Sacrifice: Esposito vs Struuve PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Pegasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Ricardo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rufus Pegasus's chin.

Pegasus
vs
Ricardo

188 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Rufus Pegasus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo with a hook.

It looks like Rufus Pegasus has been cut.
Ricardo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pegasus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pegasus is defended easily by Ricardo.
Pegasus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Pegasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ricardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ricardo is stalling in the full guard.
Ricardo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ricardo 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.
Ricardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ricardo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo working some strikes from top position.
Ricardo stays in close to Pegasus's body and controls the position.
Pegasus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mauricio Ricardo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricardo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegasus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ricardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ricardo connects with a looping right hand.

Ricardo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ricardo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ricardo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ricardo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ricardo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pegasus pushes Ricardo off looking to stand but Ricardo dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pegasus actively working from the bottom here.
Ricardo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ricardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pegasus defending well though.
Ricardo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pegasus tries to get to full guard but Ricardo has control of the leg.
Pegasus is breathing heavily.

Ricardo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pegasus to get to his feet.
Pegasus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ricardo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ricardo stands up and waves to Pegasus to follow him.
Ricardo scores with a jab. Pegasus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricardo lands a glancing blow to the side of Pegasus's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricardo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pegasus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ricardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Ricardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rufus Pegasus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pegasus defending well as Ricardo loads up on a big left hand.
Mauricio Ricardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pegasus walks into a straight right hand from Ricardo.

Pegasus is rocked!
Ricardo dances in with a quick combination. Pegasus is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ricardo snaps Pegasus's head back. Pegasus stumbles backwards against the ropes. Ricardo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Pegasus's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Pegasus just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mauricio Ricardo!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ZEN FURY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximianus Herculius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximianus Herculius has the eye of the tiger tonight.

FURY
vs
Herculius

170 cm
24
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ZEN FURY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximianus Herculius!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herculius has a takedown stuffed.
Herculius looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

FURY is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Herculius's half guard.
FURY looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
FURY moves into full mount! Herculius won't be happy about that!
FURY lands a big elbow.
FURY lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herculius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
FURY takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FURY cracks Herculius with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

FURY working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Herculius looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by FURY! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). ZEN FURY!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Engels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mutant
vs
Engels

215 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Engels!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mutant closes the distance and clinches.
Engels is working for takedown but Mutant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mutant tries a knee to the head but Engels blocks it.
Mutant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Engels blocks it with crossed arms.
Mutant tries to land knees in the clinch but Engels avoids the damage to the body.
Mutant lands an elbow that stopped Engels in his tracks for a moment.
Mutant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engels or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutant.
Mutant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Engels looks gassed!
Mutant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutant lands a nice elbow.
Mutant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mutant digs a right hand into Engels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Engels's gas tank.
Mutant scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Johan Engels has been cut.
Engels takes an elbow to the temple.
Engels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mutant scores with a hook to the body.
Engels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mutant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Engels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mutant landing knees to the head.
Engels wants a takedown.
Engels wants a takedown.
Bas Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Engels.
Engels wants a takedown.
Engels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mutant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Engels tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Mutant moves into the clinch.
Mutant tries to land a knee to the head but Engels blocks with his arms.
Mutant is pressed up against the ropes. Engels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutant down to the mat. Mutant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mutant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Mutant forces Engels back against the ropes and clinches.
Mutant missing with knees to the body.
Engels blocks a body shot from Mutant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Engels lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mutant kicks Engels off and gets back to his feet.
Mutant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Engels closes the distance but Mutant moves to the side

and Mutant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mutant throws an elbow that misses.
Mutant connects with a knee to the head.
Engels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mutant landing knees to the body.
Mutant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mutant tries to land a knee to the head but Engels blocks with his arms.
Engels can't get the takedown.
Mutant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mutant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Engels can't get the takedown.

Engels gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Mutant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice shot by Mutant.
Engels darts in trying to clinch

and Mutant moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant misses with a knee to the head.
Engels wants a takedown.
Mutant landing knees to the body.
Mutant prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Engels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engels goes for a takedown attempt but Mutant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Engels wants to clinch

and Mutant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mutant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Engels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mutant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mutant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Engels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Engels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Engels is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mutant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mutant obliges.
Mutant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutant throws an elbow but it misses.
Engels blocks an uppercut.

Engels gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Mutant manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engels darts in trying to clinch

and Mutant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Engels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mutant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Engels blocks it with crossed arms.
Mutant is pressed up against the ropes. Engels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutant down to the mat. Mutant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Engels tries to clinch

and Mutant moves into the clinch.
Engels is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutant presses Engels against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Engels takes a shot to the head.
Engels has Mutant pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mutant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Engels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mutant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Engels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mutant landing knees to the head.
Mutant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Engels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Engels is working for takedown but Mutant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Engels is trying to drag Mutant to the mat but Mutant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mutant lands a knee to the body.
Engels tries to score a body lock takedown but Mutant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mutant lands an elbow inside that Engels shrugs off.
Mutant lands an elbow inside.
Engels is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Mutant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Engels wants a takedown but no success here.
Engels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Engels tries to clinch
and Mutant counters with a thumping low kick.
Engels tries to clinch
and Mutant counters with a nice body shot.
Johan Engels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engels tries to clinch
and Mutant counters with a nice kick to the body.

Mutant has Engels up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mutant.
Mutant lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mutant.
Engels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mutant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Engelss head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mutant misses with a knee to the head.
Engels wants a takedown but no success here.
Engels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mutant crunches a lovely knee into Engels's ribcage.
Engels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engels clinches but Mutant breaks the clinch

and Mutant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Mutant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Engels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mutant rushes Engels and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Engels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Engels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mutant lands a knee to the head.
Bas Mutant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mutant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mutant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutant.
Engels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bas Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Engels.
Mutant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mutant crunches a lovely knee into Engels's ribcage.
Engels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Engels wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Mutant.
Mutant connects with a knee to the head.
Engels goes for a takedown attempt but Mutant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Engels clinches but Mutant breaks the clinch
and Mutant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Engels looks to clinch

and Mutant moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mutant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Engels has Mutant pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mutant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mutant is pressed up against the ropes. Engels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutant down to the mat. Mutant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mutant moves into range and clinches up with Engels.
Mutant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mutant lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant landing knees to the head.
Mutant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mutant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutant prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mutant with a knee to the head.
Engels tries for a takedown but Mutant manages to get underhooks.
Mutant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Engels.
Mutant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mutant lands a damaging elbow.
Mutant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engels can do to turn this around?
Mutant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engels.
Mutant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Engels avoiding damage as Mutant throws knees to the body.
Mutant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Engels wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Mutant.
Mutant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mutant lands a nice elbow.
Mutant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Engels blocks it with crossed arms.
Engels blocks an elbow strike from Mutant.
Engels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mutant.
Knees to the body from Mutant.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mutant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Engels's brow.
Mutant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mutant misses with an elbow over the top.
Engels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mutant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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.
Engels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Mutant - that landed with a thud.
Mutant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Engels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Engels is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mutant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mutant missing with knees to the body.
Engels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mutant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engels.
Mutant lands a nice knee to the body.
Mutant throws a head punch that misses.

Engels gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mutant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Engels is standing up over Mutant. Mutant looks to escape but Engels dives into side control.

Engels decides to stand back up. Engels steps back and let's Mutant get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mutant drives through and clinches with Engels against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mutant obliges.
Mutant is pressed up against the ropes. Engels has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mutant down to the mat. Mutant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mutant takes the fight into the clinch.
Engels takes an elbow to the temple.
Engels takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mutant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Engels is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mutant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Mutant.
Engels takes an elbow to the temple.
Mutant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Engels stalling in the clinch but Mutant improves position.
Mutant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Engels wants a takedown but no success here.
Mutant scores a nice knee to the body.
Mutant lands a damaging elbow.
Mutant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mutant.
Engels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mutant scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mutant stops a takedown attempt from Engels.
Mutant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mutant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Engels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mutant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mutant stops a takedown attempt from Engels.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mutant.
Mutant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mutant working Engels over with knees to the body.
Mutant lands a left hand.
Engels avoiding damage as Mutant throws knees to the body.
Engels looking for a takedown.
Mutant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutant lands a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Mutant.
Engels tries to score a body lock takedown but Mutant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Mutant.
Mutant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mutant scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Engels.
Engels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutant crunches a lovely knee into Engels's ribcage.
Mutant lands a left hand.
Mutant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Engels's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Mutant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Engels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Engels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mutant counters with a solid body kick.

Mutant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mutant lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Mutant on the inside.
Mutant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mutant lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Engels or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mutant obliges.
Mutant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Engels.
Engels is trying to drag Mutant to the mat but Mutant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Engels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mutant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bas Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Engels.
Mutant lands a damaging elbow.
Mutant tries to land a knee to the head but Engels blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutant lands a knee to the body.
Engels has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mutant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mutant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Engels in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mutant lands an elbow inside.
Engels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Engels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mutant clinches up against the ropes.

Engels turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Engels manages to end up in side control.
Engels prevents Mutant from escaping the position.
Mutant wants to get back to his feet but Engels is dominant here and he's now got Mutant's back!
Mutant wants to get back to his feet.
Johan Engels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bas Mutant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engels missing with punches from the back.
Mutant is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mutant showing good submission defense here.
Mutant looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mutant trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Engels scores with punches to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Mutant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mutant, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Mutant!

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FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Jangwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Wasson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wasson
vs
Jangwal

170 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Wasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sunny Jangwal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jangwal tries to land a front kick but Wasson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jangwal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasson.
Jangwal throws a hook to the side of Wasson's head but Wasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jangwal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasson at a distance.
Jangwal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jangwal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangwal.

Jangwal darts in and clinches Wasson up against the ropes.
Jangwal misses with a body punch.
Jangwal is trying to break the clinch but Wasson has him pressed against the ropes.
Wasson prevents a body shot from Jangwal.
Wasson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jangwal lands a body shot.

Jangwal breaks from the clinch.
Wasson throws out a loose jab but Jangwal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jangwal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasson takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jangwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jangwal lands a head kick!
Jangwal misses with the combination.
Jangwal lands with a kick to the temple. Wasson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sunny Jangwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal scores with a shot to the body.
Jangwal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jangwal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Sunny Jangwal has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangwal moves away from the strike by Wasson.
Jangwal misses with a series of wild punches.
Jangwal throws a lazy right hand but Wasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasson blocks a jab.
Jangwal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jangwal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasson.
Jangwal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wasson tries to clinch up.
Jangwal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wasson's head.

It looks like Tommy Wasson has been cut.
Jangwal misses with a combination
and Wasson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jangwal.
Wasson staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal misses with a shot to the body
and Wasson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Jangwal lands but Wasson takes it in his stride.
Jangwal looks to clinch
and Wasson counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Jangwal finds it's target.
Jangwal scores with a head kick.
Wasson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wasson blocks a head kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasson. Wasson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jangwal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jangwal lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jangwal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal scores with a head kick.

Wasson is rocked!
Wasson throws a looping overhand right but Jangwal ducks down to avoid it.
Wasson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jangwal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wasson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wasson misses with a two punch combination.
Jangwal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasson throws a looping overhand right but Jangwal ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Jangwal dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jangwal tries to clinch but Wasson moves away
enabling Wasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Wasson.
Wasson defending well as Jangwal loads up on a big left hand.
Jangwal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jangwal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasson.
Wasson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jangwal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wasson's head.
Jangwal slips a jab and a cross from Wasson.
Jangwal throws an overhand right that lands on Wasson's shoulder, as Wasson tries to avoid the shot.
Jangwal scores with a head kick.
Sunny Jangwal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jangwal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wasson counters with a shoot takedown. Jangwal fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jangwal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wasson stopping the sweep attempt from Jangwal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangwal looking to control.
Wasson stopping the sweep attempt from Jangwal.
Wasson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wasson won't allow Jangwal to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jangwal is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jangwal tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasson is retaining full guard.
Wasson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wasson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wasson tries to get out of the position.

Jangwal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jangwal goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jangwal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wasson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jangwal wants to clinch but Wasson slips to the side
and Wasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jangwal throws a body punch but Wasson moves out of range.
Jangwal tries to land a front kick but Wasson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jangwal.
Wasson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That has opened up Sunny Jangwal's cut even more.
Wasson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wasson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wasson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jangwal misses the jab.
Wasson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jangwal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wasson counters with a straight right hand.
Wasson avoids the head kick by Jangwal.
Jangwal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jangwal.
Wasson defending well as Jangwal loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal throws a sloppy head kick and Wasson moves out of range easily.
Jangwal loads up on a big right hand but Wasson slips the punch.
Wasson throws a lazy body kick
and Jangwal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wasson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wasson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jangwal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jangwal tries to avoid it but Wasson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jangwal to the ground. Jangwal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jangwal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wasson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jangwal is defended easily by Wasson.
Jangwal scores with a hook.
Tommy Wasson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jangwal scores with a jab to the head.
Wasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jangwal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Wasson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jangwal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasson drops his hands momentarily and Jangwal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jangwal cracks the inside of Wasson's front leg.
Jangwal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wasson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jangwal tries to avoid it but Wasson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jangwal to the ground. Jangwal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wasson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jangwal looks to clinch
and Wasson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jangwal misses with a looping left.
Jangwal connects with a high kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jangwal. That snapped Wasson's head back.
Jangwal tries to bum rush Wasson with a series of wild strikes but Wasson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jangwal throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Wasson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jangwal misses with a double jab

and Wasson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wasson.
Wasson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jangwal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasson is trying to force a seperation but Jangwal has the dominant position.
Jangwal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jangwal.
Jangwal misses with a knee strike.
Jangwal is trying to break the clinch but Wasson has him pressed against the ropes.
Wasson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jangwal is trying to break the clinch but Wasson is controlling him.
Wasson looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jangwal throws an elbow but misses.
Jangwal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wasson up against the ropes.
Jangwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jangwal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wasson's efforts to push away.

Wasson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wasson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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.
Wasson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jangwal backs up against the ropes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jangwal.
Jangwal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wasson.
Wasson slips a straight right by Jangwal.
Wasson moves in looking to clinch but Jangwal pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jangwal.
Jangwal throws a combination that misses
and Wasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasson blocks a head kick by Jangwal.
Wasson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jangwal lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal lands with a slapping head kick.
Jangwal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wasson on the side of the head.
Wasson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jangwal momentarily.
Jangwal throws a combination that misses
and Wasson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The cut above Sunny Jangwal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jangwal throws a right hand that Wasson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wasson also avoids with ease.
Wasson wants to clinch up but Jangwal keeps it at a distance.
Jangwal looks to land a combination but Wasson avoids it well.
Jangwal takes a swing at Wasson's ribcage but misses.
Jangwal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jangwal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasson.
Jangwal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jangwal throws a sloppy head kick and Wasson moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jangwal throws an overhand right that lands on Wasson's shoulder, as Wasson tries to avoid the shot.
Wasson connects with a single shot there.
Jangwal throws a big shot that misses.
Jangwal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jangwal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wasson moves out of range as Jangwal strikes.
Wasson tries to bum rush Jangwal with a series of wild strikes but Jangwal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jangwal lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wasson throws a looping overhand right but Jangwal ducks down to avoid it.
Jangwal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jangwal is looking to clinch but Wasson is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Wasson.
I think Wasson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Wasson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Aquilani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Winnicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winnicki has chosen Kid Rock Bawitdaba as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Aquilani
vs
Winnicki

178 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

184 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Aquilani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Winnicki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquilani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winnicki avoids it really well and circles away.
Winnicki thuds his shin into the meat of Aquilani's side.
Winnicki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Winnicki lands a big head kick that sends Aquilani tumbling to the mat! Winnicki takes a step backwards and waves Aquilani back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Aquilani is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Winnicki and Aquilani falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Winnicki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Winnicki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Earl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Earl Jones
vs
Robertson

185 cm
24
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Earl Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Robertson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.

Robertson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Robertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robertson.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes Jones against the ropes but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.
Doug Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.

Robertson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Earl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Robertson.
Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson looks gassed!
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones feints and then cracks Robertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robertson down.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scores with a one two! Robertson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Robertson's head.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Robertson wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robertson circles away.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Robertson.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles 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.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Robertson backpedaling.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Earl Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robertson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robertson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones scores with a one two! Robertson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robertson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the ropes.
Robertson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson wants a takedown.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
James Earl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Robertson.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Robertson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is trying to keep Robertson in close.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robertson defends it easily.
Jones is looking to stand up but Robertson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robertson scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.

Robertson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robertson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones works over Robertson's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James Earl Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robertson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Robertson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Earl Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Robertson moves away

and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.

Robertson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robertson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones trying to control here.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robertson stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Robertson wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robertson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robertson has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Robertson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robertson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robertson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robertson tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones stalks Robertson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robertson's face. Robertson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robertson wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
James Earl Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.

Robertson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jones regains guard immediately.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Robertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robertson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robertson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robertson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones tries to bum rush Robertson with a series of wild strikes but Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robertson's knee momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Robertson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Robertson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Earl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Robertson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones with a hook.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is looking to advance position but Robertson won't allow it.
Jones is looking to stall here but Robertson recovers full guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Earl Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Earl Jones!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebaastian Struve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Esposito
vs
Struve

178 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Esposito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebaastian Struve!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito looks for the body kick but Struve saw that one coming.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Donk. Struve catches Esposito right on the button with a cross.
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Struve manages to avoid it.
Struve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Esposito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Esposito stuffs the takedown attempt from Struve. Struve gets slowly back to his feet.
Struve misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sebaastian Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Struve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esposito as he avoids it easily.
Esposito slaps away a takedown attempt from Struve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frank Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebaastian Struve.
Esposito throws a wild body kick that Struve sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve shoots in but no luck this time.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Struve.
Esposito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Struve finds it's way round the side to connect with Esposito's head.
A cross from Struve lands.
Frank Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struve thuds his right hand into Esposito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Esposito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Struve misses with a looping right.
Struve throws a hook but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito tries to score with a low kick but Struve moves his leg out of the way.
Esposito walks into a left hand.
Struve fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Esposito avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve looks to throw a body kick

and Esposito counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esposito.
Struve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Struve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Struve.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Struve.
Esposito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Struve.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Struve is trying to break the clinch but Esposito is controlling him.
Struve is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Struve manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Struve.
Jab from Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito moves out of range as Struve strikes.
Esposito scores with a body shot.
Struve looks gassed!
Esposito thumps Struve with a low kick.
Esposito scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito doesn't manage to clinch there - Struve circles away.
Struve ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Esposito lands with an uppercut that bounces Struve off the ropes and back into rage.
Esposito misses with a body shot.

Esposito instigates a clinch.
Struve is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito stalling.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Struve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Esposito.
Still in the clinch, Esposito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Struve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito lands a shoulder strike.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Esposito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito lands an elbow that stopped Struve in his tracks for a moment.
Struve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Esposito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Struve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Struve backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Esposito.
Struve takes an elbow to the temple.
Esposito trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito is leaning against Struve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Esposito.
Esposito stalls.
A short right from Esposito.
Esposito missing with knees to the body.
Struve dodges an elbow strike from Esposito.
Esposito trying to stall but Struve improves his position.
Esposito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Struve tries to break free but Esposito pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Struve managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
Struve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Struve effectively controlling the action here.
Esposito lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Esposito dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Esposito throws a low kick but Struve avoids it.
A big right from Esposito misses.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Struve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Esposito misses the jab.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Struve is just out of range.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Struve's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Struve duly obliges.
Struve fails with the takedown.
Struve is breathing heavily.
Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Struve.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Struve scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Struve shoots in looking for a takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl out of it but Struve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Esposito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Struve shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Esposito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Struve wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Esposito pulls Struve in close to prevent any damage.
Struve has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struve wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Struve cracks Esposito with a solid left hand.
Esposito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Struve from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve postures up.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Struve manages to get himself to full guard.
Struve being controlled here, momentarily.
Struve trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Struve is trying to hold Esposito in close to prevent damage but Esposito has managed to pass into half guard.
Struve is refusing to be controlled, as Esposito sits in half guard.
Esposito is taking a breather. Struve says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Struve is not content to let Esposito control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struve is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Esposito will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Struve misses with a straight left.
Struve misses with a hook.
Struve checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Esposito as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Esposito misses.
Struve connects with a right hand. Esposito shakes it off.
Frank Esposito is winning the standup battle so far.
Struve moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Struve clobbers Esposito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Struve shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Struve thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struve.
Esposito trying to control here.
Struve thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esposito's head.
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Struve thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
Struve thows a huge punch but Esposito dodges it nicely.
Struve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Struve throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Esposito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struve.
Struve lands a jab to the head.
Struve misses with a two punch combination.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Struve.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Esposito tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struve.
Struve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esposito to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Struve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Struve loads up on a big right hand but Esposito slips the punch.
Struve misses with a takedown attempt
and Esposito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Esposito. No joy for Struve on that attempt.
Struve throws a series of punches but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Struve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito throws a series of strikes that have Struve backpedaling.

Struve is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito blocks a head kick by Struve.
Esposito throws a solid leg kick but Struve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Esposito.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Struve.
Esposito misses with the body kick
and Struve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Struve throws a leg kick that misses.
Struve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Esposito throws a front kick that sends Struve stumbling back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Esposito.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struve moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito avoids the body shot from Struve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Esposito clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Struve throws a head kick that misses.
Struve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Esposito in his tracks.
Struve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Esposito.
Struve looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Struve looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely.
Struve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito tries a head kick but it misses.
Struve feints and then cracks Esposito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Nice shot lands for Struve.
A telegraphed right hand from Struve misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Struve moved away.
Struve misses with a body punch
and Esposito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Struve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Struve throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Struve throws a lazy right hand but Esposito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esposito has time to react.

Esposito rushes Struve and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Struve drops down looking for an ankle pick but Esposito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Struve is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Struve misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries to clinch up but Struve circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Esposito misses the target.
Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struve was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito.
Struve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esposito misses with a double jab
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esposito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Struve misses.
Struve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esposito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Struve misses with a hook.
Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Struve misses the target.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
Struve misses with a straight left.
Struve connects with a solid leg kick.
Esposito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esposito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esposito blocks a jab.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Struve looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito tries to clinch
and Struve counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Struve - just one landing.
An inside leg kick from Esposito misses.
Struve lands a nice hook to Esposito's body. Esposito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Struve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Struve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Struve looks to throw the jab but Esposito is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some bone on bone action there as Struve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Struve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Esposito will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Struve throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struve shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esposito pinned against the cage. Esposito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esposito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Esposito tried to score with a low kick but Struve checks it.
Struve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esposito's hands.
Esposito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito slips under a jab from Struve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Struve can do to turn this around?
Esposito slips under a jab from Struve.
Esposito throws a chopping leg kick but Struve manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Esposito moves forwards but Struve connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Struve staying out of range there.
Esposito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Struve misses with a straight left.
Esposito looks to land a body kick but Struve moved away.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Struve circles away.
Struve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Struve changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Esposito looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Struve tries to move to mount but Esposito blocks the move with his legs.
Struve is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Esposito is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve laying and praying for a moment but Esposito takes advantage and regains half guard.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Struve throwing shots but Esposito is blocking nicely.
Sebaastian Struve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struve is looking to advance position but Esposito won't allow it.
Struve lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Struve is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Struve with the ground and pound but Esposito uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Struve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esposito has Struve pulled in close to control his posture.
Frank Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Struve tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard.

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.
Struve trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito controls Struve momentarily but Struve frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Struve throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Struve misses with a shot to the body
and Esposito counters with a slapping leg kick.
Esposito moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
Esposito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Esposito.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esposito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Esposito!
Frank Esposito retains his welterweight title!

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