
Niemitzio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elcolesterol keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemitzio tries to pass to full mount but Elcolesterol defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antione Niemitzio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niemitzio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antione Niemitzio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boobba Weed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boobba Weed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz's chin.
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270 lbs
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264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boobba Weed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cokoko Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weed is trying to improve his position.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weed keeps working.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to stand but Weed is controlling his arm.
Weed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Weed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cokoko Ruiz pulls his head out easily.
Weed gets full guard.
Cokoko Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cokoko Ruiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cokoko Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Weed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I looks like Cokoko Ruiz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cokoko Ruiz won't allow Weed to get back to his feet.
Cokoko Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to stand but Weed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Weed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cokoko Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cokoko Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weed being controlled here, momentarily.
Cokoko Ruiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cokoko Ruiz has managed to get both his arms back between Weed's legs - danger averted.
Cokoko Ruiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weed's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed is trying to control the position but Cokoko Ruiz postures up.
Cokoko Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cokoko Ruiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cokoko Ruiz has managed to get both his arms back between Weed's legs - danger averted.
Cokoko Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weed throwing short punches from the bottom.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom.
Cokoko Ruiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weed kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Weed has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cokoko Ruiz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Weed.
Weed is trying to improve his position.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control the position but Weed is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed is trying to control Cokoko Ruiz's posture but Cokoko Ruiz avoids it.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weed keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cokoko Ruiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weed's head.
It looks like Boobba Weed has been cut.
Weed tries for a takedown but Cokoko Ruiz circles away easily
and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cokoko Ruiz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weed scores with a takedown into Cokoko Ruiz's guard.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Weed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cokoko Ruiz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cokoko Ruiz looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cokoko Ruiz misses with a body kick.
Weed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Weed's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weed keeping moving, preventing Cokoko Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Weed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weed had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cokoko Ruiz is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Weed Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cokoko Ruiz's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boobba Weed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cokoko Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
Weed is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weed pulls guard successfully.
Weed is trying to keep Cokoko Ruiz in close.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Weed is keeping the position.
Weed working for a triangle but Cokoko Ruiz defends it easily.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to stand but Weed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control but Weed is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cokoko Ruiz wanted to stand there but Weed had control of the position.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to control from the top but Weed keeps moving.
Weed trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weed fails with the takedown
and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Weed's guard now.
Cokoko Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Cokoko Ruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cokoko Ruiz gets to his feet - Weed follows without any prompting.
Weed misses with a few strikes there.
Weed keeps the fight on the outside.
Weed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boobba Weed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed blocks a head kick by Cokoko Ruiz.
Weed fails with the takedown
and Cokoko Ruiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cokoko Ruiz throws a shot from downtown. Weed moves away and avoids it.
Weed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a single leg into guard. Weed didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cokoko Ruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weed is looking for a triangle but Cokoko Ruiz pushes his legs off easily.
Cokoko Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed is trying to control the position but Cokoko Ruiz postures up.
Weed has Cokoko Ruiz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cokoko Ruiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Weed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weed's 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.
Weed controls Cokoko Ruiz momentarily but Cokoko Ruiz frees himself.
Weed has his foot on Cokoko Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cokoko Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Weed is trying to control the position but Cokoko Ruiz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed trying to strike off his back.
Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cokoko Ruiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Weed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cokoko Ruiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cokoko Ruiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weed keeping moving, preventing Cokoko Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Weed trying to control the position.
Weed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cokoko Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Weed is keeping the position.
Weed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boobba Weed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cokoko Ruiz throws a wild body kick that Weed sees coming a mile off.
Weed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Weed!
Cokoko Ruiz looking to control but Weed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weed working to try and regain half guard.
Weed wants to control but Cokoko Ruiz is having none of it.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to control the pace but Weed is squirming around nicely.
Cokoko Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weed is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Weed is defending well.
Cokoko Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Weed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cokoko Ruiz prevents Weed from improving his position.
Weed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cokoko Ruiz is working away from the top position though.
Weed gets full guard.
Cokoko Ruiz postures up.
Cokoko Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weed is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cokoko Ruiz connects with a looping right hand.
Weed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cokoko Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weed wants to control but Cokoko Ruiz is keeping him busy.
Weed lands some shots froms side control.
Weed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cokoko Ruiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cokoko Ruiz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Weed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cokoko Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Weed trying to control the action but Cokoko Ruiz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weed working the ground and pound.
Cokoko Ruiz tries to escape but Weed is in control.
Cokoko Ruiz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Weed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Weed has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Weed scores with a takedown into Cokoko Ruiz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weed wants to pass the guard but Cokoko Ruiz is keeping the position.
Boobba Weed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cokoko Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weed is controlling him.
Weed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cokoko Ruiz is keeping the position for now.
Weed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boobba Weed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cokoko Ruiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Pow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebaastian Struve!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Struve wants to clinch up but Pow keeps it at a distance.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pow misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Struve.
Pow looks to land a body kick but Struve moved away.
Pow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Struve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pow moves away.
Struve wants to clinch up but Pow keeps it at a distance.
Struve shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struve showed some decent athleticism there.
Pow pushes Struve off looking to stand but Struve dives back in and keeps control.
Struve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Struve is working away from the top position though.
Struve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Struve on the ground.
Struve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pow defending well though.
Pow wants to get back to full guard but Struve has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve with the ground and pound from mount.
Struve landing punches.
Struve raining down shots from the mount!
Pow is rocked!
Pow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Pow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pow tries to hold on but Struve pushes him away.
Pow seems to have got his legs back now.
Struve lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pow working to try and regain half guard.
Struve dominating with strikes here.
Struve lands a big shot there that rocks Pow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Struve.
The referee warns Pow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pow is trying to stand up.
Pow is working to get back to half guard.
Struve is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pow wants to control but Struve is having none of it.
Struve landing strikes, looking to finish!
Struve connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Pow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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.
Struve pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Struve with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Struve lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pow hang on?
Struve has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pow's face.
Pow taking shots to the head.
Pow manages to control the position for a moment.
Struve lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Struve avoids the attempt from Pow to control.
The referee warns Pow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Struve lands a big elbow.
Pow tries to hold on but Struve pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pow tries to get out of the position.
Struve prevents Pow from getting the reversal.
Pow tries to hold on but Struve pushes him away.
Struve looking to finish Pow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pow!
Pow is looking to get to half guard.
Struve with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pow is bucking up trying to escape but Struve cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Struve.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struve avoids the attempt from Pow to control.
Struve pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebaastian Struve 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.
Pow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Struve's head.
Struve shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struve showed some decent athleticism there.
Pow wants to get back to his feet.
Struve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pow's head.
Struve lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struve is working for a submission of some sort.
Struve scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Struve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pow defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Struve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pow wants to get back to his feet.
Pow is looking to control Struve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pow avoid being mounted?
Struve missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pow wants to control but Struve is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Struve throws a body punch but Pow moves out of range.
Pow checks a low kick from Struve.
Struve looks to score with a jab to the body but Pow is just out of range.
Kung Pow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struve throws the left hand but Pow avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Struve moves out of range of the strikes.
Pow throws a lazy right hand but Struve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pow wants to clinch.
Pow looks to throw the jab but Struve is out of range.
Pow is looking to clinch.
Pow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Struve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struve wants to clinch up but Pow keeps it at a distance.
Pow drives through and clinches with Struve against the ropes.
Pow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pow manages to break the clinch.
Struve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pow blocks a head kick by Struve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve throws a head kick but Pow moves out of range.
Kung Pow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pow scores with the left hand. Struve knows he should have avoided that one.
Pow misses the jab.
Struve blocks a head kick by Pow.
Pow looks for the body kick but Struve saw that one coming.
Struve misses with a low kick as Pow jumps back.
Pow tries to clinch up but Struve circles away and keeps his distance.
Struve doesn't manage to clinch there - Pow circles away.
Struve staying out of range there.
Pow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Struve looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struve.
Pow wants to get back to his feet.
Struve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pow's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Struve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pow tries to kick Struve off but Struve keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Struve scores with a couple of nice shots.
Struve lands with a punch from half guard.
Struve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pow manages to get to full guard.
Pow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struve is working Pow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struve in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Struve is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebaastian Struve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Struve misses its intended target.
Struve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Struve swats away the attempt to clinch by Pow.
Struve scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Struve's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Struve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pow's head.
Pow is looking to improve his position.
Pow wants to control but Struve is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struve thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struve seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pow is trying to stand back up but Struve is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve prevents Pow from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Struve avoids the head kick by Pow.
Jab by Struve.
Struve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Struve blocks the body kick.
Struve blocks a head kick by Pow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Struve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pow checks a low kick from Struve.
Pow staying out of range there.
Struve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struve blocks a head kick by Pow.
Struve tries to score with a low kick but Pow moves his leg out of the way.
Struve shoots in for a takedown but Pow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Struve closes the distance and pushes Pow back into the ropes.
Struve wants a takedown.
Kung Pow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebaastian Struve.
Struve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Pow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Struve avoids it.
Pow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Pow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pow.
Struve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Struve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pow defends it nicely.
Pow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Struve misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Pow.
Struve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pow as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pow is looking to clinch but Struve is avoiding it.
Struve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pow clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Struve to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pow keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.
Struve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Struve has managed to get both his arms back between Pow's legs - danger averted.
Pow keeping full guard, as Struve tries to pass.
Struve working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struve accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struve stands and throws Pow's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pow parries the strikes from Struve easily there. Struve is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pow to escape.
Sebaastian Struve has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pow is looking for a sweep.
Pow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Struve working the body and head with strikes.
Struve working the ground and pound.
Struve throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Struve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pow has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebaastian Struve really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Pow as he checks the leg kick.
Struve throws the left hand but Pow avoids the punch easily.
Pow wants to clinch.
Struve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pow darts in and clinches Struve up against the ropes.
Pow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Struve is trying to maintain a safe position but Pow gets an underhook and turns Struve into the ropes.
Struve tries to pull guard but Pow won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Pow.
Pow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Pow keeps control of Struve as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Struve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pow avoids it.
Pow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Struve is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Struve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Struve is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pow just misses with a punch to the body.
Struve throws an overhand right that lands on Pow's shoulder, as Pow tries to avoid the shot.
Struve tries to clinch there but Pow circles away.
Pow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pow throws a head kick that half lands.
Struve avoids the head kick by Pow.
A telegraphed right hand from Struve misses the target.
Pow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pow.
Pow is trying to stall.
Maybe Pow would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Pow is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kung Pow.
Struve misses with a straight right.
Struve wants to clinch
and Pow counters with a one-two to the body.
Struve dodges the punch combination from Pow.
Pow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Struve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pow scores with a head kick.
Pow throws a head kick but Struve moves out of range.
Pow wants to clinch up but Struve keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Pow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Struve scores with a jab to the body.
Struve shoots in and bounces Pow off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Pow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow is working hard here to advance position.
Struve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struve scoring with punches to the head and body.
Struve loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pow has momentary wrist control but Struve slips an elbow through the middle.
Struve trying to control but Pow is working from the bottom.
Struve throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pow's corner calls for a 1-2. Pow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pow moves into range and clinches up with Struve.
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.
Struve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Pow.
Pow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Pow.
Struve tries for a takedown but Pow manages to get underhooks.
Kung Pow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebaastian Struve.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Struve is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pow connects with a knee to the head.
Pow holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pow has Struve pressed against the ropes, preventing Struve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Struve looking to slow down the pace here.
Pow scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Pow had his way with Sebaastian Struve in 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. This is the final round!
Pow moves into the clinch.
Struve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pow stalling in the clinch.
Struve with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pow working Struve over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pow.
Pow breaks from the clinch.
Struve misses the shot to the body.
Pow throws a head kick but Struve moves out of range.
Struve doesn't manage to clinch there - Pow circles away.
Struve fails with a takedown attempt.
Pow lands with a slapping head kick.
Struve shoots for a takedown but Pow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pow wants to clinch up but Struve keeps it at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Struve scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve throws a sloppy strike and Pow uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Pow has ended up in Struve's guard.
Struve wants to sweep here but Pow controlling him for the moment.
Pow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Struve, up you get!
Pow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Struve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pow's waist but Pow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Struve off to one side.
Kung Pow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebaastian Struve.
Pow lands a nice shot to the body.
Struve wants to clinch but Pow slips to the side
and Pow counters with a head kick.
Pow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Struve on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pow throws a head kick but Struve moves out of range.
Pow throws a head kick but Struve moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pow's half guard.
Pow is trying to maintain the position but Struve is very close to passing his half guard.
Struve is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struve thows a huge punch but Pow dodges it nicely.
Pow wants to get back to his feet.
Struve missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Struve throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sebaastian Struve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Struve sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Struve shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Struve was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pow wants to try and get back to his feet.
Struve trying to control but Pow is having none of it.
Struve controlling his opponent.
Struve lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Struve connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Struve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pow tries to hold on but Struve pushes him away.
Struve controlling from mount.
Struve landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kung Pow.
I think Struve 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebaastian Struve!
Sebaastian Struve is the new welterweight champion!
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