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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. Imum has chosen Candy Paint - Ken Tuck as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Van der Laan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Imum!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van der Laan thows a leg kick but Imum checks it
and Imum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses
enabling Imum to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van der Laan looks to throw a body kick
and Imum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van der Laan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Imum misses
and Van der Laan counters with an inside leg kick.
Imum avoids the head kick by Van der Laan.
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.
Imum motions for Van der Laan to come forward. Imum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Imum shoots in but Van der Laan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van der Laan misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van der Laan.
Van der Laan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imum counters with a nice leg kick.
Imum lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws the kick towards the body but Van der Laan avoids it.
Van der Laan looks to throw a body kick
and Imum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van der Laan checks a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van der Laan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Imum will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Imum or perhaps it was just good defense by Van der Laan which made him look bad.
Van der Laan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imum misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum avoids the head kick by Van der Laan.
Imum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van der Laan's head.
Van der Laan throws a lazy head kick
and Imum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick
and Imum counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Van der Laan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum takes a swing at Van der Laan's ribcage but misses.
Imum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van der Laan rather than just go for the knockout.
Imum connects with a high kick.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick
enabling Imum to counter with a crisp jab.
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Imum moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Van der Laan misses
and Imum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van der Laan thinking.
Van der Laan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Imum misses with a jab to the body
and Van der Laan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Imum really felt that one!
Van der Laan blocks a head kick by Imum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan throws a lazy head kick
and Imum counters with an inside leg kick.
Van der Laan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Imum checks it well.
Good exchange - Van der Laan coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Imum misses the body punch
and Van der Laan counters with a leg kick.
Van der Laan throws a front kick aimed at Imum's knee but Imum avoids it well.
Imum swings for the body but Van der Laan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van der Laan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick but Imum moved away.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Van der Laan wants to clinch
and Imum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van der Laan won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Van der Laan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Van der Laan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imum takes a little break here. Van der Laan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Imum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Imum trying to control the action but Van der Laan is working from the bottom.
Andre Van der Laan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Imum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Van der Laan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imum creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van der Laan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Imum working away.
Imum controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Imum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Imum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicky Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's entrance music is Say my name. A fine choice. Vegas has chosen The Prodigy 'Omen' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vicky Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James pushes Vegas up against the cage in a clinch.
James can't get the takedown.
Vegas lands a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vegas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James jumps guard but Vegas stands there with James around his waist. James gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
James lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vegas obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a right hand.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
James being controlled against the cage.
James manages to pull guard.
Vegas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working for a triangle but Vegas defends it easily.
Vegas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but James has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vegas is looking to defend but James has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vegas! James pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vegas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse James!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witsanunat Thaksin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Gerous could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Witsanunat Thaksin's chin.
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198 lbs
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187 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Witsanunat Thaksin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Thaksin counter with a right hand.
Thaksin swinging wildly here.
Thaksin throws a low kick but Gerous moves out of range easily.
Gerous wants to clinch but Thaksin slips to the side
and Thaksin counters with a big head kick but Gerous shrugs it off.
Thaksin keeps the fight on the outside.
Thaksin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gerous counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thaksin won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gerous in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thaksin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Gerous!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mavic Krow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mavic Krow!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a right and a left that Krow avoids nicely.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Krow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krow with a poor takedown
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krow.
Steel cracks the inside of Krow's front leg.
Krow looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel is looking to clinch but Krow is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Krow moves away and avoids it.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel is looking to clinch.
Steel tries to clinch but Krow moves out of range.
Steel moves in looking to clinch but Krow pushes him 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.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Krow moved out of range.
Steel throws a head kick but Krow moves out of range.
Steel tries to clinch there but Krow circles away.
Steel misses with a hook. Krow ducked under it nicely.
Krow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Krow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krow moves away.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Krow was not able to check.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mavic Krow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Mavic Krow has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krow circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mavic Krow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Krow tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Krow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krow momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krow misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a good low kick that Krow was not able to check.
Krow is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel drops Krow with a beautiful combination! Krow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steel counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Krow has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Steel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsuyoshi Tamatso (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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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamatso throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Meyde's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Meyde tries to avoid it.
Van Der Meyde misses with a combination
and Tamatso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Der Meyde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamatso.
Tamatso throws a front kick aimed at Van Der Meyde's knee but Van Der Meyde avoids it well.
Tamatso closes the distance and pushes Van Der Meyde back into the cage.
Tamatso lands a body shot.
Van Der Meyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamatso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Der Meyde has time to react.
Tamatso throws a shot to the body.
Tamatso tries to clinch up but Van Der Meyde circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamatso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Meyde counters with a series of strikes. Tamatso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tamatso misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tamatso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Tamatso misses
and Van Der Meyde moves into the clinch.
Tamatso has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Der Meyde regains guard immediately.
Van Der Meyde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tamatso is controlling him.
Tamatso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Meyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tamatso wants to control from the top but Van Der Meyde keeps moving.
Tamatso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso prevents Van Der Meyde from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Meyde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamatso trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Meyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Der Meyde wants to get back to his feet but Tamatso passes into half guard.
Van Der Meyde tries to kick Tamatso off but Tamatso keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamatso.
Van Der Meyde won't allow Tamatso to pass to mount.
Tamatso controlling the pace.
Tamatso thows a huge punch but Van Der Meyde dodges it nicely.
Tamatso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Tamatso looking to control but Van Der Meyde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamatso looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamatso won't let Van Der Meyde get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tamatso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Der Meyde misses with a two punch combination.
Tamatso misses with a combination
and Van Der Meyde holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tamatso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Der Meyde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Der Meyde lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tamatso taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Der Meyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Tamatso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Tamatso's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoshi Tamatso.
Van Der Meyde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tamatso is pushing Van Der Meyde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Der Meyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Meyde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Der Meyde lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Der Meyde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamatso is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tamatso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Meyde's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tamatso.
Van Der Meyde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamatso tries to work over Van Der Meyde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamatso tries a body shot but Van Der Meyde blocks it.
Van Der Meyde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamatso.
Van Der Meyde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tamatso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tamatso leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meyde has had enough of the clinch but Tamatso keeps him there for the moment.
Tamatso digs a right hand underneath Van Der Meyde's ribcage. Van Der Meyde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tamatso lands with a left to the head.
Van Der Meyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Meyde misses with a head kick.
Van Der Meyde has closed the distance and engaged Tamatso in a clinch.
Tamatso pushes Van Der Meyde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamatso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Der Meyde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Der Meyde is working Tamatso over against the cage.
Tamatso stalling.
Tamatso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Der Meyde.
Tamatso missing with knees to the body.
Van Der Meyde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tamatso throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso tries a body shot but Van Der Meyde blocks it.
Van Der Meyde working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamatso.
Van Der Meyde is trying to break the clinch but Tamatso has him pressed against the cage.
Van Der Meyde lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamatso backwards.
Van Der Meyde wants to stall.
Van Der Meyde seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tamatso is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tamatso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Der Meyde.
Tamatso effectively controlling the action here.
Tamatso looking for a takedown.
Tamatso prevents Van Der Meyde from breaking the clinch.
Van Der Meyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Meyde avoids the head kick by Tamatso.
Tamatso misses with a hook to the body
and Van Der Meyde counters with a two punch combo.
Van Der Meyde moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tamatso.
Van Der Meyde tries to break the clinch but Tamatso is controlling the position.
Tamatso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tamatso scores with a hook to the body.
Van Der Meyde stalling in the clinch but Tamatso improves position.
Tamatso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Meydes head.
Tamatso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tamatso pushes Van Der Meyde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamatso trying to land knees to the body.
Tamatso trying to land knees to the body.
Van Der Meyde tries to circle away but Tamatso has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamatso lands a right hand.
Tamatso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Der Meyde is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tamatso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tamatso missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tamatso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tamatso struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Meyde controls his hands.
Van Der Meyde lands a nice uppercut.
Van Der Meyde can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tamatso.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tamatso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Meyde backwards.
Nice body punch from Tamatso.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tamatso.
Tamatso keeps control of Van Der Meyde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso trying to land knees to the body.
Tamatso is working for takedown but Van Der Meyde is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Der Meyde tries to break the clinch but Tamatso is controlling the position.
Van Der Meyde tries to circle away but Tamatso has him pinned against the cage.
Tamatso trying to stall but Van Der Meyde improves his position.
Van Der Meyde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Der Meyde taking a breather.
Van Der Meyde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tamatso lands an elbow inside that Van Der Meyde shrugs off.
Tamatso is struggling to control the position.
Van Der Meyde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamatso up against the cage.
Van Der Meyde blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamatso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tsuyoshi Tamatso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tamatso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamatso tries to throw a body punch but Van Der Meyde avoids it by throwing Tamatso back against the cage.
Tamatso has Van Der Meyde pushed against the cage.
Tamatso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Meyde backwards.
The referee calls for Tamatso to work.
Van Der Meyde looking to slow down the pace here.
Andy Van Der Meyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Der Meyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamatso has him pressed against the cage.
Tamatso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tsuyoshi Tamatso.
Tamatso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Meyde defends it nicely.
Van Der Meyde darts in and clinches Tamatso up against the cage.
Van Der Meyde is trying to break free.
Van Der Meyde misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamatso blocks a body shot from Van Der Meyde.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoshi Tamatso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tamatso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoshi Tamatso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki comes to the cage accompanied by Ratatat - Loud Pipes. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buck Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bradshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tikki clobbers Bradshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tikki throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradshaw shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tikki wants to improve his position but Bradshaw is controlling well.
Tikki controlling the position well.
Bradshaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikki actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tikki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tikki.
Tikki trying to keep a closed guard but Bradshaw is proving a slippery customer.
Tikki keeping moving, preventing Bradshaw from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tikki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tikki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tikki!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tikki tries to advance to mount but Bradshaw denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw is trying to work for a sweep but Tikki has mounted him!
BOOM! Tikki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bradshaw is trying to escape the mount.
Tikki blocks Bradshaw's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up.
Tikki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bradshaw is squirming around, avoiding Tikki's attempts to control the action.
Tikki lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tikki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tikki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bradshaw wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tikki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatu Tikki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliza Marie II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marie II comes into the arena with You�re the voice - John Farnham blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Purple Haze enters the cage!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliza Marie II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Purple Haze!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marie II throws a combination that misses
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Marie II.
It looks like Purple Haze has been cut.
Marie II keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marie II scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Marie II.
Haze looks gassed!
A short left from Marie II.
Haze is rocked!
Marie II working aggressively here.
Marie II lands a shot to the body.
Marie II throws a big uppercut that drops Haze! More strikes from Marie II and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haze lies dazed against the cage as Marie II celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliza Marie II!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bouncy Boink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Game. 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bouncy Boink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boink misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Boink throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan keeps Boink at a distance using the push kick.
Boink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Boink counters with a straight that turns Hogan's legs to rubber! Boink pushes forward with more strikes and Hogan goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bouncy Boink!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Stopped. Williams has chosen Alice In Chains - Rooster as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Ramsay clinches up against the cage.
Williams is looking to control Ramsay's arms but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsay controls the action.
Ramsay scores with a hook to the body.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramsay is keeping busy.
Ramsay manages to break the clinch.
Ramsay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams is looking to clinch but Ramsay is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Ramsay takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams tries to clinch but Ramsay is having none of it.
Ramsay slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramsay thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Ramsay scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramsay keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramsay manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a body punch but Ramsay moves out of range.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Ramsay counters with a leg kick.
Ramsay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Ramsay fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Ramsay keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramsay wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramsay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Williams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to clinch but Ramsay is having none of it.
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.
Ramsay throws a leg kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramsay just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries to clinch but Ramsay moves out of range.
Ramsay misses with a leg kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramsay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramsay sprawls well. Ramsay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Badr Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Williams.
A low kick from Ramsay misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Ramsay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramsay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramsay looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Ramsay misses with a combination
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramsay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramsay is keeping the position for now.
Williams is looking to advance position but Ramsay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramsay pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramsay has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramsay is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Ramsay is looking to stand but Ramsay has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
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.
Williams 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.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Ramsay defends easily.
Ramsay stands up from Williams's guard - Ramsay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams blocks the body kick.
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.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Ramsay counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Ramsay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Ramsay throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramsay keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramsay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsay works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Ramsay throws an off balance right hand
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Badr Ramsay will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramsay instigates a clinch.
Ramsay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramsay to the mat. Ramsay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Ramsay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramsay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramsay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramsay has Williams in his guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Ramsay is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramsay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Ramsay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams passes Ramsay's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Williams is trying to control. Ramsay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramsay has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Williams. Oh but Ramsay has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Williams goes limp - he's gone! Ramsay jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Badr Ramsay!
Badr Ramsay is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peppers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brainiac -- Chevelle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Jesus Saves. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
275 lbs
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255 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergeant Peppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peppers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peppers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peppers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Peppers from controlling successfully.
Peppers looking to pass the guard.
Peppers scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers 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.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peppers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peppers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peppers trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peppers is aware though and is defending well.
Peppers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peppers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peppers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peppers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Sergeant Peppers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Peppers misses with a wild combination.
Peppers throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Peppers pushes him off.
Peppers fails to land with a series of punches.
Peppers takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Peppers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peppers tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peppers to the ground. Peppers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
Peppers gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peppers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peppers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanchez's legs.
Sanchez is trying to control Peppers's posture but Peppers avoids it.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peppers working the head with strikes.
Sanchez prevents Peppers from moving into mount.
Peppers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peppers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Peppers sprawls well.
Peppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Peppers misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peppers misses the shot to the body.
Peppers closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Peppers pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers scores a takedown into full mount!
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Peppers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peppers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peppers avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Peppers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Peppers loaded up on that one.
Peppers wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peppers lands a big elbow.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Peppers's attempts to control the action.
Peppers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peppers throwing strikes here but Sanchez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers content just to control the position here.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Peppers has a good base and remains in mount.
Peppers tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Peppers.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Peppers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers looking to finish Sanchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanchez!
Peppers landing shots from mount.
Peppers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Peppers pushes him away.
Peppers lands a nice shot to the head.
Peppers punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peppers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sanchez taking shots to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peppers throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Peppers is trying to get back to his feet.
Peppers can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Peppers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers gets back to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesus Sanchez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Peppers circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Peppers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peppers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Peppers postures up.
Peppers is stalling in the full guard.
Peppers trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peppers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergeant Peppers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peppers.
Sergeant Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Peppers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Peppers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Peppers unloads with some shots from mount but Sanchez bucks and avoids them well.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Peppers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peppers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sanchez because Peppers loaded up on that one.
Peppers looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peppers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Peppers controlling his opponent.
Peppers avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Peppers clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Peppers moves away
and Peppers counters with a straight right hand.
Peppers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peppers gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Peppers wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Peppers blocks nicely.
Peppers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peppers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peppers pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez trying to control but Peppers is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Peppers misses with a hook to the body
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control.
Peppers struggling a bit here.
Sanchez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanchez working the ground and pound but Peppers is defending the strikes.
Peppers regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Peppers is defending the position.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sanchez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peppers is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez prevents Peppers from standing back up.
Peppers kicks off Sanchez and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Peppers as Sanchez shoots in.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Peppers throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Peppers looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Peppers or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peppers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Peppers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peppers pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergeant Peppers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Peppers sprawls well.
Peppers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peppers lands in his opponent's guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Peppers from controlling successfully.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peppers is stalling in the full guard.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Peppers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Sergeant Peppers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peppers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Peppers pushes him off.
Peppers misses the jab.
Sergeant Peppers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peppers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Peppers moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peppers.
Peppers lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergeant Peppers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peppers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergeant Peppers!
Sergeant Peppers is the new heavyweight champion!
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