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Path to Glory 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest -Painkiller. Johnstone has chosen Humpin around, Bobby Brown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andy James had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnstone on the side of the head.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
Johnstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Johnstone swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Johnstone throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Johnstone misses.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnstone.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnstone doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James punishes Johnstone's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Johnstone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnstone has managed to clinch.
Johnstone can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Johnstone slowing the pace effectively.
Johnstone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnstone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James is trying to push Johnstone away but Johnstone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnstone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnstone connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andy James has been cut.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to break the clinch but Johnstone is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks a body shot from Johnstone.
A short body shot lands from Johnstone as the two fighters clinch.
Johnstone misses with a body punch.
Johnstone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James takes one on the button.
Johnstone looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James throws a body punch but Johnstone moves out of range.
Johnstone misses with a wild combination.
Johnstone throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a big shot that misses.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnstone throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnstone is just out of range.
James misses with a combination
and Johnstone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnstone darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnstone avoids the damage to the body.
Johnstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnstone can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James is trying to break the clinch but Johnstone is controlling him.
Johnstone throws a head punch that misses.
James blocks an uppercut.
Johnstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnstone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James misses with a double jab.
Johnstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnstone throws a hook but James blocks it.
The fighters circling - Johnstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a wild combination.
Johnstone misses with a left hand
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James shoots in and bounces Johnstone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James wants to control from the top but Johnstone keeps moving.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnstone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
James works Johnstone's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnstone counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnstone scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
James slips a jab and a cross from Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws a series of punches but Johnstone moves out of range.
A punch combination from Johnstone misses.
Johnstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James feints a jab promting Johnstone to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnstone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnstone throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnstone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Johnstone finds it's way through James's defenses.
James fails to land the takedown.
Johnstone clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
James throws a leg kick but Johnstone checks it.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnstone was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Donk. Johnstone catches James right on the button with a cross.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnstone counters with a nice uppercut.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnstone throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Johnstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy James's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnstone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws a body punch but Johnstone moves out of range.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnstone pinned against the cage. Johnstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Johnstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James misses with a body shot.
James is looking to wear down Johnstone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnstone fails to land with a series of punches.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James looks to land a body kick but Johnstone moved away.
Johnstone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James takes a swing at Johnstone's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnstone misses the target.
Johnstone misses with a wild body shot.
Johnstone throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hank Johnstone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnstone.
James drops his hands momentarily. Johnstone doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. James staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. James doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Johnstone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Harms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Harms!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harms moves into the clinch.
David is trying to break the clinch but Harms has him pressed against the cage.
David tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harms landing knees to the head.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
A knee to the head by Harms.
Harms misses with a knee to the head.
Harms leaning his opponent against the cage.
David takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harms landing knees to the head.
David is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
David has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harms avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harms landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harms putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has David in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
David is breathing heavily.
Harms lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Harms.
Harms stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harms throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harms.
Harms prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harms lands a knee to the head.
Craig David's cut is getting worse.
Harms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Harms.
David drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harms pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harms connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
David tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
David throws a nice looking combination but Harms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
David is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Harms lands an impressive looking overhand right. David doesn't seem phased though.
Harms keeps the fight on the outside.
Harms throws an off balance right hand
and David counters with a single leg into guard. Harms didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harms keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
Harms wants to sweep but no luck.
Harms pulls David in close to his closed guard and prevents David from doing any damage or advancing position.
David trying to control but Harms is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harms manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now David has Harms in his guard.
Harms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harms defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harms sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harms looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harms got a little sloppy there for a moment and David has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harms has managed to get both his arms back between David's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Harms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harms looks to throw the jab but David is out of range.
David dodges the punch combination from Harms.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harms. David does a little dance to reset his feet.
David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harms has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jimmy Harms seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harms tries a knee to the head but David blocks it.
Harms scores a nice knee to the body.
Harms connects with a knee to the head.
Harms dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harms scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harms working David over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harms lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harms scores with a knee to the head.
Harms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Craig David's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Harms connects with a nasty looking knee right to David's face.
Harms lands a knee to the head.
Harms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harms lands a knee to the head.
Harms unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harms lands a nice knee to the body.
Harms scores a nice knee to the body.
David pulls guard.
David has his foot on Harms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harms works his way back into a safe position though.
Harms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harms lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David working for a triangle but Harms defends it easily.
Harms content to stall in guard here.
Harms trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harms is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harms stands and steps away. David gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
David looking to score a takedown here. Harms is defending well but David drives through and ends up in Harms's guard.
David postures up in Harms's guard and throws a big left but Harms blocks it.
David thows a big elbow that misses.
David throws and elbow that misses. Harms uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by Harms!
Harms slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harms advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harms is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, David has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Harms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harms is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Harms circles away and we're back to standing.
David wants to clinch.
Harms moves into the clinch successfully.
Harms landing knees to the head.
Harms lands a nice knee to the body.
Harms utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harms stalls.
Harms lands an elbow that stopped David in his tracks for a moment.
Harms lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jeez, Craig David's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harms unloads a knee to the mid-section.
David has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harms is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harms working David over with knees to the body.
David takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harms scores with a knee to the head.
Harms taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Harms.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig David's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Harms!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Losefa Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go To Sleep B1TCH!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tuilagi's choice of entrance music: Siva Tau. Rudell Crim is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudell Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Losefa Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi takes one on the button.
It looks like Losefa Tuilagi has been cut.
Tuilagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tuilagi throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tuilagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crim.
Tuilagi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crim has Tuilagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Crim is working Tuilagi over against the cage.
Tuilagi is trying to push Crim away but Crim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crim lands with a left to the head.
Crim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tuilagi looks gassed!
Crim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Crim connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tuilagi some visible discomfort.
Crim landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Crim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tuilagi down.
Crim connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tuilagi some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crim in side control lands a decent elbow.
The cut above Losefa Tuilagi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Losefa Tuilagi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rudell Crim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock YouOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Schaefer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Schaefer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knock YouOut!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YouOut takes a head kick and keeps coming.
YouOut misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from YouOut misses.
Schaefer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
YouOut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
YouOut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Ben Schaefer has been cut.
Schaefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from YouOut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer avoids the body shot from YouOut.
YouOut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
YouOut jabs at Schaefer's body.
YouOut misses with a few strikes there.
YouOut lands with a nice body punch.
YouOut is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schaefer rather than just go for the knockout.
YouOut throws a shot from downtown. Schaefer moves away and avoids it.
Schaefer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
YouOut throws a combination that misses
and Schaefer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knock YouOut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaefer shoots in looking for a takedown but YouOut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schaefer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
YouOut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
YouOut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
YouOut tries to move into range but Schaefer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
YouOut tries to bum rush Schaefer with a series of wild strikes but Schaefer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer misses with an uppercut. YouOut saw that one coming.
YouOut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schaefer.
Schaefer shoots in for a double leg but YouOut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
YouOut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schaefer.
YouOut throws a body punch but Schaefer moves out of range.
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.
YouOut throws the left hand but Schaefer avoids the punch easily.
Schaefer ducks right into an uppercut from YouOut.
YouOut tries to sprawl but Schaefer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schaefer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
YouOut is staying active underneath Schaefer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schaefer is pressing down on YouOut's thigh, looking to free his foot. YouOut is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
YouOut is defending against the submission attempts here by Schaefer.
Schaefer works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Schaefer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schaefer.
Nice shot lands for YouOut.
YouOut looks to land a combination but Schaefer avoids it well.
Ben Schaefer is winning the standup battle so far.
YouOut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schaefer.
YouOut misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer gets a double leg takedown into YouOut's guard.
Schaefer wants to control from the top but YouOut keeps moving.
Schaefer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. YouOut swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaefer is pushing down on YouOut's leg trying to pass to half guard. YouOut is fighting to maintain full guard but Schaefer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schaefer is looking for a kimura but YouOut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaefer to get the leverage.
Schaefer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
YouOut is in trouble now - Schaefer has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaefer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of YouOut's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaefer lands a big shot there that rocks YouOut but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schaefer content just to control the position here.
Schaefer cracks YouOut with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schaefer scoring with strikes but YouOut is staying in there.
YouOut is rocked!
Schaefer working for a guillotine from mount but YouOut is in no mood to give up.
YouOut is still in real trouble! Can Schaefer finish him?
YouOut is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaefer trying to control but YouOut is having none of it.
Schaefer softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and YouOut is out cold! Schaefer jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Schaefer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graf Orlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schim Fairbain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Graf Orlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schim Fairbain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Orlak misses.
Fairbain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlak.
Orlak thuds his right hand into Fairbain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fairbain throws a series of strikes that have Orlak backpedaling.
Orlak throws a hook but Fairbain avoids it easily.
Fairbain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orlak misses with an uppercut.
Graf Orlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlak connects with the punch.
Orlak scores with a jab to the head.
Fairbain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orlak.
Orlak tests Fairbain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlak lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orlak.
Orlak misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlak.
Fairbain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlak circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairbain misses with a wild body shot.
Orlak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fairbain has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Orlak.
A jab lands there for Orlak.
Orlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Orlak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fairbain to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairbain swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlak.
Orlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fairbain.
Orlak lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairbain's head.
Orlak misses with an uppercut.
Orlak tries to clinch up.
Fairbain slips under a jab from Orlak.
Orlak misses with a low kick as Fairbain jumps back.
Orlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fairbain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak slips under a jab.
Orlak loads up on a big right hand but Fairbain slips the punch.
Orlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlak throws a series of punches but Fairbain avoids them all with ease.
Orlak misses with a left hand
and Fairbain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairbain ducks under a wild hook from Orlak.
Orlak misses with the combination.
Fairbain tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Orlak.
Orlak fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbain.
Orlak throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlak.
Orlak misses with a leg kick.
Orlak drops his hands momentarily and Fairbain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orlak tests Fairbain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairbain throws a body punch but Orlak moves out of range.
Orlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlak looks to land a combination but Fairbain avoids it well.
Orlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlak connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Orlak. Those never looked like landing.
Orlak's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlak looks to land a right hand but Fairbain moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbain.
Orlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairbain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlak misses with an uppercut.
Orlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlak.
Orlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orlak misses with an uppercut.
Fairbain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlak.
Orlak is looking to chop away at Fairbain's legs.
Orlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairbain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairbain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orlak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlak lands with a hook. Fairbain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairbain counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graf Orlak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fairbain just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlak throws a hook but Fairbain blocks it.
Orlak gets a clinch.
Fairbain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlak's elbow.
Fairbain blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fairbain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Orlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairbain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Orlak.
Orlak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairbain.
Orlak lands with a right to the head.
Orlak presses Fairbain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbain.
Fairbain is struggling to control the position.
Orlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orlak's elbow.
Orlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbain controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlak trying to stall but Fairbain improves his position.
Fairbain tries to work over Orlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlak is trying to maintain a safe position but Fairbain gets an underhook and turns Orlak into the cage.
Fairbain lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairbain.
Orlak throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Orlak.
Orlak is stalling here.
Fairbain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Orlak.
Fairbain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orlak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairbain is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlak tries to work over Fairbain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlak throws a head punch that misses.
Orlak gets through Fairbain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbain blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlak.
Orlak tries a body shot but Fairbain blocks it.
Orlak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlak working aggressively here.
Fairbain digs a right hand underneath Orlak's ribcage. Orlak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbain struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlak controls his hands.
Fairbain tries to work over Orlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlak misses with some punches.
Fairbain is struggling to control the position.
Fairbain can't find room to land a body shot as Orlak controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlak throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Fairbain on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orlak throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlak.
Orlak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairbain.
Fairbain lands a body punch.
Fairbain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairbain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlak blocks a body shot from Fairbain.
Orlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairbain's elbow.
Fairbain lands with a left to the head.
Orlak misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain managing to block the knees to the body from Orlak.
Fairbain is leaning against Orlak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fairbain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairbain tries a body shot but Orlak blocks it.
Fairbain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fairbain.
Fairbain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlak.
Orlak tries to land a knee to the head but Fairbain blocks with his arms.
Orlak misses with a punch on the inside.
Fairbain blocks an elbow strike.
Fairbain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orlak.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlak tries to work over Fairbain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Orlak avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
Orlak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fairbain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairbain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graf Orlak dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Orlak takes a swing at Fairbain's ribcage but misses.
Fairbain ducks under a wild hook from Orlak.
Orlak tries a low kick but Fairbain avoids it.
Orlak misses with a leg kick
and Fairbain counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbain lunges at Orlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orlak's hand.
Fairbain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlak throws a sloppy body shot
and Fairbain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlak throws a leg kick but Fairbain moved away.
Fairbain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlak.
Fairbain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlak.
Fairbain tries to clinch there but Orlak circles away.
Graf Orlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Fairbain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbain lands with a shot to the body.
Orlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlak thows a body shot but no joy.
Orlak clobbers Fairbain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbain.
Orlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Fairbain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlak, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fairbain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Orlak avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
Fairbain's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fairbain lands a shot to the body.
Fairbain blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbain scores with a shot to the side of Orlak's head.
Orlak misses with some punches.
A short right from Fairbain.
A right hand to the body from Fairbain.
Fairbain presses Orlak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairbain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schim Fairbain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairbain misses with a body punch.
Orlak misses with some punches.
Fairbain stalls.
Fairbain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
Fairbain lands a hook that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
Orlak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairbain blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlak working aggressively here.
Orlak is looking to control Fairbain's arms but Fairbain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orlak has his back to the cage.
Orlak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairbain blocks it with crossed arms.
Graf Orlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain works on Orlak's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairbain can't find room to land a body shot as Orlak controls the action.
Orlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbain misses with a body punch.
Fairbain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orlak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairbain.
Orlak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlak prevents a body shot from Fairbain.
Fairbain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairbain blocks an uppercut.
Orlak taking a breather.
Fairbain blocks an elbow strike.
Fairbain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Fairbain scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbain lands a shot to the body.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Orlak avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
Fairbain gets through Orlak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Orlak throws a head punch that misses.
Fairbain tries to throw a body punch but Orlak avoids it by throwing Fairbain back against the cage.
Orlak struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairbain controls his hands.
Orlak is looking to control Fairbain's arms but Fairbain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orlak has his back to the cage.
Fairbain tries a body shot but Orlak blocks it.
Fairbain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlak backwards.
Fairbain tries a body shot but Orlak blocks it.
Fairbain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairbain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbain misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Fairbain.
A hook to the body from Fairbain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schim Fairbain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orlak 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graf Orlak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven de Pina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Ramsey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steven de Pina's chin.
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165 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven de Pina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Pina lunges at Ramsey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramsey's hand.
de Pina throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramsey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of de Pina's head.
de Pina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramsey misses with an uppercut.
Ramsey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramsey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramsey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramsey lands a jab to the head.
de Pina swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
de Pina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
de Pina lands a front kick.
Ramsey looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Ramsey as he checks the leg kick.
de Pina throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Pina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
de Pina fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramsey is out of range.
de Pina throws a combination that misses
and Ramsey counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramsey.
de Pina breaks from the clinch.
de Pina lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid body kick from de Pina.
de Pina's corner calls for a 1-2. de Pina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from de Pina. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
de Pina misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Pina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
de Pina lands a slapping body shot.
Ramsey takes a swing at de Pina's ribcage but misses.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
de Pina throws a hook to the side of Ramsey's head but Ramsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
de Pina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de Pina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
An inside leg kick from de Pina misses.
de Pina throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramsey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
de Pina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Pina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramsey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
de Pina connects with a jab.
Ramsey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice combination there by de Pina.
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramsey scores with a sloppy right hand. de Pina should have avoided that one.
de Pina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
de Pina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
de Pina throws a lazy head kick
letting Ramsey counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Pina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
de Pina throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramsey counters with a left to the body.
Ramsey moves away from the strike by de Pina.
de Pina throws a leg kick
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
de Pina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramsey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramsey thows a body shot but no joy.
de Pina just misses with a punch to the body.
de Pina scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by de Pina.
de Pina connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
de Pina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
de Pina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven de Pina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramsey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
de Pina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramsey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
de Pina throws a leg kick but Ramsey moved away.
de Pina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
de Pina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
de Pina throws a series of punches but Ramsey avoids them all with ease.
de Pina plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramsey takes a jab right on the kisser.
de Pina misses the body punch
and Ramsey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps de Pina thinking.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
de Pina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Pina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
de Pina misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from de Pina.
de Pina misses with a looping left.
Ramsey misses with an uppercut. de Pina saw that one coming.
Steven de Pina is winning the standup battle so far.
de Pina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Pina misses with a combination
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by de Pina.
Ramsey throws a jab but it's blocked by de Pina.
de Pina missing with a left hand there. Ramsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Pina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramsey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Ramsey misses.
de Pina misses with the combination.
Ramsey cracks de Pina with an open hand slap.
de Pina connects with a leg kick. Ramsey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
de Pina lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
de Pina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from de Pina.
de Pina throws a low kick, looking for Ramsey's leg but Ramsey calmly moves out of range.
de Pina cracks Ramsey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Pina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
de Pina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
de Pina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsey throws a lazy right hand but de Pina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramsey darts in and clinches de Pina up against the cage.
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramsey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
de Pina is looking to control Ramsey's arms but Ramsey gets an underhook and turns him. Now de Pina has his back to the cage.
Ramsey can't find room to land a body shot as de Pina controls the action.
Ramsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
de Pina is trying to force a seperation but Ramsey has the dominant position.
Ramsey prevents de Pina from breaking the clinch.
Ramsey avoiding damage.
de Pina tries to circle away but Ramsey has him pinned against the cage.
Ramsey is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down de Pina.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven de Pina dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A decent looking cross lands there for de Pina.
Ramsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
de Pina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramsey in his tracks.
Ramsey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
de Pina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramsey connects with a body shot that sends de Pina's belly button to the back.
de Pina moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
de Pina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steven de Pina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Pina walks into a straight right hand from Ramsey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
de Pina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
de Pina scores with the left hand. Ramsey knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
de Pina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Pina throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
de Pina lands a really nice looking cross but Ramsey seems unphased.
Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by de Pina. de Pina obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
de Pina looks to throw the jab but Ramsey is out of range.
de Pina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
de Pina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey walks into a straight right hand from de Pina.
Ramsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
de Pina cracks Ramsey with an open hand slap.
de Pina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ramsey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Pina takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramsey walks into a jab.
Good work by Ramsey as he checks the leg kick.
de Pina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
de Pina throws a hook but Ramsey avoids it easily.
de Pina connects with a body shot that sends Ramsey's belly button to the back.
de Pina thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from de Pina misses.
Ramsey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by de Pina.
de Pina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by de Pina.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by de Pina.
Ramsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by de Pina.
A clash of legs there as Ramsey blocks the low kick.
Ramsey moves into the clinch.
Ramsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramsey misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramsey lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Ramsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey stalls.
Ramsey can't find room to land a body shot as de Pina controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Ramsey.
de Pina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramsey's elbow.
de Pina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
de Pina lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven de Pina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for de Pina, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven de Pina!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balu Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baluu has chosen WALK - Pantera as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dallas Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balu Baluu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baluu lands a body shot.
Bond's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baluu under the eye.
Baluu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baluu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Baluu down.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baluu slips a straight right by Bond.
Baluu has closed the distance and engaged Bond in a clinch.
Bond throws a head punch that misses.
Baluu works on Bond's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bond fails to land.
Baluu pushes Bond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baluu missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bond.
A right hook to the body lands for Baluu.
Baluu blocks an elbow strike.
Baluu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bond is defending well for now.
Baluu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baluu misses with a body punch.
Baluu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baluu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Bond.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baluu fails to land.
Baluu misses with a knee strike.
Baluu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bond blocks an uppercut.
Bond lands an elbow inside.
Bond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bond lands an elbow that stopped Baluu in his tracks for a moment.
Bond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baluu avoids a wild elbow strike from Bond.
Bond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baluu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Baluu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bond.
Bond trying to land knees to the body.
Bond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baluu throws a head punch that misses.
Bond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baluu pushes Bond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baluu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bond blocks a body shot from Baluu.
Baluu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baluu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bond lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baluu scores a nice knee to the body.
Bond is breathing heavily.
Baluu scores with a knee to the head.
Baluu is working Bond over against the cage.
Bond scores with a knee to the head.
Baluu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baluu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baluu is leaning against Bond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baluu lands a nice knee to the body.
Baluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baluu is defending well for now.
Bond misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baluu looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baluu misses with a punch to the body.
Baluu dodges an elbow strike from Bond.
Baluu working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Bond.
Knees to the body from Bond.
A body shot lands from Baluu.
Bond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baluu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baluu scores with a shot to the side of Bond's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baluu dodges an elbow strike from Bond.
Baluu scores a nice knee to the body.
Baluu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baluu looking to throw knees to the head but Bond is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balu Baluu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bond rushes Baluu and presses him up against the cage.
Bond misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Baluu.
Balu Baluu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bond managing to block the knees to the body from Baluu.
Bond managing to block the knees to the body from Baluu.
Baluu blocks an elbow strike.
Baluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baluu tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond lands a nice knee to the body.
Bond lands with a right to the head.
Baluu works on Bond's body with a couple of short punches.
Bond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baluu works on Bond's body with a couple of short punches.
Baluu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baluu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bond blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baluu trying to control the position but instead, Bond has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baluu into the cage.
Bond misses with the head strike.
Baluu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baluu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bond.
Baluu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baluu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Baluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baluu tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
Bond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baluu with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dallas Bond has been cut.
Baluu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
Bond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baluu has Bond pushed against the cage.
Baluu misses with a body punch.
Baluu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
Baluu looking to slow down the pace here.
Bond blocks an uppercut.
Bond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baluu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baluu can't find room to land a body shot as Bond controls the action.
Baluu throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baluu scores a nice knee to the body.
Bond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Bond.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Baluu controls his hands.
Bond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bond misses with a knee strike.
Baluu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baluu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bond tries to land a knee to the head but Baluu blocks with his arms.
Bond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bond has a couple of punches blocked by Baluu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Baluu avoids a wild elbow strike from Bond.
Baluu tries a knee to the head but Bond blocks it.
Baluu misses with a knee strike.
Baluu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bond avoids it.
Bond tries a knee to the head but Baluu blocks it.
Baluu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baluu.
Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baluu backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baluu blocks a body shot from Bond.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Baluu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baluu.
Bond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bond avoiding damage as Baluu throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balu Baluu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dallas Bond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baluu looks to land a combination but Bond avoids it well.
Bond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baluu misses with a few strikes there.
Bond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bond misses with a right hand
and Baluu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baluu backwards.
Baluu avoids the elbow strike from Bond, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Baluu.
Baluu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Bond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baluu backwards.
Baluu misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baluu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu blocking some punches.
Baluu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bond prevents a body shot from Baluu.
Baluu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Bond avoiding damage.
Bond blocks a body shot from Baluu.
Bond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bond misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Baluu.
Baluu lands a knee to the body.
Baluu misses with a body punch.
Dallas Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu tries to land a knee to the head but Bond blocks with his arms.
A short left from Bond.
Baluu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bond.
Bond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baluu's elbow.
Baluu tries to throw a body punch but Bond avoids it by throwing Baluu back against the cage.
Baluu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baluu lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baluu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baluu scores with a shoulder strike.
Baluu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baluu fails to land.
Bond blocks a body shot from Baluu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baluu looking to throw knees to the head but Bond is blocking nicely.
Baluu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Balu Baluu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bond crunches a lovely knee into Baluu's ribcage.
Bond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baluu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baluu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bond.
Bond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bond lands a good knee to the midsection. Baluu won't want to take too many of those.
Bond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baluu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baluu tries to land a knee to the head but Bond blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu just leaning against Bond, taking a breather.
Baluu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bond working aggressively here.
Baluu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bond is keeping busy.
Baluu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bond blocks a body shot from Baluu.
Bond avoiding damage as Baluu throws knees to the body.
Baluu blocks an uppercut.
Bond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu misses with a punch to the body.
Bond tries to work over Baluu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Bond connects with a knee to the head.
Bond avoiding damage as Baluu throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balu Baluu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baluu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balu Baluu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaoru Hanayama had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanayama fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Gerous shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanayama!
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Gerous counters with a takedown into side control.
Hanayama tries to improve position but can't.
Gerous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanayama, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Gerous are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hanayama is looking to reverse the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama is working hard here to advance position.
Hanayama regains half guard.
Hanayama controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanayama trying to control here.
Hanayama tries to roll over but Gerous keeps him under control.
Gerous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanayama is doing well to control the position and prevent Gerous from advancing to side control.
Gerous looks to land a strike but Hanayama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanayama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gerous is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanayama has wrist control.
Hanayama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gerous connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanayama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanayama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gerous lands a couple of digs.
Gerous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gerous throwing strikes from guard but Hanayama blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanayama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gerous's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanayama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gerous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanayama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerous is tightening it up a little... Hanayama has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hanayama reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hanayama taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dan Gerous!
Dan Gerous is the new middleweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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