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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ab de Villiers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Booms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tom Booms enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ab de Villiers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Booms! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Booms tests de Villiers's chin there with a solid looking shot. Booms connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The fighters circling - Booms throws out the jab but it was never going to land. de Villiers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Booms sends de Villiers crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Booms is motioning to the referee to let de Villiers up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
de Villiers is rocked!
It looks like Ab de Villiers 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! de Villiers glances at the clock... BAM! Booms nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends de Villiers crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, de Villiers is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Booms!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artur Boruc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamy Guint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Boruc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamy Guint! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boruc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boruc wants it to stay on the feet. Boruc swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guint. Boruc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guint stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Guint looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Guint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boruc swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boruc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Boruc on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boruc tries to get out of the position. Guint trying to control but Boruc is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Guint thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boruc wants to sweep here but Guint controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Boruc connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guint momentarily.
Boruc stuffs the takedown. Jamy Guint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boruc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jamy Guint has been cut. Boruc lands with a shot to the body. Boruc scores with a punch to the head. Guint takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Guint is rocked! Guint shoots in and drives through. Boruc sprawls well. Artur Boruc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamy Guint. Guint looks gassed! Boruc cracks Guint with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Guint is still on wobbly legs! Can Boruc finish him? Guint moves into range and clinches up with Boruc. Boruc gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guint.
Guint seems to have recovered his senses. Guint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boruc throws a monster overhand right that drops Guint! Boruc follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Boruc!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lukaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Lukaku! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozzy Wylde! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lukaku thows a body shot but no joy. Lukaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Lukaku. Lukaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wylde sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lukaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it. Wylde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lukaku's half guard. Wylde is looking to advance position but Lukaku won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lukaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wylde sitting and controlling from the half guard. Lukaku is looking for a sweep. Wylde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wylde clinches with his opponent.
Wylde has Lukaku pressed against the cage, preventing Lukaku from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Wylde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wylde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lukaku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wylde gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lukaku regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wylde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lukaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wylde. Wylde controls from within his opponent's guard. Lukaku keeping full guard, as Wylde tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ozzy Wylde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Lukaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lukaku lands with a straight right. Wylde didn't see that one coming. Wylde rushes Lukaku and presses him up against the cage. Wylde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lukaku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wylde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wylde is trying to trip Lukaku. He has hold of a leg but Lukaku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wylde persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Wylde is pushing down on Lukaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lukaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Wylde has managed to sneak the leg through. Wylde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lukaku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wylde. Wylde stops Lukaku from getting back to his feet.
Wylde works his way into side control. Lukaku is being controlled here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ozzy Wylde dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wylde blocks a leg kick. Wylde clinches up with Lukaku and pushes him back against the cage. Lukaku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wylde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lukaku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wylde keeps control of Lukaku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lukaku has had enough of the clinch but Wylde keeps him there for the moment. Wylde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wylde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Lukaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Wylde looking for a takedown. Jordan Lukaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Wylde. Lukaku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wylde.
Lukaku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wylde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lukaku tries to break the clinch but Wylde is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wylde stalling in the clinch.
Wylde is trying to drag Lukaku to the mat but Lukaku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Wylde can't get the takedown.
Wylde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lukaku prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Lukaku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wylde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lukaku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Wylde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lukaku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wylde defending well as Lukaku loads up on a big left hand. Wylde is breathing heavily. Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Lukaku. Lukaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lukaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Ozzy Wylde has been cut. A big left from Lukaku misses. Lukaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan Lukaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A swing and a miss from Lukaku. Lukaku dips to his left and cracks Wylde with an uppercut! Lukaku misses with a straight right. Wylde closes the distance and pushes Lukaku back into the cage. Wylde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lukaku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lukaku misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lukaku takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses. Wylde moves out of range of the strikes. Lukaku misses the jab. Lukaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wylde is able to avoid easily. Wylde drives through and clinches with Lukaku against the cage.
Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukaku looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely. Lukaku throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily. Wylde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lukaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Wylde finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wylde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ozzy Wylde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Wylde defending well as Lukaku loads up on a big left hand. A big left from Lukaku misses. Wylde clinches. Lukaku is trying to break the clinch but Wylde has him pressed against the cage. Lukaku can't break the clinch.
Wylde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lukaku. Lukaku wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.
Lukaku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wylde is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lukaku to the mat. Lukaku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Lukaku wants to hit a switch here but Wylde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lukaku there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ozzy Wylde will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ozzy Wylde's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wylde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wylde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lukaku is out of range and Wylde settles back down. A jab from Lukaku misses. Good work by Lukaku as he checks the leg kick. A clash of legs there as Wylde blocks the low kick. Lukaku lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lukaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wylde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wylde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lukaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wylde is able to avoid easily. Lukaku misses with a hook. Lukaku throws a right hand that Wylde ducks under and follows up with a left that Wylde also avoids with ease. Wylde moves away from the strike by Lukaku. Wylde shoots in looking for a takedown but Lukaku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wylde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lukaku throws out a loose jab but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it. Lukaku looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely. Wylde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A swing and a miss from Lukaku. Lukaku tries to keep at a distance but Wylde has taken the fight into the clinch. Wylde is trying to drag Lukaku to the mat but Lukaku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jordan Lukaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Wylde. A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Lukaku is trying to break the clinch but Wylde has him pressed against the cage. Lukaku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wylde.
A frustrated look appears on Lukaku's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wylde has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lukaku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Wylde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wylde throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Wylde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lukaku.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wylde struggling to land strikes to the head as Lukaku covers up. What can Lukaku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lukaku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wylde on the ground.
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. Let's hope that Wylde has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Jordan Lukaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Lukaku is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight! Ozzy Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wylde winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Wylde!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Karet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Krobanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karet comes to the cage accompanied by Ill Bill - My Uncle Shoots Heroin. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakub Karet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexis Krobanov! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krobanov misses with a two punch combination.
Krobanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jakub Karet has been cut. Krobanov scores with a one two! Karet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Krobanov thows a body shot but no joy. Krobanov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Karet! He's out on his feet! Krobanov rushes in and drops Karet with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexis Krobanov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juri Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemesio Meteo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nemesio Meteo enters the cage!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juri Han! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nemesio Meteo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Han forces Meteo back against the cage and clinches. Han softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Meteo is trying to break free. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meteo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Han's brow. Come on Han - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Han scores with a shot to the side of Meteo's head. Han unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meteo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Han blocks it with crossed arms. Han misses with a knee strike.
Han on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meteo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Han displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meteo up against the cage. Han misses with a knee strike.
Han using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meteo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meteo tries to score a body lock takedown but Han shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Meteo just leaning against Han, taking a breather. Han landing knees to the body.
Han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Meteo moves into range and clinches up with Han. Meteo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Han avoids it. Han throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Han lands a nice knee to the body. Meteo looks gassed! Meteo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Han breaks from the clinch.
Han changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Han lands a nice looking body shot.
Han listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. 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! Han throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Meteo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Han drives through and clinches with Meteo against the cage.
Han connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meteo's face.
A body shot lands from Han.
Han with a knee to the head.
Han breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han connects with a right hand. Meteo shakes it off. Han moves into range and clinches up with Meteo. Han breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Han takes the fight into the clinch. Han landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Han landing knees to the head.
Meteo takes a shot to the head. Han lands a knee to the head.
Han throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meteos head. Han breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Han tries a head kick but it misses.
Meteo walks into a left hand. A jab lands there for Han.
Meteo is rocked! The fight moves into the clinch position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Han. Meteo is still on wobbly legs! Can Han finish him? Han breaks from the clinch.
Meteo seems to have recovered his senses. Good leg kick by Han there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Han with a hook. The fighters circle, before Han throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Meteo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Han lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Juri Han!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xander Lagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zlatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Zlatan 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xander Lagos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Zlatan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zlatan wants to clinch but Lagos slips to the side and Lagos counters with a straight right hand. Zlatan tries to sprawl but Lagos drives through with a takedown into half guard. Zlatan regains full guard. Nicely done. Zlatan is trying to control the position but Lagos postures up. Lagos is stalling in the full guard. Zlatan controls Lagos momentarily but Lagos frees himself. Zlatan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zlatan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lagos is controlling him. Zlatan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lagos escapes and throws Zlatan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Zlatan tries to bench press Lagos off him but Lagos keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lagos working away. Zlatan prevents Lagos from improving position. Zlatan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lagos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lagos controlling the action here. Zlatan trying to control but Lagos postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lagos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Zlatan was stalling too much, according to the referee. Zlatan misses with a takedown and Lagos counters with a takedown into side control. Lagos happy to just control the position for now. Zlatan is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Lagos 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.
Zlatan throws a head kick that misses. Zlatan wants to clinch but Lagos slips to the side and Lagos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zlatan won't be happy with that. Zlatan pushes Lagos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lagos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Lagos tries to move to mount but Zlatan blocks the move with his legs. Zlatan wants to control but Lagos postures up. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Zlatan pushes Lagos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lagos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Zlatan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zlatan can't do much from the bottom here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Lagos controls the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Zlatan moves to clinch but Lagos breaks away and Lagos counters with a shoot takedown. Zlatan fights it but they end up in guard. Lagos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lagos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zlatan keeping full guard, as Lagos tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lagos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xander Lagos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Zlatan misses with a takedown and Lagos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zlatan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zlatan is trying to keep Lagos in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lagos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zlatan is keeping the position for now. Lagos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lagos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zlatan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Lagos.
Zlatan is trying to drag Lagos to the mat but Lagos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Xander Lagos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zlatan. Zlatan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lagos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zlatan darts in trying to clinch and Lagos counters with a single leg into guard. Zlatan didn't expect that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Lagos dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zlatan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lagos to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lagos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Lagos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Zlatan looking to control but Lagos passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lagos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xander Lagos. Zlatan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lagos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zlatan's guard. Zlatan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zlatan trying to control the position.
Lagos passes Zlatan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Zlatan is trying to get back to full guard. Lagos works his foot free and advances to mount. Zlatan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lagos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zlatan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lagos is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Zlatan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lagos manages to pass to mount!
Xander Lagos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zlatan wants to hold on but Lagos pushes him away. Lagos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Xander Lagos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lagos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Lagos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Blaze - Fat Joe Ft. Nas, Big Pun, Raekwon. Johnny Blaze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Blaze! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Knight! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away. Nice body punch from Knight. Knight moves out of range of the strikes. Vinny Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knight dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a body shot.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaze to the ground. Blaze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaze but Blaze pushes him off and we're back to square one. Knight throws a right and a left that both miss. A head kick by Knight misses and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot. A cross from Blaze lands. Horrible takedown by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze which made him look bad. Johnny Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Knight. Knight blocks a jab. Blaze throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blaze is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blaze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight is rocked! Blaze is stalking Knight. Knight circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Blaze, and it's lights out! Knight really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Blaze!
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