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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Watanabe Iori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusandall Ingunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingunn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darkcore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gusandall Ingunn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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134 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Watanabe Iori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gusandall Ingunn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingunn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iori sprawls well initially but Ingunn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Iori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iori pushes a forearm under Ingunn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ingunn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watanabe Iori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaurbek Papanaishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaurbek Papanaishvili will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zaurbek Papanaishvili!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov rushes Papanaishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markov has picked Papanaishvili up - he's going for a ride! Markov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Papanaishvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Markov.
Markov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Markov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Markov wants to take a breather but Papanaishvili is having none of it.
Markov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Papanaishvili is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksey Markov!
Aleksey Markov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Nocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mircea Mihai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Nocho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mircea Mihai!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihai gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mihai is trying to control the action in half guard but Nocho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mihai wants to pass to mount but Nocho is defending the position.
Mihai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mihai has eaten all the pies!
Nocho is trying to stand up here but Mihai is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nocho wants to control but Mihai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mihai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nocho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nocho tries to get to full guard but Mihai has control of the leg.
Mihai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nocho looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihai not doing much here.
Mihai is working for a submission of some sort.
Mihai wants to take a breather but Nocho is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nocho trying to control but Mihai postures up.
Mihai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nocho sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mihai is trying to control the action in half guard but Nocho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nocho is defending against the submission attempts here by Mihai.
Nocho wants to improve his position but Mihai is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nocho pushes Mihai off looking to stand but Mihai dives back in and keeps control.
Nocho keeping control of the position.
Mihai is looking to take a break and control but Nocho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nocho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Mihai 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.
Nocho misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nocho.
Nocho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nocho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mihai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mihai keeping full guard, as Nocho tries to pass.
Nocho wants to stand and escape but instead Mihai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mihai trying to control the position from guard on top but Nocho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mihai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nocho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mihai trying to control but Nocho is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mircea Mihai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nocho fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nocho misses with a hook
and Mihai counters with a single leg into guard. Nocho didn't expect that.
Mihai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nocho keeping moving, preventing Mihai from controlling successfully.
Mihai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nocho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nocho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihai stands and throws Nocho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihai controls the position from side control.
Mihai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nocho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nocho is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nocho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nocho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mihai on the ground.
Mihai swings around for an armbar but Nocho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mihai's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nocho stands up and waves to Mihai to follow him.
Mihai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Mihai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nocho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mihai misses with a two punch combination.
Mihai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nocho is looking to improve his position.
Mihai uses his free foot to push down on Nocho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nocho.
Mihai controlling from the full mount.
Mihai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihai controlling from mount.
Mihai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nocho is looking to escape.
Nocho working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mihai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nocho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nocho shrugs it off.
Mihai controlling his opponent.
Mihai has hold of Nocho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nocho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mihai avoids the attempt from Nocho to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nocho is looking to escape.
Mihai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nocho is now in Mihai's guard. A big mistake from Mihai there, giving up the dominant position!
Nocho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mihai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nocho stops Mihai from standing up.
Nocho stands and steps away. Mihai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nocho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mihai moves out of range as Nocho strikes.
Mihai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nocho's waist but Nocho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mihai off to one side.
Mihai ducks under a wild hook from Nocho.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nocho was covering up waiting for the punch and Mihai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mihai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihai stopping the sweep attempt from Nocho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mircea Mihai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mihai 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mircea Mihai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serega Sirotuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volodya Dikiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Serega Sirotuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volodya Dikiy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirotuk misses with a takedown attempt
and Dikiy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirotuk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Serega Sirotuk has been cut.
Sirotuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dikiy, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirotuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sirotuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Sirotuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sirotuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sirotuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sirotuk is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Dikiy has knocked Sirotuk down with a huge combo! Dikiy steps away and waves a wobbly Sirotuk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dikiy lands a big uppercut and Sirotuk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sirotuk looks OK. Dikiy waves Sirotuk back to his feet!
Sirotuk is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dikiy lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Volodya Dikiy!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudi Loens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loens has chosen Ring of Fire as his entrance music. Rudi Loens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trevor Dean's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trevor Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudi Loens!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loens throws a head kick but Dean moves out of range.
Loens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dean comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Rudi Loens has been cut.
Dean tries to land knees in the clinch but Loens avoids the damage to the body.
Dean stalling the fight.
Dean tries for a takedown but Loens manages to get underhooks.
Loens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dean.
Loens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Loens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean has a takedown stuffed.
Loens forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Loens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean tries to keep at a distance but Loens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Loens tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Loens back against the cage.
Dean turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Loens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Loens has closed the distance and engaged Dean in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean effectively controlling the action here.
Loens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Loens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loens is looking to control Dean's arms but Dean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loens has his back to the cage.
Loens tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
A body shot lands from Loens.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loens trying to control the position but instead, Dean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loens into the cage.
Loens takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Loens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Loens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dean prevents it.
Loens stalling in the clinch.
Loens tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body.
Dean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dean avoids it.
Dean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Loens has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Loens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Loens trying to control the position but instead, Dean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Loens into the cage.
Loens can't break the clinch.
Dean throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dean prevents a body shot from Loens.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Loens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Loens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Loens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Loens's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dean looks for a takedown but Loens sprawls well.
Loens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Loens pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Loens pulls guard.
Loens trying to control the position.
Dean wants to control from the top but Loens keeps moving.
Loens wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
Loens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dean defends it easily.
Loens is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Loens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean gets to his feet - Loens follows without any prompting.
Loens keeps the fight on the outside.
Rudi Loens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean lands a leg kick that knocks Loens off balance momentarily.
Loens clinches up with Dean and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loens.
Loens is trying to break the clinch but Dean has him pressed against the cage.
Loens looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loens tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Loens back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loens.
Loens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Loens is defending well.
Loens tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.
Dean lands a damaging elbow.
Dean is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Loens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loens misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Loens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dean or not.
Loens is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
Loens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dean is looking for a takedown.
Loens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loens looking to stall.
Dean looking for a takedown.
Loens trying to stall but Dean improves his position.
Dean keeps control of Loens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Loens tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loens misses with a punch to the body.
Loens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loens misses with a punch to the body.
Loens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean is trying to drag Loens to the mat but Loens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean wants to stall.
Loens trying to stall but Dean improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Loens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Loens's cut.
That's time! Dean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Loens closes the distance and pushes Dean back into the cage.
Dean blocking some punches.
Loens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Loens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Loens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Loens wants a takedown but no success here.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loens tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loens tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Loens is looking to control Dean's arms but Dean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loens has his back to the cage.
Dean lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dean has Loens pressed against the cage.
Loens fails to pull guard.
Trevor Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Loens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loens is trying to push Dean away but Dean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dean just stands there and leans against the cage.
Loens is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
Dean tries to stall but Loens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dean walks away with a smile on his face. Loens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Loens closes the distance and pushes Dean back into the cage.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Loens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Loens looking to slow down the pace here.
Dean tries to score a body lock takedown but Loens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dean blocks a body shot from Loens.
Loens is trying to trip Dean. He has hold of a leg but Dean is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Loens persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dean wriggles free and stands up.
Loens has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loens tries to pull guard but Dean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Loens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Dean unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Dean - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loens misses with a body punch.
Loens tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body.
Dean has Loens pushed against the cage.
Dean prevents a body shot from Loens.
Dean is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rudi Loens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Loens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Loens moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dean.
Dean has Loens pushed against the cage.
Rudi Loens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Loens pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loens misses with a double jab.
Loens stuffs the takedown.
Dean tries to clinch up.
Trevor Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loens throws a body kick the misses
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loens avoids it really well and circles away.
Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loens takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudi Loens.
I've got Loens 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Loens!
A victorious Rudi Loens thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikki Basaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Gudini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basaev comes to the cage accompanied by hollywood undead- undead. Mikki Basaev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikki Basaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garry Gudini!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gudini drives through and clinches with Basaev against the cage.
Gudini lands an elbow inside.
Gudini lands an elbow just above Basaev 's eye.
Basaev dodges an elbow strike from Gudini.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gudini throws an elbow but misses.
Gudini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Basaev blocks it with crossed arms.
Basaev managing to block the knees to the body from Gudini.
Gudini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basaev.
Gudini taking a breather.
Gudini effectively controlling the action here.
Gudini throws an elbow but it misses.
Gudini looking to slow down the pace here.
Basaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Gudini.
It looks like Mikki Basaev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Basaev blocks an elbow strike from Gudini.
Basaev goes for a takedown attempt but Gudini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gudini moves into range and clinches up with Basaev.
Gudini lands an elbow inside that Basaev shrugs off.
Basaev blocks an elbow strike from Gudini.
Gudini gets underhooks to prevent Basaev's takedown attempt.
Gudini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gudini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Basaev dodges an elbow strike from Gudini.
Gudini throws an elbow that misses.
Basaev avoids the elbow strike from Gudini, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gudini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gudini misses with a knee strike.
Basaev looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikki Basaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gudini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gudini wants to get back to striking at distance but Basaev won't allow it.
Basaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Gudini.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gudini.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gudini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Basaev's brow.
Gudini cracks Basaev with a nice body shot.
Basaev wants to take the fight to the mat but Gudini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gudini trying to control the position but instead, Basaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gudini into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gudini prevents it.
Gudini lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gudini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gudini lands an elbow inside that Basaev shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gudini just misses with a elbow thrown towards Basaev's brow.
Gudini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Basaev avoiding damage as Gudini throws knees to the body.
Gudini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gudini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Basaev's defenses.
Gudini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Basaev's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudini lands an elbow that stopped Basaev in his tracks for a moment.
Gudini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gudini misses with an elbow over the top.
Gudini trying to control the position but instead, Basaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gudini into the cage.
Basaev has Gudini pressed against the cage, preventing Gudini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gudini working Basaev over with knees to the body.
Gudini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Basaev is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Gudini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikki Basaev's cut.
That's time! Basaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gudini drives through and clinches with Basaev against the cage.
Gudini throws an elbow that misses.
Basaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Gudini.
Basaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikki Basaev's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gudini.
Basaev is looking for a takedown.
Basaev looking for a takedown.
Basaev 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 Mikki Basaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gudini.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gudini throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basaev avoids the elbow strike from Gudini, against the cage.
Gudini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gudini lands a nice uppercut.
Gudini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gudini tries to land knees in the clinch but Basaev avoids the damage to the body.
Garry Gudini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gudini is trying to maintain a safe position but Basaev gets an underhook and turns Gudini into the cage.
Gudini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Basaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gudini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gudini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gudini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gudini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Basaev has him pressed against the cage.
Basaev can't get the takedown.
Basaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basaev goes for a takedown attempt but Gudini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gudini has Basaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gudini digs a right hand into Basaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basaev's gas tank.
Basaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Gudini tries to stall but Basaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gudini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gudini wants to get back to striking at distance but Basaev won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basaev blocks an elbow strike from Gudini.
Gudini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gudini creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gudini tries to break free but Basaev pushes him back against the cage.
Basaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gudini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Basaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gudini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gudini lands an elbow inside.
Gudini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Basaev's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gudini.
Basaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gudini lands an elbow just above Basaev 's eye.
Mikki Basaev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gudini is trying to stall.
Gudini is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gudini wants to get back to striking at distance but Basaev won't allow it.
Gudini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gudini looking to stall.
Gudini tries to land a knee to the head but Basaev blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garry Gudini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikki Basaev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Gudini clinches.
Basaev blocks an elbow strike.
Gudini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gudini misses with an elbow strike.
Basaev blocks an elbow strike from Gudini.
Gudini gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gudini is trying to break the clinch but Basaev is controlling him.
Gudini is looking to control Basaev's arms but Basaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gudini has his back to the cage.
Gudini creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Basaev's defenses.
Basaev blocks the elbow strike.
Gudini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Basaev blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudini lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Mikki Basaev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikki Basaev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Garry Gudini!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Zubikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuriy Taraban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuriy Taraban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolay Zubikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuriy Taraban!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubikov has managed to clinch.
Zubikov looking to throw knees to the head but Taraban is blocking nicely.
Zubikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Zubikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taraban has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zubikov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Taraban looks gassed!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taraban has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zubikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zubikov trying to get back to his feet but Taraban is in full control for now.
Zubikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zubikov is trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zubikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Taraban working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Taraban.
I really don't envy Zubikov right now.
Zubikov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zubikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zubikov holding both Taraban 's hands and preventing any damage.
Zubikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taraban on the ground.
Zubikov tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubikov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taraban's arms.
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!
Taraban working for the choke.
Zubikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Taraban.
Zubikov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taraban is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Zubikov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Taraban has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Zubikov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Taraban doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuriy Taraban!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters's entrance music is 50 Cent - Ready for War. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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30
163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwayne Waters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Waters.
Waters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Penn looking for subs off his back but Waters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Waters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Waters avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Waters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A nice elbow there by Waters.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waters with a couple of short strikes.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Waters maintains control.
Waters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Waters with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is in a horrible position here. Waters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penn regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Waters there.
Waters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Waters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Waters works his way into full mount!
Penn tries to reverse the position but Waters maintains control.
Waters landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Waters's attempts to control the action.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn has hold of Waters's hands but Waters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters passes into side control, despite Penn's attempt to control the position.
Penn is still in real trouble! Can Waters finish him?
Waters landing strikes.
Waters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Waters keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Waters is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Waters's head.
Waters trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Waters won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waters regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Waters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn wants to sweep here but Waters controlling him for the moment.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Waters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Waters preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Waters.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Waters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Waters dominated that round.
That's time! Waters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Waters.
Penn tries for a takedown but Waters circles away easily
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waters gets a takedown into half guard.
Penn wants to control but Waters is keeping busy.
Waters slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn is looking to get back to full guard here but Waters has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters working away.
Waters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Penn is not content to let Waters control the position.
Waters landing strikes.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Waters wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn taking a bit of punishment here - Waters scoring with strikes.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Waters lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Waters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Waters trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Waters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Waters prevents Penn from improving his position.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Waters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn has hold of Waters's hands but Waters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Waters trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Waters prevents Penn from improving his position.
Waters scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters prevents Penn from improving his position.
Waters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Waters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Waters dominated that second 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.
Penn throws a body punch but Waters moves out of range.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Waters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Waters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waters is one step ahead there.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Waters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waters preventing the sweep.
Waters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn wants to control but Waters passes into side.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Waters taking a breather here.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Waters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Waters is trying for a kimura here. Penn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Waters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwayne Waters!
Dwayne Waters retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wro Tump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Riku Reipas enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wro Tump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Reipas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tump misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Tump.
Tump goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tump throws a head kick that misses.
Reipas scores with a hook to the body. Tump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reipas moves out of range of the body kick from Tump.
Reipas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tump wants to slow Reipas down by chopping away at his legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tump. Reipas shrugs it off though.
Tump tries to land a front kick but Reipas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reipas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tump defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Tump.
Tump throws a push kick but Reipas slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Tump.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reipas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reipas fails with a takedown attempt.
Wro Tump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Reipas.
Reipas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tump is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reipas tries for a kimura but Tump is defending well.
Reipas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tump wants to get back to his feet.
Tump can't do much from the bottom here.
Reipas passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tump!
Tump can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tump takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tump knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reipas on the ground.
Reipas moves to the back.
Tump trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reipas loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tump hold on?
Reipas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Tump is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reipas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tump defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Reipas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tump is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tump is really stuck here.
Reipas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Tump reverses the position brilliantly into Reipas's guard!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reipas working for a triangle but Tump defends it easily.
Tump decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reipas, up you get!
Reipas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reipas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tump throws a sloppy head kick and Reipas moves out of range easily.
Tump displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reipas.
Tump with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Reipas or perhaps it was just good defense by Tump which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tump misses with a kick to the body.
Reipas shoots in for a takedown but Tump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reipas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reipas looks gassed!
Reipas avoids the head kick by Tump.
Tump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wro Tump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tump throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tump stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reipas avoids a kick to the body.
Tump throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reipas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tump moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riku Reipas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tump.
Reipas throws a low kick, looking for Tump's leg but Tump calmly moves out of range.
Tump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tump gets caught napping as Reipas dives in and scores a takedown. Tump manages to retain guard.
Tump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reipas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reipas drops back looking for a leg! Tump is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tump manages to kick Reipas off! Reipas jumps back into Tump's guard.
Tump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reipas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reipas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reipas won't allow Tump to get back to his feet.
Tump keeping moving, preventing Reipas from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tump can't keep his opponent in guard - Reipas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reipas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tump defends it well.
Tump is defending against the submission attempts here by Reipas.
Reipas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tump wants to get back to full guard but Reipas has mounted him!
Tump looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tump has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Well, with Reipas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Tump is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tump breaks Reipas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tump wants to stand but Reipas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reipas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tump is defending well. Reipas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tump has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reipas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riku Reipas!
Riku Reipas is the new featherweight champion!
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