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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakharo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kickass jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Joe Kickass jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakharo Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Kickass jr!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kickass jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Ko clinches up against the cage.
Kickass jr blocks an elbow strike.
Ko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ko lands an elbow inside.
Ko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kickass jr.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ko effectively controlling the action here.
Ko misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ko throws an elbow but misses.
Kickass jr blocks the elbow strike.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kickass jr's defenses.
Kickass jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kickass jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rakharo Ko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kickass jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Kickass jr misses the target.
Ko takes the fight into the clinch.
Kickass jr looking for a takedown.
Kickass jr avoids the elbow strike from Ko, against the cage.
Ko throws an elbow but it misses.
Kickass jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Ko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kickass jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kickass jr has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kickass jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko lands an elbow just above Kickass jr 's eye.
Kickass jr has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kickass jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Kickass jr looks gassed!
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kickass jr's defenses.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Kickass jr shrugs off.
Kickass jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Ko stalls.
Kickass jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko gets underhooks to prevent Kickass jr's takedown attempt.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
Ko lands a damaging elbow.
Ko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kickass jr is trying to drag Ko to the mat but Ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Kickass jr shrugs off.
Kickass jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Ko.
Ko misses with an elbow over the top.
Ko lands an elbow just above Kickass jr 's eye.
Kickass jr is trying to drag Ko to the mat but Ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kickass jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Joe Kickass jr has been cut.
Ko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Kickass jr shrugs off.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Kickass jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Kickass jr is trying to drag Ko to the mat but Ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko lands an elbow inside.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kickass jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kickass jr is rocked!
Kickass jr blocks the elbow strike.
Kickass jr can't get the takedown.
Kickass jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ko has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Kickass jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Ko lands a nice elbow.
Ko lands an elbow just above Kickass jr 's eye.
Kickass jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Kickass jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kickass jr's brow.
Kickass jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Ko.
Kickass jr has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kickass jr is trying to drag Ko to the mat but Ko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Kickass jr shrugs off.
Kickass jr is pressed against the cage. Ko pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kickass jr! Two more big strikes from Ko and Kickass jr crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rakharo Ko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Hoekstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilajoen Antti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoekstra comes to the cage accompanied by Led Zeppelin - 'Kashmir' . 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 Hilajoen Antti was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pieter Hoekstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hilajoen Antti!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antti misses with a takedown attempt - Hoekstra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoekstra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoekstra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antti throws a big shot that misses.
Hoekstra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Antti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoekstra throws a looping overhand right but Antti ducks down to avoid it.
Antti 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.
Hilajoen Antti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoekstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antti moves away.
Hoekstra looks to land a combination but Antti avoids it well.
Antti avoids the body shot from Hoekstra.
Antti moves out of range of the strikes.
Antti connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Antti - just one landing.
Antti scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoekstra misses with a looping right.
Hoekstra misses with a double jab.
Antti tests Hoekstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antti tries to bum rush Hoekstra with a series of wild strikes but Hoekstra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoekstra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoekstra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antti circles away quickly and effectively.
Antti thuds a left hand into Hoekstra's body.
Jab by Antti.
Good standup being displayed there by Antti as he connects with a hook.
Antti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoekstra avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoekstra ducks under a wild hook from Antti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoekstra misses with a double jab
and Antti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoekstra thinking.
Antti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Hoekstra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hoekstra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoekstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoekstra misses with a hook to the body
and Antti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antti throws a shot to the body.
Hoekstra is breathing heavily.
Hoekstra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Antti counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoekstra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Antti tests Hoekstra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoekstra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoekstra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoekstra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Antti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoekstra to the mat! Hoekstra manages to get full guard.
Hoekstra wants to stand up but Antti is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Antti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Antti wants to pass the guard but Hoekstra is keeping the position.
Antti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Antti passes into half guard.
Antti is looking to take a break and control but Hoekstra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antti working Hoekstra over with strikes.
Hoekstra is looking to escape.
Hoekstra taking some punishment here, with Antti in his half guard.
Antti working over Hoekstra with some ground and pound. Hoekstra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoekstra taking some punishment here, with Antti in his half guard.
Antti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoekstra looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antti uses his free foot to push down on Hoekstra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoekstra.
Antti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hoekstra's face.
Antti with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antti lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Antti.
Antti lands with some strikes.
Hoekstra is bucking up trying to escape but Antti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Antti tries to control but Hoekstra wriggling away.
Antti scoring with strikes but Hoekstra is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Antti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antti controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Hoekstra really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hilajoen Antti dominated that round.
That's time! Hoekstra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoekstra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left and a right from Antti both land. Nice combination.
Hilajoen Antti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoekstra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoekstra misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Antti.
Antti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoekstra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Antti misses its intended target.
Antti swings for the body but Hoekstra moves out of range.
Antti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pieter Hoekstra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoekstra scores with a three punch combo!
Antti ducks right into an uppercut from Hoekstra.
Antti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoekstra avoids the body shot from Antti.
Antti with a jab.
Hoekstra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Antti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoekstra tries to avoid it but Antti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoekstra to the ground. Hoekstra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antti lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoekstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Antti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to de liver by Antti. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antti.
Hoekstra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Antti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hoekstra!
Hoekstra really wants to buck Antti off and get back to his feet.
Hoekstra on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoekstra tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antti cracks Hoekstra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Antti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antti lands with some strikes.
Hoekstra wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hoekstra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Antti lands a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Antti lands with some strikes.
Antti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hoekstra is rocked!
Antti postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hoekstra badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Antti around the waist but Antti pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Antti is the winner by TKO! Antti jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hilajoen Antti!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Hoetzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Hoetzer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jasper Gonzales's chin.
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jasper Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teddy Hoetzer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoetzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzales takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jasper Gonzales has been cut.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoetzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws out a loose jab but Hoetzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoetzer clobbers Gonzales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jasper Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gonzales throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoetzer because Gonzales loaded up on that one.
Gonzales avoids the attempt from Hoetzer to control.
Hoetzer is squirming around, avoiding Gonzales's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gonzales looking to finish with strikes here!
Gonzales thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoetzer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gonzales with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzales trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoetzer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoetzer reaches up and holds on to Gonzales to control the position.
Gonzales controlling from the full mount.
Hoetzer tries to hold on but Gonzales pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoetzer is in a horrible position here. Gonzales smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gonzales controlling from the full mount.
Hoetzer blocking the ground and pound.
Gonzales looking to control but Hoetzer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hoetzer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gonzales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzales thowing shots but they're missing.
Gonzales throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoetzer because Gonzales loaded up on that one.
Gonzales controlling the pace for now.
Hoetzer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by Gonzales there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gonzales wants to take Hoetzer's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jasper Gonzales will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jasper Gonzales's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoetzer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzales. Gonzales gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzales tries to land a leg kick but Hoetzer saw it coming and moves away.
Hoetzer looks to land a combination but Gonzales avoids it well.
Gonzales thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Hoetzer slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoetzer swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
A big right from Hoetzer misses.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoetzer's waist but Hoetzer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoetzer leaves Gonzales 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 Jasper Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoetzer misses with a few strikes there.
Teddy Hoetzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Gonzales or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoetzer which made him look bad.
Hoetzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzales misses the shot to the body.
Hoetzer misses the shot to the body.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Hoetzer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales swings for the body but Hoetzer moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Hoetzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoetzer also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hoetzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoetzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoetzer throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales slips a straight right by Hoetzer.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Hoetzer shows good takedown defense.
Hoetzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries a low kick but Hoetzer avoids it.
Hoetzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoetzer misses with a low kick.
Gonzales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoetzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoetzer being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Hoetzer is keeping the position.
Gonzales looking to sit in guard and control but Hoetzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gonzales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoetzer's guard.
Hoetzer looking to control.
Gonzales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoetzer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gonzales has Hoetzer in his guard.
Hoetzer stays in close to Gonzales's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Hoetzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jasper Gonzales's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gonzales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoetzer defends it nicely.
Gonzales has his takedown stuffed
and Hoetzer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzales is looking to wear down Hoetzer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hoetzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoetzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoetzer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Hoetzer moved out of range.
Gonzales shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales ducks right into an uppercut from Hoetzer.
Hoetzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoetzer.
Hoetzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Hoetzer misses with a double jab.
Hoetzer ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoetzer walks into a left hand.
Gonzales is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hoetzer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gonzales avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoetzer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoetzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teddy Hoetzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoetzer ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoetzer tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoetzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoetzer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzales circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoetzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoetzer takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Hoetzer misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoetzer's waist but Hoetzer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzales off to one side.
Gonzales throws out a leg kick but Hoetzer moves out of range and Gonzales only half commits.
Hoetzer throws a looping overhand right but Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales slips a jab and a cross from Hoetzer.
Gonzales misses with a straight right.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Hoetzer.
Gonzales has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gonzales there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoetzer.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoetzer is fending him off so far but Gonzales persists. Nope, Hoetzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoetzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Hoetzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoetzer 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Hoetzer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taji Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo has chosen This is how we do as his entrance music. Jim Morrison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taji Bolo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taji Bolo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Morrison connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Bolo tumbling to the canvas! Morrison pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Bolo was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Morrison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diem Suari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diem Suari!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko avoids the head kick by Suari.
Darko rushes Suari and presses him up against the cage.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Suari.
Darko tries to land knees in the clinch but Suari avoids the damage to the body.
Darko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suari closes the distance and clinches up with Darko, looking for a takedown. Suari pushes Darko against the cage but Darko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suari slips a jab and a cross from Darko.
Suari tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darko wants it to stay on the feet.
Suari tries to clinch up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
Suari tries to clinch
and Darko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Darko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darko thows a big elbow that misses.
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darko prevents Suari from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suari keeping full guard, as Darko tries to pass.
Darko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darko looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Darko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donnie Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diem Suari.
Darko lands a couple of digs.
Darko 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.
Darko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Suari is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Suari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suari prevents Darko from breaking the clinch.
Darko can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suari with a knee to the head.
Darko is trying to break the clinch but Suari is controlling him.
Suari landing knees to the body.
Suari prevents the takedown attempt.
Darko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suari prevents it.
Darko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suari crunches a lovely knee into Darko's ribcage.
Suari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Darko manages to end up in side control.
Darko taking a break here but Suari is having none of it and regains half guard.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suari has escaped and now he's on top!
Darko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Darko dominated that round.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Darko is looking to clinch.
Suari throws a low kick but Darko avoids it.
Darko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suari wants to clinch but Darko slips to the side
and Darko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Darko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darko wants to pass to mount but Suari is defending the position.
Darko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darko.
Suari tries to roll over but Darko keeps him under control.
Suari tries to kick Darko off but Darko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donnie Darko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darko.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suari. Suari obviously looking to wear him down.
Suari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donnie Darko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darko checks a leg kick nicely.
Darko looks to throw the jab but Suari is out of range.
Darko clinches up with Suari and pushes him back against the cage.
Darko tries for a takedown but Suari manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Suari.
Suari stops a takedown attempt from Darko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darko wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diem Suari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suari shoots and misses
and Darko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Suari is pulling down on Darko's head. It's preventing any offense from Darko, at least for the moment.
Suari can't keep his opponent in guard - Darko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Darko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko trying to mount his opponent but Suari defends it.
Darko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darko.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Darko connects with a nice short shot to Suari's temple.
Darko moves into full mount! Suari won't be happy about that!
Darko looking to finish Suari with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suari!
Suari is squirming around, avoiding Darko's attempts to control the action.
Darko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Suari avoids a series of strikes thrown by Darko.
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.
Darko with a couple of short strikes.
Suari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Darko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suari is looking to escape.
Darko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suari can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Darko trying to control but Suari is having none of it.
The referee warns Suari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suari tries to reverse the position but Darko maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Darko 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. This is the final round!
Darko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suari misses with a takedown attempt
and Darko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darko's guard.
Suari stopping the sweep attempt from Darko.
Suari postures up.
Suari tries to stand but Darko is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suari being controlled here momentarily.
Darko wants to sweep but no luck.
Darko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Darko with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Diem Suari has been cut.
Darko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Darko wants to control the pace but Suari is squirming around nicely.
Darko lands a heavy elbow.
The cut above Diem Suari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Darko is landing with some decent strikes but Suari is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Diem Suari's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diem Suari's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donnie Darko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Vinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolla Ballo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinssi's entrance music is The Alan Parsons Project - Sirius. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veijo Vinssi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dolla Ballo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinssi missing with a left hand there. Ballo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Vinssi.
A clash of legs there as Vinssi blocks the low kick.
Vinssi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ballo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ballo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vinssi as he jumps to the side.
Vinssi scores with a three punch combo!
Ballo looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballo tries to clinch there but Vinssi circles away.
Vinssi lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ballo - he's out on his feet here! Vinssi follows up with another monster hook that separates Ballo from consciousness! Ballo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Vinssi stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Veijo Vinssi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roni Kultainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Cafuzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kultainen comes to the cage accompanied by Promoe - Svennebanan. Roni Kultainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roni Kultainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Cafuzo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kultainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kultainen slips a straight right by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kultainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cafuzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kultainen.
Cafuzo has managed to clinch.
Cafuzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cafuzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kultainen.
A slow jab from Kultainen misses its intended target.
Kultainen misses with a body shot.
Kultainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kultainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cafuzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kultainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cafuzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kultainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kultainen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cafuzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kultainen but great work by Cafuzo.
Kultainen is looking to regain half guard here but Cafuzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Kultainen manages to get back to half guard.
Cafuzo is trying to work for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Kultainen won't allow Cafuzo to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cafuzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kultainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cafuzo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cafuzo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cafuzo tries to control but Kultainen wriggling away.
Kultainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kultainen trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cafuzo working for a guillotine from mount but Kultainen is in no mood to give up.
Cafuzo wants to take Kultainen's back here but Kultainen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
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.
Cafuzo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kultainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cafuzo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kultainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cafuzo looks gassed!
Kultainen is looking for a sweep.
Kultainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kultainen is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cafuzo fails to take his opponent's back.
Kultainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cafuzo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kultainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen is looking to get to half guard.
Kultainen is working hard here to advance position.
Cafuzo throws some wild stikes that Kultainen manages to avoid easily.
Cafuzo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kultainen is surviving well by controlling Cafuzo's body position as best he can.
Kultainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kultainen wants to improve his position but Cafuzo is controlling well.
Cafuzo is trying to work for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Cafuzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cafuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Cafuzo is looking to take a break and control but Kultainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kultainen actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Cafuzo seems content to control.
Kultainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kultainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kultainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kultainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Cafuzo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kultainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kultainen sneaks back into half guard.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura but Kultainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cafuzo to get the leverage.
Kultainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kultainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Cafuzo 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.
Kultainen misses with a few strikes there.
Kultainen scores with a punch to the head.
Kultainen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cafuzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kultainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cafuzo manages to avoid it.
Cafuzo instigates a clinch.
Kultainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kultainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cafuzo has him pressed against the cage.
Kultainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cafuzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roni Kultainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cafuzo slips under a jab from Kultainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kultainen darts in trying to clinch
and Cafuzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kultainen's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cafuzo stands and throws Kultainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cafuzo moves into full mount!
Cafuzo working for a submission but Kultainen is keeping him at bay.
Kultainen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cafuzo.
Cafuzo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kultainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cafuzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kultainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cafuzo's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kultainen manages to get to full guard.
Kultainen keeping full guard, as Cafuzo tries to pass.
Kultainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cafuzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cafuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kultainen is looking for a sweep. Cafuzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cafuzo trying to mount his opponent but Kultainen defends it.
Carl Cafuzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cafuzo is keen to just control but Kultainen is a slippery customer.
Cafuzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kultainen is staying active underneath Cafuzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kultainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kultainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kultainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cafuzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kultainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cafuzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kultainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kultainen keeping moving, preventing Cafuzo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cafuzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cafuzo looks to throw the jab but Kultainen is out of range.
Kultainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cafuzo.
Kultainen tries to clinch up
and Cafuzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cafuzo avoids the body shot from Kultainen.
Kultainen throws a series of punches but Cafuzo avoids them all with ease.
Kultainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cafuzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cafuzo.
Cafuzo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cafuzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Cafuzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kultainen wants to clinch
and Cafuzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kultainen keeping moving, preventing Cafuzo from controlling successfully.
Cafuzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kultainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cafuzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kultainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cafuzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cafuzo has escaped and now he's on top!
Cafuzo stands and throws Kultainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cafuzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kultainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kultainen tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kultainen's face as Cafuzo controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafuzo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kultainen!
Cafuzo looking to control but Kultainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kultainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Cafuzo tries to control but Kultainen wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cafuzo looking for a guillotine from mount but Kultainen is having none of it.
Kultainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cafuzo throwing strikes here but Kultainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kultainen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kultainen staying busy and making it hard for Cafuzo to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cafuzo's guard. Nice work there by Kultainen.
Kultainen wants to pass the guard but Cafuzo is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cafuzo is on top in guard.
Kultainen wants to stand up but Cafuzo is controlling him.
Cafuzo passes Kultainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cafuzo is trying to control. Kultainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cafuzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cafuzo 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.
Kultainen actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafuzo wants to pass to mount but Kultainen is defending the position.
Kultainen tries to get to full guard but Cafuzo has control of the leg.
Cafuzo moves nicely into side control.
Cafuzo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cafuzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kultainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carl Cafuzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cafuzo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cafuzo trying to control the position but Kultainen is working away.
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.
Cafuzo tries for a kimura but Kultainen is defending well.
Cafuzo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kultainen is trying to escape the position but Cafuzo is controlling the position.
Cafuzo trying to control the action but Kultainen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kultainen wants to clinch but Cafuzo slips to the side
so Cafuzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kultainen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cafuzo!
Kultainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Cafuzo is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Cafuzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cafuzo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Cafuzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Velnart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Baller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Velnart!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Baller.
Velnart misses with a hook. Baller ducked under it nicely.
Baller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baller staying out of range there.
Baller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baller slips a straight right by Velnart.
Velnart throws out a loose jab but Baller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velnart looks to land a combination but Baller avoids it well.
Baller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velnart.
A slow jab from Velnart misses its intended target.
Velnart fails to land with a series of punches.
Velnart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baller fails to land with a series of punches.
Baller lands a jab to Velnart's midsection.
Velnart swinging wilding here.
Velnart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baller looks to land a left hand but Velnart moved out of range nicely.
Velnart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller works Velnart's body with a nice hook.
Velnart looks gassed!
Baller throws a series of punches but Velnart moves out of range.
Velnart takes one to the chin there.
A shot to de liver by Baller. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velnart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baller scores with a hook to the body. Velnart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baller scores with a nice right hand.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baller drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Velnart right on the button. Velnart goes down! Baller follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Baller gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Baller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuudai Ryuu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuudai Ryuu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot V!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riot V fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryuu avoids it really well and circles away.
Riot V wants to clinch.
Riot V looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riot V seems to be looking for submissions.
Riot V not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryuu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riot V is looking for submissions but instead, Ryuu has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu looking to control.
Ryuu keeping full guard, as Riot V tries to pass.
Ryuu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riot V gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riot V pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryuu is keeping the position for now.
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.
Riot V postures up in Ryuu's guard and throws a big left but Ryuu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riot V advances to half guard.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V postures up.
Ryuu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riot V is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riot V is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V wants to control but Ryuu is keeping him busy.
Riot V wants to free his trapped foot but Ryuu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riot V is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riot V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuu keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riot V misses with a takedown attempt - Ryuu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryuu takes a swing at Riot V's ribcage but misses.
Ryuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riot V, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryuu prevents Riot V from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riot V as Ryuu tries to tie him up.
Riot V gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryuu regains guard.
Riot V pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryuu is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryuu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riot V is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Riot V 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.
Riot V shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryuu sprawls well. He's pushed Riot V's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryuu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Max Riot V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuu misses with a body shot.
Ryuu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riot V.
Ryuu ducks under a wild hook from Riot V.
Riot V darts in trying to clinch
and Ryuu counters with a left and a right that stings Riot V.
Riot V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
A good leg kick by Ryuu.
Riot V is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryuu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryuu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riot V has time to react.
Ryuu scores with a body shot.
Ryuu cracks Riot V with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryuu lands a nice looking body kick.
Yuudai Ryuu is winning the standup battle so far.
Riot V fails with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riot V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryuu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riot V, pushing him back against the cage.
Riot V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryuu is looking to break free of the clinch but Riot V has double underhooks.
Ryuu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riot V drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryuu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riot V circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands with an uppercut that bounces Riot V off the cage and back into rage.
Riot V with a poor takedown
and Ryuu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yuudai Ryuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryuu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuu scores with a nice right hand.
Max Riot V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riot V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryuu lands with a nice combination. Riot V backs away looking to recover.
Ryuu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riot V with a poor takedown
and Ryuu counters with a straight right hand.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryuu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu breaks the clinch.
Riot V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a left to the body.
Riot V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu moves into the clinch.
Ryuu gets underhooks to prevent Riot V's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Ryuu.
Ryuu presses Riot V against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryuu pushes Riot V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryuu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riot V pulls guard successfully.
Riot V trying to keep a closed guard but Ryuu is proving a slippery customer.
Ryuu 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.
Riot V working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu won't allow Riot V to sweep him here.
Riot V escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryuu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Riot V keeps moving.
Ryuu stands and throws Riot V's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riot V tries to bench press Ryuu off him but Ryuu keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riot V is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryuu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryuu is thwarting Riot V's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryuu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riot V's head backwards.
Ryuu misses with an uppercut.
Riot V throws a lazy right hand but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryuu ducks under a wild hook from Riot V.
Ryuu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Ryuu.
Riot V looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riot V loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryuu keeping moving, preventing Riot V from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riot V drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryuu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Riot V has Ryuu in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riot V 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.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
Ryuu tries to free his leg and advance position but Riot V is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
Riot V trying to keep a closed guard but Ryuu is proving a slippery customer.
Ryuu wants to control from the top but Riot V keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a left to the body.
Riot V looks for a takedown but Ryuu sprawls well.
Ryuu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryuu stalks Riot V and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riot V's face. Riot V staggers backwards, shaken.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riot V thinking.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryuu.
Ryuu lands a nice hook to Riot V's body. Riot V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riot V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riot V misses with a takedown attempt
and Ryuu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryuu throws a body punch but Riot V moves out of range.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryuu lands with a right hand.
Ryuu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riot V circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryuu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riot V misses with a takedown
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Ryuu misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riot V gets the takedown into side control.
Riot V fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Riot V swings around for an armbar but Ryuu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riot V's guard.
Ryuu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryuu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riot V's guard.
Riot V works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riot V has his foot on Ryuu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryuu works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryuu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryuu slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu clearly takes 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.
Riot V tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryuu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot V somewhat.
Riot V shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryuu as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ryuu.
Ryuu lands a really nice looking cross but Riot V seems unphased.
Ryuu tests Riot V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryuu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryuu sizes up Riot V with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ryuu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riot V.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riot V. That did some damage!
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but Ryuu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryuu!
Riot V looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryuu lands an overhand right.
Riot V fails with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryuu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryuu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riot V closes the distance but Ryuu moves to the side
and Ryuu counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryuu is looking to clinch.
Riot V with a poor takedown
and Ryuu counters with a left to the body.
Ryuu scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riot V is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riot V throws a looping overhand right but Ryuu ducks down to avoid it.
Ryuu cracks a nice hook into Riot V's ribs.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ryuu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riot V's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu tests Riot V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryuu lands with a straight right. Riot V didn't see that one coming.
Riot V darts in trying to clinch
and Ryuu counters with a leg kick.
Riot V looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riot V throws and elbow that misses. Ryuu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riot V's guard. Nice move by Ryuu!
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu stopping the sweep attempt from Riot V.
Ryuu stays in close to Riot V's body and controls the position.
Ryuu trying to control but Riot V is working from the bottom.
Riot V wants to sweep but no luck.
Riot V is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryuu defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryuu advances to half guard.
Riot V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuudai Ryuu had his way with Max Riot V in that round.
That's time! Ryuu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Riot V rushes Ryuu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryuu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riot V.
Riot V blocks an uppercut.
Riot V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryuu works on Riot V's body with a couple of short punches.
Ryuu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riot V can do to turn this around?
Ryuu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riot V.
Ryuu is pushing Riot V up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryuu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryuu wants to stall.
Ryuu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu manages to get underhooks.
Riot V has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryuu.
Ryuu manages to break the clinch.
Riot V has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riot V tries for a takedown but Ryuu circles away easily
and Ryuu counters with a nice body shot.
Yuudai Ryuu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Riot V.
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.
Riot V on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riot V gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryuu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riot V shoots and misses
and Ryuu counters with an inside leg kick.
Riot V slips a jab and a cross from Ryuu.
Riot V with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryuu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryuu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riot V doesn't seem bothered though.
Riot V fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riot V with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryuu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryuu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riot V doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryuu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuu lands with an overhand left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riot V.
Riot V tries to move to mount but Ryuu blocks the move with his legs.
Riot V is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryuu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riot V tries to advance to mount but Ryuu instead regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot V is working for a submission of some sort.
Riot V sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yuudai Ryuu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Riot V wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuu keeps working.
Riot V is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ryuu still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ryuu has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Max Riot V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riot V is looking for a sweep.
Riot V seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryuu dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuudai Ryuu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryuu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuudai Ryuu!
Yuudai Ryuu retains his heavyweight title!
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