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Cf.22: The Force PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arrttu Perrkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Worcester Sauce (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arrttu Perrkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Worcester Sauce!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Sauce.
Sauce tries to clinch there but Perrkele circles away.
Sauce scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Sauce.
Sauce lands a brutal head kick. Perrkele looks out on his feet and Sauce throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Worcester Sauce!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urho Paakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamo MacKenzie (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urho Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dynamo MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
MacKenzie lands a body shot.
MacKenzie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paakku has time to react.
MacKenzie misses with a wild body shot.
MacKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Paakku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacKenzie tests Paakku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacKenzie works Paakku's body with a nice hook.
Paakku is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacKenzie misses the shot to the body.
MacKenzie scores with a hook.
Paakku walks into a stiff left hand from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie lands a slapping body shot.
MacKenzie scores with a body shot.
Paakku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacKenzie to score with a decent uppercut.
MacKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacKenzie takes a swing at Paakku's ribcage but misses.
MacKenzie waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Paakku. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Paakku to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Paakku is rocked!
It looks like Urho Paakku has been cut.
MacKenzie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oh Paakku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku seems to have got his legs back now.
MacKenzie landing with the ground and pound.
MacKenzie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacKenzie wants to pass the guard but Paakku is keeping the position.
MacKenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacKenzie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dynamo MacKenzie just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacKenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paakku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacKenzie lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Paakku.
MacKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Paakku is just out of range.
MacKenzie connects with a nice looking jab.
Paakku avoids the body shot from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paakku. Paakku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paakku moves away.
Paakku tries to close the distance and clinch but MacKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for MacKenzie.
Paakku wants to clinch.
MacKenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paakku moves away.
MacKenzie scores with the left hand. Paakku knows he should have avoided that one.
Paakku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacKenzie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie connects with a single shot there.
MacKenzie throws an overhand right that drops Paakku like a sack of potatoes! MacKenzie dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dynamo MacKenzie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kingdom Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Rich!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich scores a takedown into full mount!
Murder looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rich trying to control but Murder is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich landing strikes from the mount and Murder is in trouble!
Murder blocking the ground and pound.
Rich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rich wants to control the pace but Murder is squirming around nicely.
Murder is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rich tries to control but Murder wriggling away.
Rich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rich breaks from Murder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rich landing strikes from the mount and Murder is in trouble!
Rich content just to control the position here.
Rich looking to secure an arm triangle but Murder defends it well.
Rich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Murder taking shots to the head.
Rich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rich controlling his opponent.
Rich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murder tries to reverse the position but Rich maintains control.
Rich tries to control but Murder wriggling away.
Murder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rich controlling from mount.
Rich working for a guillotine from mount but Murder is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rich passes into side control.
Rich is looking to take a break and control but Murder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murder trying to remain calm as Rich controls from the top position.
Rich is looking to take a break and control but Murder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Rich just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rich gets the takedown into side control.
Murder is trying to improve his position.
Rich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rich working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rich connects with a decent elbow.
Rich trying to control the action but Murder is working from the bottom.
Murder is looking for a sweep.
What's Murder going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Murder takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder is trying to get back to his feet.
Murder can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rich takes the fight into the clinch.
Rich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murder manages to get to full guard.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Murder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murder is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rich is looking to stand up but Murder won't let him.
Rich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murder misses with a double jab.
Rich tries to clinch but Murder is having none of it.
Kingdom Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rich tries to clinch but Murder is having none of it.
Murder scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murder misses with a kick to the body.
Rich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rich trying to control the position but Murder is working away.
Rich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murder tries to bench press Rich off him but Rich keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rich trying to control the action but Murder is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murder is trying to control Rich's posture but Rich avoids it.
Murder is trying to buck Rich off.
Murder seems a little lost for a moment, as Rich dominates the positioning.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rich showed some decent athleticism there.
Murder keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rich pulls his head out easily.
Murder is staying active underneath Rich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murder is looking to improve his position.
Rich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder is refusing to be controlled, as Rich sits in half guard.
Murder looking for submissions off his back.
Joe Rich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rich moves into full mount! Murder won't be happy about that!
Rich cracks Murder with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rich avoids the attempt from Murder to control.
Rich controlling the position easily from mount.
Murder tries to lock up and control but Rich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rich landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rich prevents Murder from getting the reversal.
Kingdom Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Rich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rich 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rich!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blippy Janks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerson Ruas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blippy Janks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerson Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas shoots in for a double leg but Janks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruas defending well as Janks loads up on a big left hand.
Janks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruas.
Janks gets the takedown into side control.
Ruas tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ruas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Janks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ruas tries to buck Janks off but Janks is having none of it.
Janks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Janks wants to control but Ruas is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ruas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Janks counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ruas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Janks in side control, throwing shots but Ruas defends.
Ruas tries to buck Janks off but Janks is having none of it.
Janks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruas struggling a bit here.
Ruas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Janks off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas tightening his grip on Janks, looking for the choke.
Ruas has the hooks in. Janks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Janks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruas's arms.
Ruas looks gassed!
Ruas has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Janks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Janks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruas's guard. Nice work there by Janks.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Janks from controlling successfully.
Janks postures up in Ruas's guard and throws a big left but Ruas blocks it.
Janks 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.
Ruas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janks chips away with some ground and pound.
Janks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Janks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blippy Janks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerson Ruas.
Janks is pressing down on Ruas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruas is holding on for now.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janks.
Ruas is looking to improve his position.
Janks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruas wants to improve his position but Janks is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janks is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruas moves into full guard.
Janks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Janks from controlling successfully.
Janks advances to half guard.
Janks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blippy Janks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Janks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Janks counters with a shoot takedown. Ruas fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Janks throwing strikes but missing.
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Janks trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Janks controls the pace.
Blippy Janks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruas shoots and misses
and Janks counters with a single leg into guard. Ruas didn't expect that.
Janks wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Janks throws a big right hand that misses.
Janks throwing strikes but missing.
Janks throwing strikes but missing.
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janks throwing strikes from guard but Ruas blocks nicely.
Janks postures up in Ruas's guard and throws a big left but Ruas blocks it.
Ruas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruas moves out of range as Janks throws a body kick.
Ruas moves out of range as Janks strikes.
Janks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Janks lands in his opponent's guard.
Janks trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Janks stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
Ruas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janks pushing down on Ruas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruas is trying to maintain the position but Janks is very close to passing his half guard.
Janks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Janks seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruas is not content to let Janks control the position.
Janks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruas trying to control but Janks postures up.
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.
Ruas is looking to improve his position.
Ruas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Janks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ruas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janks.
Janks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruas tries to buck Janks off but Janks is having none of it.
Janks tries for a kimura but Ruas is defending well.
Janks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blippy Janks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruas shoots and misses
and Janks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ruas's guard now.
Janks trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruas working for a triangle but Janks defends it easily.
Janks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Janks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Janks controlling him for the moment.
Janks wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Ruas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Janks misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely.
Janks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Janks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well.
Janks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Janks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruas.
Janks trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janks slips nicely into half guard.
Ruas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janks.
Janks is thwarting Ruas's attempts to control the position.
Janks 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.
Janks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruas wants to sweep but Janks has passed to side control!
Janks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruas tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janks works to advance to full mount. Ruas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ruas is trying desperately to improve position.
Janks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janks is going olschool here, as he tries to force Ruas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ruas shrugs it off.
Ruas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Janks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Janks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Janks misses with a head shot.
Ruas is desperately trying to improve his position but Janks has a good base and remains in mount.
Ruas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Janks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Janks thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Janks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ruas is looking to improve his position but Janks isn't that keen on the idea.
Janks looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ruas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruas tries to reverse the position but Janks maintains control.
Janks working for a submission but Ruas is keeping him at bay.
Janks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blippy Janks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Janks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blippy Janks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holland Churches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holland Churches!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gruber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Churches keeping full guard, as Gruber tries to pass.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Churches keeps moving.
Gruber passes Churches's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber prevents Churches from standing back up.
Gruber trying to control from half guard but Churches is working away.
Gruber slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber is looking for a kimura here.
Gruber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Churches keeps working.
Churches trying to hold on to Gruber's head to control him but Gruber postures up.
Churches is trying to stand up here but Gruber is controlling him well.
Gruber wants to control but Churches is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt.
Churches throws a sloppy head kick and Gruber moves out of range easily.
Gruber tries to clinch but Churches moves out of range.
Churches pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Churches dodges the punch combination from Gruber.
Gruber shoots in and bounces Churches off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gruber postures up in Churches's guard and throws a big left but Churches blocks it.
Churches is working an open guard so Gruber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churches connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Churches is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown but Churches shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruber is breathing heavily.
Churches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruber manages to avoid it.
Churches scores with a punch to the head.
Churches tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruber was well out of range. Poor timing from Churches.
Churches attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gruber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Churches misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Churches tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber has Churches up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Churches's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gruber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churches's elbow.
Gruber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Churches has him pressed against the cage.
Gruber goes for a takedown attempt but Churches pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Churches misses with a hook. Gruber ducked under it nicely.
Gruber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Churches fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gruber shoots in but no luck this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gruber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holland Churches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gruber avoids the head kick by Churches.
Gruber rushes Churches and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churches lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Churches backwards.
Gruber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gruber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Churches is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Churches working hard to break the clinch.
Churches breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hans Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Churches darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Churches gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gruber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Churches looking for a sweep. Not yet Churches, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churches pushes Gruber off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gruber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Churches throws a sloppy head kick and Gruber moves out of range easily.
Gruber shoots for a takedown but Churches saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churches misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gruber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Churches.
Gruber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Churches!
Gruber looking to finish with strikes here!
Gruber cracks Churches with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber is working for a guillotine from mount but Churches frees his head quite easily.
Churches can't escape the position.
Gruber looking for a guillotine from mount but Churches is having none of it.
Churches sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Churches is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churches is trying to stand.
Gruber wants to stand up but Churches has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Churches tries to kick Gruber off but Gruber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Churches is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gruber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Churches keeps working.
Churches is trying to stand.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A good leg kick by Churches.
Nice takedown defense from Churches. No joy for Gruber on that attempt.
Churches throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gruber is defended easily by Churches.
Gruber avoids the head kick by Churches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gruber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Churches - the referee stops the clock and Gruber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Churches. Gruber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Churches stuffs the takedown attempt from Gruber. Gruber gets slowly back to his feet.
Churches connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Holland Churches will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Churches wants to clinch up but Gruber keeps it at a distance.
Churches misses with the combination.
Gruber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Churches as Gruber shoots in.
Gruber shoots for a double leg takedown but Churches sprawls well. He's pushed Gruber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber shoots in and drives through. Churches sprawls well.
Gruber blocks a head kick by Churches.
Churches scores with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gruber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churches shoots in and bounces Gruber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gruber wants to improve his position but instead Churches has moved into half guard.
Churches is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gruber is trying to get back to full guard.
Churches seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hans Gruber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tries to get to full guard but Churches has control of the leg.
Churches stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Churches has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gruber blocks a head kick by Churches.
Holland Churches seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Churches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Churches lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Churches.
Churches throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gruber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Churches throws a sloppy head kick and Gruber moves out of range easily.
Gruber clinches.
Gruber fails to pull guard.
Churches cracks Gruber with a nice body shot.
Gruber avoiding damage as Churches throws knees to the body.
Gruber fails to pull guard.
Churches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churches lands with a cross.
Gruber scores a takedown into full mount!
Gruber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churches is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gruber throwing strikes here but Churches is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gruber looking to secure an arm triangle but Churches defends it well.
Gruber fails to take his opponent's back.
Holland Churches is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Churches manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holland Churches comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Churches winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holland Churches!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nathan Bowman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nathan Bowman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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23
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pradchapet throws a leg kick which misses Bowman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bowman tries to avoid it.
Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pradchapet is just out of range.
Bowman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bowman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pradchapet is just out of range.
Bowman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pradchapet manages to avoid it.
Pradchapet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Pradchapet.
Jab by Bowman.
Pradchapet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowman misses with a straight left.
Pradchapet is looking to slow Bowman down with leg kicks.
Pradchapet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pradchapet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pradchapet lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pradchapet throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pradchapet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Pradchapet - just one landing.
It looks like Nathan Bowman has been cut.
Pradchapet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pradchapet tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet scores with a push kick.
Pradchapet thuds his shin into the meat of Bowman's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pradchapet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pradchapet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowman blocks a head kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pradchapet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowman. That did some damage!
Pradchapet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pradchapet lands a big head kick that sends Bowman to the canvas! Pradchapet follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bapit Pradchapet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Kellly (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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23
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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23
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simo Kostaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Kellly!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellly throws a leg kick but Kostaja sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kellly throws a leg kick which misses Kostaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostaja tries to avoid it.
Kostaja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostaja moves into range and clinches up with Kellly.
Kellly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kellly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Simo Kostaja has been cut.
Kellly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kellly is looking to slow Kostaja down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kellly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kellly. That's going to slow Kostaja down.
Kellly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kellly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kellly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostaja's sensitive parts.
Kostaja is breathing heavily.
Kellly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostaja checks the leg kick.
Kellly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kellly throws a leg kick which misses Kostaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostaja tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kellly.
Kostaja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kellly can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kellly throws a low kick, looking for Kostaja's leg but Kostaja calmly moves out of range.
Kellly cracks Kostaja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kellly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kellly misses with a low kick.
Kellly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kellly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kellly.
Kellly throws a leg kick which misses Kostaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostaja tries to avoid it.
Kellly throws a leg kick which misses Kostaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostaja tries to avoid it.
Kellly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kostaja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kellly - the referee stops the clock and Kostaja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kellly. Kostaja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kellly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kellly throws a front kick that sends Kostaja stumbling back into the cage.
Kellly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostaja. Kostaja circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kostaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kellly. Kellly obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kostaja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kellly - the referee stops the clock and Kostaja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kellly. Kostaja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Kellly finds it's way through Kostaja's defenses.
Kostaja blocks a leg kick.
Kellly misses with a head kick.
Kellly connects with a crisp jab.
Kellly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kostaja sprawling to the canvas! Kostaja rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kellly finish him?!
Kostaja is rocked!
Kellly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellly sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kostaja's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kostaja's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Kellly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Superhulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensei Tsiptsop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
197 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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23
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Superhulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sensei Tsiptsop!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsiptsop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Superhulk fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop lands with a nice combination. Superhulk backs away looking to recover.
Superhulk shoots for a takedown but Tsiptsop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tsiptsop. No joy for Superhulk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Superhulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsiptsop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tsiptsop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Superhulk, who protects the arm well.
Superhulk prevents Tsiptsop from moving into mount.
Tsiptsop in side control, throwing shots but Superhulk defends.
Superhulk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Superhulk looking for submissions off his back.
Superhulk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiptsop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Superhulk defending well though.
Superhulk gets full guard.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superhulk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsiptsop pushes down on Superhulk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tsiptsop wants to pass to mount but Superhulk is defending the position.
Tsiptsop seems to be looking for submissions.
Superhulk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop tries to pass to full mount but Superhulk defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Superhulk tries to get to full guard but Tsiptsop has control of the leg.
Superhulk is doing well to control the position and prevent Tsiptsop from advancing to side control.
Superhulk is not content to let Tsiptsop control the position.
Superhulk wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left and a right from Superhulk both land. Nice combination.
Superhulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsiptsop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsiptsop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Superhulk.
Tsiptsop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Superhulk to the mat! Superhulk manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Superhulk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsiptsop's guard.
Tsiptsop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superhulk stopping the sweep attempt from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop is trying to control the position but Superhulk postures up.
Tsiptsop wants to sweep here but Superhulk controlling him for the moment.
Superhulk 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsiptsop is on top in guard.
Superhulk controls Tsiptsop momentarily but Tsiptsop frees himself.
Superhulk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsiptsop manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop wants to sweep here but Superhulk controlling him for the moment.
Tsiptsop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Superhulk won't allow Tsiptsop to sweep him here.
Tsiptsop working a defensive guard here.
Tsiptsop looks gassed!
Superhulk wants to pass the guard but Tsiptsop is keeping the position.
Tsiptsop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Superhulk pushing down on Tsiptsop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Superhulk is stalling here. Tsiptsop is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Superhulk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tsiptsop has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tsiptsop postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sensei Tsiptsop will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Tsiptsop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Superhulk misses with a two punch combination.
Kevin Superhulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Superhulk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsiptsop counters with a nice body shot.
Tsiptsop lands a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsiptsop darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsiptsop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsiptsop misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superhulk avoids the body shot from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superhulk moves away.
Superhulk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Superhulk pulls Tsiptsop in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superhulk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsiptsop manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsiptsop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Superhulk is one step ahead there.
Tsiptsop is trying to hold Superhulk in close to prevent damage but Superhulk has managed to pass into half guard.
Superhulk not doing much here.
Tsiptsop trying to control but Superhulk postures up.
Tsiptsop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Superhulk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Superhulk's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop trying to control momentarily.
Superhulk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tsiptsop's guard. Nice work there by Superhulk.
Superhulk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Superhulk passes Tsiptsop's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsiptsop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Superhulk is working away from the top position though.
Tsiptsop wants to improve his position but Superhulk is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Superhulk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tsiptsop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Superhulk wants to take a breather but Tsiptsop is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tsiptsop missing with a left hand there. Superhulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Superhulk misses with a series of wild punches.
Superhulk lands a jab to the nose.
Tsiptsop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Superhulk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four 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.
Superhulk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsiptsop.
Superhulk misses with a takedown attempt
and Tsiptsop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsiptsop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Superhulk.
Tsiptsop throws the left hand but Superhulk avoids the punch easily.
Superhulk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tsiptsop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tsiptsop gets back to half guard.
Superhulk prevents Tsiptsop from improving his position.
Superhulk is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsiptsop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Superhulk prevents Tsiptsop from improving his position.
Superhulk wants to take a breather but Tsiptsop is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Superhulk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Superhulk has a takedown stuffed.
Sensei Tsiptsop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsiptsop has his takedown stuffed
and Superhulk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tsiptsop manages to get to full guard.
Tsiptsop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Superhulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsiptsop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superhulk won't allow Tsiptsop to sweep him here.
Tsiptsop wants to improve his position but instead Superhulk has moved into half guard.
Kevin Superhulk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsiptsop trying to hold on to Superhulk's head to control him but Superhulk postures up.
Tsiptsop is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superhulk is trying to work for a kimura but Tsiptsop is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Superhulk misses with a takedown attempt
and Tsiptsop counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsiptsop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Superhulk.
Tsiptsop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tsiptsop showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Superhulk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Superhulk is staying active underneath Tsiptsop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsiptsop stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop passes the guard and advances to mount!
Superhulk working to try and regain half guard.
Superhulk regains half guard.
Tsiptsop prevents Superhulk from improving his position.
Tsiptsop is looking to advance position but Superhulk won't allow it.
Superhulk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsiptsop pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop works his foot free and advances to mount.
Superhulk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Superhulk is squirming around, avoiding Tsiptsop's attempts to control the action.
Superhulk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsiptsop is going olschool here, as he tries to force Superhulk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Superhulk shrugs it off.
Superhulk gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Superhulk trying to control from the bottom.
Superhulk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Superhulk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsiptsop's guard.
Superhulk postures up.
Tsiptsop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Superhulk manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsiptsop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsiptsop trying to control but Superhulk is working from the bottom.
Superhulk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Superhulk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsiptsop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsiptsop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Superhulk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Superhulk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Superhulk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignaas Zaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Flames - The Quiet Place kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Tuisku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignaas Zaan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuisku looks to land a body kick but Zaan moved away.
Tuisku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuisku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tuisku.
Tuisku shoots in for a double leg but Zaan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tuisku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuisku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuisku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuisku looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaan is just out of range.
Tuisku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tuisku trying to control the position.
Zaan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tuisku, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zaan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tuisku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaan.
Tuisku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuisku is breathing heavily.
Tuisku is adopting a defensive guard.
Tuisku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku wants to sweep here but Zaan controlling him for the moment.
Tuisku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tuisku's guard.
Tuisku controls Zaan momentarily but Zaan frees himself.
Tuisku wants to get back to his feet but Zaan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tuisku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zaan stopping the sweep attempt from Tuisku.
Zaan postures up.
Zaan won't allow Tuisku to get back to his feet.
Tuisku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaan blocks a jab.
Tuisku misses with a combination
and Zaan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zaan won't allow Tuisku to get back to his feet.
Zaan wants to stand but Tuisku has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuisku working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignaas Zaan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaan shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Tuisku misses.
Nice takedown defense from Tuisku. No joy for Zaan on that attempt.
Tuisku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaan.
Antti Tuisku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignaas Zaan.
Tuisku throws a big shot that misses.
Tuisku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaan counters with a single leg into guard. Tuisku didn't expect that.
Tuisku working for a triangle but Zaan defends it easily.
Zaan gets to his feet - Tuisku follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuisku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuisku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuisku uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tuisku throws a body punch but Zaan moves out of range.
Tuisku throws a left and a right that both miss
so Zaan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tuisku working a defensive guard but Zaan manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaan stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaan closes the distance and clinches up with Tuisku, looking for a takedown. Zaan pushes Tuisku against the cage but Tuisku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuisku misses with a double jab
and Zaan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuisku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaan defends well.
Tuisku trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaan stands up from Tuisku's guard - Zaan perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Tuisku misses.
Tuisku misses with a combination
and Zaan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku pushes Zaan off looking to stand but Zaan dives back in and keeps control.
Tuisku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaan pulls his head out easily.
Zaan stands up out of the half guard.
Tuisku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaan prevents Tuisku from improving his position.
Zaan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuisku is trying to stand up here but Zaan is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignaas Zaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zaan shoots in and drives through. Tuisku sprawls well.
Tuisku misses with a combination
and Zaan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuisku!
Tuisku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tuisku wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tuisku prevents Zaan from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuisku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zaan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zaan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaan gets to his feet. Tuisku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zaan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuisku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuisku misses with a combination
and Zaan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaan prevents Tuisku from standing back up.
Zaan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zaan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tuisku did well to prevent Zaan getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuisku wants to get back to his feet.
Zaan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Zaan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tuisku kicks Zaan off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaan.
Zaan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tuisku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ignaas Zaan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuisku makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zaan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tuisku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zaan keeping moving, preventing Tuisku from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tuisku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zaan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tuisku has Zaan in his guard.
Zaan won't allow Tuisku to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignaas Zaan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zaan misses with a takedown attempt - Tuisku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaan shoots in for a takedown but Tuisku shows good takedown defense.
Tuisku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaan.
Antti Tuisku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignaas Zaan.
Tuisku misses with a double jab
and Zaan counters with a single leg into guard. Tuisku didn't expect that.
Tuisku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaan is one step ahead there.
Zaan wanted to stand there but Tuisku had control of the position.
Tuisku wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku is working hard here to advance position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zaan wanted to stand there but Tuisku had control of the position.
Zaan stops Tuisku from standing up.
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.
Tuisku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tuisku misses the target.
Zaan ducks under a wild hook from Tuisku.
Zaan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuisku throws out the jab.
Tuisku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaan.
Zaan wants to get up but he can't break Tuisku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaan preventing the sweep.
Zaan gets to his feet. Tuisku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuisku avoids it really well and circles away.
Tuisku tries for a takedown but Zaan circles away easily
and Zaan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zaan stands up from Tuisku's guard - Zaan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tuisku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tuisku tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zaan not allowing Tuisku to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku can't escape the position.
Tuisku holding both Zaan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Tuisku wants to control his opponent's hands but Zaan gets his hands free.
Tuisku trying to get back to his feet but Zaan is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignaas Zaan dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zaan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tuisku pinned against the cage. Tuisku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Tuisku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuisku misses with a combination
so Zaan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zaan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tuisku is proving hard to escape from.
Tuisku is looking to sweep but instead, Zaan has passed into half guard.
Zaan is thwarting Tuisku's attempts to control the position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuisku tries to kick Zaan off in order to stand up. Zaan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zaan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tuisku throws a series of punches but Zaan avoids them all with ease.
Tuisku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuisku slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuisku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaan counters with a shoot takedown. Tuisku fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaan stands and steps away. Tuisku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tuisku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaan.
Antti Tuisku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignaas Zaan.
Zaan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuisku throws a jab when Zaan was well out of range.
Antti Tuisku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuisku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuisku!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuisku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tuisku is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku can't escape the position.
Tuisku looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zaan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tuisku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuisku is really stuck here.
Tuisku holding both Zaan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Zaan keeps control of the position easily here as Tuisku tries to buck him off.
Tuisku looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Antti Tuisku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zaan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tuisku has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Zaan has good solid back control here.
Tuisku wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignaas Zaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 44:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 44:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignaas Zaan!
Ignaas Zaan is the new middleweight champion!
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