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STEEL 6: Knight vs Castello PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Denato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeQuinten van Nistelrooy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeQuinten van Nistelrooy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Denato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeQuinten van Nistelrooy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Nistelrooy just misses with a punch to the body.
van Nistelrooy misses the shot to the body.
Denato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
van Nistelrooy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
van Nistelrooy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
van Nistelrooy lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denato throws a combination that misses
and van Nistelrooy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting van Nistelrooy counter with a right hand.
Denato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. van Nistelrooy just stands there and leans against the cage.
van Nistelrooy tries to circle away but Denato has him pinned against the cage.
van Nistelrooy has had enough of the clinch but Denato keeps him there for the moment.
van Nistelrooy wants to break free but Denato has control.
Denato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denato looks to clinch
and van Nistelrooy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
van Nistelrooy lands with a good body shot.
DeQuinten van Nistelrooy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denato has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Denato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
van Nistelrooy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
van Nistelrooy lands a head shot.
Denato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. van Nistelrooy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
van Nistelrooy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
van Nistelrooy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denato tries to clinch but van Nistelrooy moves away
and van Nistelrooy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
van Nistelrooy cracks Denato with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denato changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. van Nistelrooy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Denato advances to mount.
Denato wants to control the pace but van Nistelrooy is squirming around nicely.
van Nistelrooy working to try and regain half guard.
van Nistelrooy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
van Nistelrooy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Denato.
Denato dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Nistelrooy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Denato thowing shots but they're missing.
Denato is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. van Nistelrooy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
van Nistelrooy is desperately trying to improve his position but Denato has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Denato there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Denato connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denato tries to control but van Nistelrooy wriggling away.
Denato throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Denato dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Denato fails to land the takedown.
Denato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dominic Denato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
van Nistelrooy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
van Nistelrooy lands with a nice combination. Denato backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts van Nistelrooy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Denato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denato blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around van Nistelrooy's waist but van Nistelrooy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denato off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from van Nistelrooy. Those never looked like landing.
van Nistelrooy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Denato tries for a takedown but van Nistelrooy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
van Nistelrooy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Denato momentarily.
van Nistelrooy scores with a hook.
van Nistelrooy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A punch lands to the side of Denato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Denato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
van Nistelrooy throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Denato.
van Nistelrooy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denato misses with a takedown attempt - van Nistelrooy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
van Nistelrooy scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Nistelrooy lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by van Nistelrooy. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by van Nistelrooy there.
Denato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling van Nistelrooy to score with a decent uppercut.
Denato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
van Nistelrooy scores with a jab to the head.
van Nistelrooy connects with a single shot there.
van Nistelrooy lands with an overhand left.
Denato with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling van Nistelrooy to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Nistelrooy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - van Nistelrooy coming out on top.
Denato falls off balance throwing a combination
and van Nistelrooy counters with a straight right hand.
van Nistelrooy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Denato tries for a takedown but van Nistelrooy circles away easily
and van Nistelrooy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
van Nistelrooy circles away from the clinch attempt.
van Nistelrooy lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeQuinten van Nistelrooy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Denato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
van Nistelrooy jabs Denato right on the nose. Denato blinks but takes it well.
van Nistelrooy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
van Nistelrooy cracks Denato with an open hand slap.
Denato fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by van Nistelrooy.
Denato misses with a left hand
and van Nistelrooy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from van Nistelrooy.
Denato throws a left and a right that both miss
letting van Nistelrooy counter with a right hand.
A combination from van Nistelrooy does no damage.
van Nistelrooy lands with a right hand.
Denato moves in looking to clinch but van Nistelrooy pushes him off.
Denato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with van Nistelrooy but van Nistelrooy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denato shoots for a takedown but van Nistelrooy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Denato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Nistelrooy with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
van Nistelrooy gets caught flat footed, as Denato shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Denato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denato is in close to van Nistelrooy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
van Nistelrooy wants to sweep but no luck.
van Nistelrooy trying to keep a closed guard but Denato is proving a slippery customer.
van Nistelrooy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. van Nistelrooy is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Nistelrooy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denato.
Denato is looking to work some ground and pound but van Nistelrooy has wrist control.
Denato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Denato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van Nistelrooy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denato is one step ahead there.
Denato prevents van Nistelrooy from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Denato scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
van Nistelrooy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denato is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
van Nistelrooy keeping moving, preventing Denato from controlling successfully.
Denato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Denato showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Denato 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Denato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Royson Fracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kravelski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Kravelski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Royson Fracie's chin.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royson Fracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kravelski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fracie moves to clinch but Kravelski breaks away
and Kravelski counters with a straight right hand.
Fracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kravelski feints and as Fracie raises his hands in defense, Kravelski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fracie is rocked!
Kravelski throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Fracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kravelski gets to his feet - Fracie follows without any prompting.
Fracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Kravelski closes the distance looking for a takedown. Fracie stuffs it but Kravelski still has hold of him. Kravelski picks Fracie up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Kravelski slams Fracie to the floor and that's really hurt Fracie - he doesn't know where he is! Kravelski throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Kravelski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Aguerro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isdok Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Aguerro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isdok Raven's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Aguerro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isdok Raven!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguerro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aguerro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raven avoids it.
Raven tries to circle away but Aguerro has him pinned against the cage.
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguerro controls his hands.
Aguerro gets control of Raven's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aguerro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aguerro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raven stopping the sweep attempt from Aguerro.
Raven throws a strike but Aguerro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Raven managing to control the position.
Aguerro won't allow Raven to sweep him here.
Aguerro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raven controls Aguerro momentarily but Aguerro frees himself.
Raven is looking to stand up but Aguerro isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Aguerro postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Isdok Raven.
Raven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raven misses with a leg kick
and Aguerro counters by clinching up.
Raven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aguerro.
Aguerro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raven scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Raven is predictable there
and Aguerro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Aguerro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aguerro preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguerro trying to control the position from guard on top but Raven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raven manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aguerro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguerro is trying to drag Raven to the mat but Raven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aguerro prevents Raven from breaking the clinch.
Raven is trying to break the clinch but Aguerro has him pressed against the cage.
Aguerro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raven wants to get back to striking at distance but Aguerro won't allow it.
Aguerro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aguerro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aguerro is breathing heavily.
Raven lands a right hook to the body.
Raven scores with a jab. Aguerro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raven lands with a big right hook that stumbles Aguerro - he's out on his feet here! Raven follows up with another monster hook that separates Aguerro from consciousness! Aguerro falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Raven stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isdok Raven!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halbert Hendriks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Van der sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendriks's entrance music is Immortal Technique - Dance With The Devil . A fine choice. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Halbert Hendriks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Van der sar!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendriks steps into range and cracks Van der sar with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Van der sar flops backwards and Hendriks dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Dennis Van der sar 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!
Van der sar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van der sar being controlled here, momentarily.
Hendriks is posturing up here but Van der sar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hendriks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hendriks has to tap! Slick submission there by Van der sar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Van der sar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Xayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xayle has chosen Another Me - Peroxwhy?gen / Dale Oliver as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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131 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Xayle!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xayle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xayle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xayle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xayle with a poor takedown
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Cliff Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Xayle.
Xayle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harris.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xayle manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Xayle.
Xayle is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xayle wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Xayle is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xayle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xayle working a defensive guard here.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xayle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Xayle gets to mount! Harris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Xayle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to control but Xayle is having none of it.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xayle is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xayle wants to control the pace but Harris is squirming around nicely.
Xayle wants to take Harris's back but he can't do it this time.
Xayle content just to control the position here.
Harris sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
Xayle is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xayle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harris kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Xayle hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Xayle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xayle misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Xayle 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harris lands with a kick to the temple. Xayle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xayle has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xayle takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xayle is breathing heavily.
Xayle fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a head kick.
Harris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris jabs Xayle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xayle if he has to take too many more of those.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xayle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xayle's sensitive parts.
Xayle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xayle's calf.
Harris thuds his shin into the meat of Xayle's side.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xayle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xayle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick.
Cliff Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Xayle.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xayle.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xayle. That did some damage!
Harris lands a head kick!
John Xayle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xayle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harris.
Xayle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xayle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Xayle off balance momentarily.
Xayle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xayle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Xayle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xayle. That did some damage!
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris feints and then cracks Xayle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xayle down.
Xayle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xayle 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.
Xayle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xayle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xayle.
Xayle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xayle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harris. That one must have hurt.
Harris lands a high kick!
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Xayle moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Harris.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Xayle moves away and avoids it.
Xayle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Xayle has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xayle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
John Xayle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Harris throws a head kick that Xayle semi-blocks.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xayle can do to turn this around?
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris cracks the inside of Xayle's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Harris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xayle takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Harris lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xayle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harris throws a body punch but Xayle moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Xayle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a big head kick but Xayle shrugs it off.
Cliff Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Xayle.
Xayle tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xayle's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris cracks the inside of Xayle's front leg.
Xayle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a body kick that stops Xayle in his tracks momentarily.
Harris lands with a kick to the temple. Xayle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xayle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Xayle's front leg but catches the back leg as Xayle tries to avoid it.
Harris lands with a kick to the temple. Xayle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Xayle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xayle misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a big head kick but Xayle shrugs it off.
Xayle shoots and misses
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Harris throws a leg kick but Xayle moved away.
Xayle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xayle fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cliff Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xayle has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a solid body kick.
John Xayle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris scores with a head kick. Xayle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Harris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Leissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarayoot Winothai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leissner's entrance music is Feuer Frei. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nate Leissner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sarayoot Winothai!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leissner throws a right hand that misses
and Winothai counters with a straight right hand.
Winothai throws a head kick that misses
and Leissner counters with a one-two to the body.
Winothai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winothai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winothai tries to clinch
and Leissner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leissner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winothai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leissner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner counters with a nice uppercut.
Winothai looks to clinch
and Leissner counters with a nice body kick.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winothai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winothai misses with a double jab
and Leissner counters with a left and a right that stings Winothai.
Winothai shoots and misses
and Leissner counters with a leg kick.
Leissner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winothai throws a lazy uppercut
and Leissner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner counters with a nice body kick.
Winothai looks gassed!
Leissner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leissner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leissner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leissner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Leissner coming out on top.
Leissner throws a looping overhand right but Winothai ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Leissner.
Winothai throws a head kick that misses.
Leissner feints a jab promting Winothai to slip. Leissner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Winothai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leissner scores with a sloppy right hand. Winothai should have avoided that one.
Leissner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winothai has time to react.
Leissner lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner lands a nice looking body shot.
Leissner throws a head kick but Winothai moves out of range.
Leissner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leissner scores with a nice right hand.
Leissner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leissner sizes up Winothai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Leissner coming out on top.
Winothai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot lands for Leissner.
Winothai falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Leissner to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leissner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winothai at a distance.
Leissner scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner looks to land a combination. Winothai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winothai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winothai is rocked!
Winothai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leissner.
Nate Leissner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Leissner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leissner.
Winothai is still on wobbly legs! Can Leissner finish him?
Winothai closes the distance but Leissner moves to the side
enabling Leissner to counter with a crisp jab.
Leissner lands an overhand right.
Winothai seems to have recovered his senses.
Winothai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leissner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leissner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winothai was well out of range. Poor timing from Leissner.
Sarayoot Winothai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leissner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Leissner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leissner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winothai throws a right hand that misses
and Leissner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leissner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy body kick from Winothai
enabling Leissner to counter with a crisp jab.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winothai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leissner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leissner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leissner lands a head shot.
Leissner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winothai can do to turn this around?
Winothai misses with a lunging right hand
letting Leissner counter with a right hand.
Winothai is breathing heavily.
Winothai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leissner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leissner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winothai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leissner thows a body shot but no joy.
Winothai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leissner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leissner drops Winothai with a right and a left! Leissner comes rushing in but Winothai regains his composure and manages to keep Leissner in guard.
Leissner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Winothai, up you get!
Leissner cracks Winothai with a good jab.
Winothai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winothai blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leissner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winothai dodges the punch combination from Leissner.
Leissner wants to land a leg kick but Winothai is out of range.
Leissner connects with a body shot that sends Winothai's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leissner with a jab.
Winothai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leissner throws a series of punches but Winothai moves out of range.
Leissner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leissner jabs at Winothai's body.
Leissner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winothai.
Sarayoot Winothai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner lands a really nice looking cross but Winothai seems unphased.
Leissner misses with a hook. Winothai ducked under it nicely.
Nate Leissner is winning the standup battle so far.
Winothai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leissner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leissner jabs Winothai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Leissner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leissner cracks Winothai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leissner lands a body shot.
Leissner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leissner looks to land a left hand but Winothai moved out of range nicely.
Leissner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leissner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winothai's head.
Leissner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Leissner.
Winothai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winothai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leissner counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winothai defending well as Leissner loads up on a big left hand.
Leissner misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Leissner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leissner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leissner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leissner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leissner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winothai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Leissner scores with a four punch combination!
Winothai tries to clinch but Leissner moves away
and Leissner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leissner. Winothai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leissner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leissner lands a nice looking body shot.
Winothai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winothai misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winothai.
Leissner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winothai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leissner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winothai tries to clinch but Leissner moves away
and Leissner counters with a nice uppercut.
Leissner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winothai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winothai wants to clinch
and Winothai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leissner tries to land a body kick
and Winothai counters with a low kick, right behind Leissner 's knee.
Winothai slips under a jab from Leissner.
Winothai throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Leissner to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winothai moves out of range as Leissner strikes.
Leissner misses with a double jab.
Winothai blocks the body kick.
Winothai wants to clinch but Leissner slips to the side
and Leissner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winothai thinking.
Winothai looks to clinch
and Leissner counters with a nice body shot.
Leissner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leissner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winothai moves away from the strike by Leissner.
Leissner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leissner thuds his right hand into Winothai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leissner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winothai has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner punishes Winothai's body with a nice straight punch.
Leissner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leissner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leissner works the jab nicely.
Leissner with a jab.
Leissner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leissner.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner throws a good cross that connects.
Leissner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leissner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winothai was well out of range. Poor timing from Leissner.
Leissner cracks Winothai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leissner scores with a shot to the body.
Leissner misses with a low kick.
Jab by Leissner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leissner looks to land a combination. Winothai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winothai takes one on the button.
Leissner lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Leissner clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leissner moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Winothai misses
and Leissner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leissner is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Winothai does no damage.
Winothai tries to clinch
and Leissner counters with a straight right hand.
Winothai tries to clinch up
and Leissner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leissner just misses with a punch to the body.
Leissner misses with a hook.
Winothai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leissner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winothai counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leissner throws a jab when Winothai was well out of range.
Winothai misses with a takedown
and Leissner counters with a three punch combo that has Winothai backing up. Winothai nods at Leissner to acknowledge the strikes.
Leissner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Winothai throws a lazy head kick
and Leissner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winothai misses with a double jab
and Leissner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leissner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Leissner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winothai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Winothai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leissner.
Nice defenses there by Winothai.
Leissner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leissner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leissner scores with a jab to the head.
Leissner scores with a body shot.
Leissner scores with a hook to the body. Winothai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leissner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leissner throws a looping overhand right but Winothai ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner takes a swing at Winothai's ribcage but misses.
Leissner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winothai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leissner.
A jab from Leissner misses.
Winothai tries to clinch but Leissner moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Leissner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winothai doesn't seem phased though.
Leissner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leissner misses with an uppercut.
Winothai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winothai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winothai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leissner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner connects with a nice looking jab.
Winothai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leissner looks to throw the jab but Winothai is out of range.
Winothai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leissner counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Leissner. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Leissner had his way with Sarayoot Winothai in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Winothai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leissner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leissner loads up on a big right hand but Winothai slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Leissner. Beautiful body shot.
Leissner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leissner misses with a wild body shot.
Winothai darts in trying to clinch
and Leissner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winothai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leissner lands with a good body shot.
Leissner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winothai in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winothai throws a body punch but Leissner moves out of range.
Leissner thows a body shot but no joy.
Leissner misses with a body punch
and Winothai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leissner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winothai wants to clinch but Leissner slips to the side
and Leissner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winothai wants to clinch but Leissner slips to the side
and Leissner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winothai thinking.
Winothai defending well as Leissner loads up on a big left hand.
Leissner scores with a shot to the body.
Leissner sizes up Winothai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Winothai blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winothai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leissner throws out a loose jab but Winothai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leissner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leissner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leissner misses with a hook. Winothai ducked under it nicely.
Winothai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leissner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winothai.
A left lands for Leissner.
Leissner scores with a hook to the body. Winothai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leissner dips to his left and cracks Winothai with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leissner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner looks to land a right hand but Winothai moved out of range.
Leissner works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Leissner.
Leissner jabs Winothai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Winothai blocks the leg kick.
Winothai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leissner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leissner lands a jab to the nose.
Leissner scores with a nice strike.
Leissner scores with a hook to the body. Winothai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner thuds a left hand into Winothai's body.
Leissner works the jab nicely.
Winothai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leissner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Winothai has time to react.
Leissner throws out a loose jab but Winothai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leissner thows a body shot but no joy.
Leissner lands with a shot to the body.
Winothai moves away from the strike by Leissner.
Leissner lands a slapping body shot.
Sarayoot Winothai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leissner moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Leissner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leissner, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 50:41
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:41
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Leissner!
Nate Leissner retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Castello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Knight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Castello!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castello.
Knight drops Castello with a left right combo! Knight follows him down to the ground into side control.
Castello is rocked!
It looks like Mauro Castello has been cut.
Knight tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Castello is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castello is trying to improve his position.
Castello seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight wants to stand but Castello has his arm trapped.
Castello is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Castello tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castello is looking for a sweep.
Castello is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Knight off and has taken his back!
Castello throwing sloppy strikes.
Castello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castello lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Knight hold on?!
Castello is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Knight won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Castello off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mauro Castello!
Mauro Castello is the new welterweight champion!
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