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RISE #16 - Caged Cannibals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vato Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kacprzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kacprzak's choice of entrance music: Britney Spears- Stronger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vato Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Kacprzak!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacprzak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kacprzak fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Kacprzak as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Loco.
It looks like Tomasz Kacprzak has been cut.
Kacprzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kacprzak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kacprzak avoids it really well and circles away.
Kacprzak fails to land with a series of punches.
Kacprzak scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kacprzak.
A head kick by Kacprzak misses
and Loco counters with a right hand to the body.
Kacprzak looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacprzak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loco cracks Kacprzak with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Loco has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kacprzak to stand back up!
Kacprzak is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco fakes the body blow, causing Kacprzak to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kacprzak goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vato Loco!
Vato Loco bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mais do que Pegadas - Projota. Sass has chosen You And Me as his entrance music. Kron Sass is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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292 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Sass!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sass advances to half guard.
Hammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sass wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Sass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Sass is looking to stall here but Hammer recovers full guard.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sass is one step ahead there.
Hammer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sass wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Sass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sass's guard.
Hammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Sass's brow.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sass has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control but Sass is working from the bottom.
Hammer passes Sass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Nice strikes from Hammer there.
Sass is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sass knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sass wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Hammer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sass tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer wants to pass to mount but Sass is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working the head and body with strikes.
Sass is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Sass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammer controlling from the top position.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sass has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a strike but Sass rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sass postures up in Hammer's guard and throws a big left but Hammer blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Sass from controlling successfully.
Hammer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Sass from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sass shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Sass keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sass's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sass is on top in guard.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sass!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer looking to secure an arm triangle but Sass defends it well.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sass looks a forlorn figure.
Sass throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sass swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sass is looking to escape.
Sass is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer with good strikes from the mount here!
Oooh a big shot lands for Hammer! Sass is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Hammer!
A relieved looking Jay Hammer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Batchelor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batchelor has chosen Mike Candys & Jack Holiday - Push The Feeling On as his entrance music. Pekka Routalempi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jarrod Batchelor!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routalempi slips a jab from Batchelor.
Pekka Routalempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Routalempi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Batchelor. That one must have hurt.
Routalempi misses with a hook. Batchelor ducked under it nicely.
Routalempi takes a swing at Batchelor's ribcage but misses.
Routalempi scores with a leg kick.
Batchelor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Routalempi throws a low kick but Batchelor avoids it.
Batchelor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Routalempi moves away.
Horrible takedown by Routalempi or perhaps it was just good defense by Batchelor which made him look bad.
A bone on bone clash there as Routalempi blocks the leg kick.
Routalempi lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Routalempi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a leg kick which misses Batchelor's front leg but catches the back leg as Batchelor tries to avoid it.
Routalempi shoots in for a double leg but Batchelor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Routalempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Routalempi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Routalempi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Routalempi is breathing heavily.
Routalempi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batchelor as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Routalempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batchelor lands with a cross.
It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
Batchelor lands a really nice looking cross but Routalempi seems unphased.
Batchelor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batchelor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batchelor.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Batchelor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batchelor.
Batchelor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Routalempi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batchelor, as that shot connected.
Batchelor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batchelor wants to clinch.
Batchelor misses the jab.
Routalempi throws a jab but it's blocked by Batchelor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batchelor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batchelor. Routalempi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Routalempi moves forwards but Batchelor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batchelor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Routalempi misses.
Routalempi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Routalempi duly obliges.
Batchelor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Routalempi.
Batchelor throws a lazy head kick
and Routalempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batchelor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batchelor looks for the body kick but Routalempi saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batchelor cracks Routalempi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Routalempi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batchelor is able to avoid easily.
Batchelor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Routalempi's sensitive parts.
Batchelor connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Batchelor.
Batchelor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batchelor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Routalempi if he has to take too many more of those.
Jarrod Batchelor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batchelor throws a front kick that sends Routalempi stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Routalempi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Batchelor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batchelor scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Batchelor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Routalempi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Routalempi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Routalempi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Routalempi.
Batchelor misses with a left hand
and Routalempi counters with a right hand to the body.
Batchelor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Batchelor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batchelor scores with a nice head shot.
Routalempi is rocked!
Batchelor loads up on a big right hand but Routalempi slips the punch.
Batchelor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batchelor throws a head kick but Routalempi moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batchelor lands a nice shot that snaps Routalempi's head back.
Oh Routalempi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batchelor cracks Routalempi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Routalempi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Batchelor finish him?
Routalempi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi throws a nice looking combination but Batchelor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batchelor fakes the body blow, causing Routalempi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Routalempi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarrod Batchelor!
After winning the bout, Jarrod Batchelor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardner's entrance music is Goodtimes. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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260 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rylan Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gardner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gardner is putting a hurting on Stakanov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stakanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardner throws a strike aimed at the side of Stakanov's head but Stakanov avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gardner with the ground and pound from mount.
Gardner breaks from Stakanov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gardner controlling the pace for now.
Gardner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stakanov is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner lands a big elbow - Stakanov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Stakanov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rylan Gardner!
A victorious Rylan Gardner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Ruckus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Paua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Paua looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Ruckus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Paua!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruckus takes the fight into the clinch.
Paua gets control of Ruckus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruckus wanted to stand there but Paua had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paua is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ruckus has his hands clasped together but Paua extends an breaks Ruckus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paua.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Paua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasiliy Zorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasiliy Zorin looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wasiliy Zorin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartmann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Wasiliy Zorin has been cut.
Zorin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartmann moves into range and clinches up with Zorin.
Hartmann scores a nice knee to the body.
Zorin looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartmann leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zorin blocks a body shot from Hartmann.
Hartmann stalls.
Zorin is trying to break the clinch but Hartmann has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorin wants to stall.
Hartmann stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Hartmann.
Hartmann misses with a knee to the head.
Hartmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Hartmann.
Hartmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Hartmann - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Hartmann.
Hartmann tries to work over Zorin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hartmann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hartmann tries to work over Zorin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Erwin Hartmann.
Hartmann clinches up with Zorin and pushes him back against the cage.
Zorin can't find room to land a body shot as Hartmann controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hartmann.
Hartmann slowing the pace effectively.
Hartmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hartmann effectively controlling the action here.
Hartmann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zorin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hartmann tries to throw a body punch but Zorin avoids it by throwing Hartmann back against the cage.
Hartmann slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann can't find room to land a body shot as Zorin controls the action.
Hartmann has Zorin pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Erwin Hartmann.
Hartmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zorin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hartmann cracks Zorin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zorin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hartmann finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zorin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hartmann walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zorin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hartmann swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zorin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Hartmann!
A victorious Erwin Hartmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahoney comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kris Mahoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar moves away from the strike by Mahoney.
Mahoney dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Escobar avoids the head kick by Mahoney.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a leg kick.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Mahoney.
Escobar defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahoney misses with a looping right.
Mahoney avoids a kick to the body.
Mahoney misses the shot to the body.
Mahoney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney connects with a body shot.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahoney to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahoney throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Mahoney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahoney scores with a leg kick.
Mahoney lands a head kick!
It looks like Pablo Escobar has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Mahoney has knocked Escobar down with a huge combo! Mahoney steps away and waves a wobbly Escobar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Escobar is rocked!
Kris Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney scores with a body shot.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Escobar looks gassed!
Mahoney misses with a wild combination.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahoney misses the jab.
Mahoney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahoney throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Mahoney throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Mahoney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar. Mahoney shrugs it off though.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahoney tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar is looking to slow Mahoney down with leg kicks.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahoney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooh!!! Mahoney has knocked Escobar down with a huge combo! Mahoney steps away and waves a wobbly Escobar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Escobar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mahoney gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Mahoney!
After winning the bout, Kris Mahoney thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hansi Horseshead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Ty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horseshead's entrance music is Oasis - Wonderwall. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hansi Horseshead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Ty!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horseshead stalks Ty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ty's face. Ty staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mickey Ty has been cut.
Ty tries to clinch but Horseshead moves out of range.
Horseshead misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Horseshead.
Horseshead drops Ty with a beautiful combination! Ty stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Horseshead is looking for the KO!
Ty is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horseshead 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 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hansi Horseshead!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitrione Jr has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Hoost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost shoots in and drives through. Mitrione Jr sprawls well.
Hoost closes the distance and pushes Mitrione Jr back into the cage.
Hoost lands a takedown into 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.
Hoost connects with a couple of short punches.
Mitrione Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoost trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrione Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoost prevents Mitrione Jr from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoost throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitrione Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hoost is controlling him.
Mitrione Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitrione Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoost is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitrione Jr has wrist control.
Hoost keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitrione Jr's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitrione Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoost stops Mitrione Jr from standing up.
Hoost distracts Mitrione Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoost is in close to Mitrione Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoost trying to control but Mitrione Jr is working from the bottom.
Hoost stands up over Mitrione Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitrione Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoost stands up over Mitrione Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitrione Jr is trying to keep Hoost in close.
Mitrione Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoost postures up and lands a big shot to Mitrione Jr's brow.
Hoost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mitrione Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitrione Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoost lands a couple of elbows.
Hoost postures up in Mitrione Jr's guard and throws a big left but Mitrione Jr blocks it.
Hoost working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mitrione Jr's head.
Hoost throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitrione Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoost scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoost throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitrione Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hoost is proving a slippery customer.
Hoost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoost postures up.
Hoost wants to pass the guard but Mitrione Jr is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoost stands up over Mitrione Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mitrione Jr controls Hoost momentarily but Hoost frees himself.
Hoost preventing the sweep.
Hoost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitrione Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Hoost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Mitrione Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitrione Jr.
Hoost throwing strikes from guard but Mitrione Jr blocks nicely.
Hoost makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mitrione Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoost scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoost postures up in Mitrione Jr's guard and throws a big left but Mitrione Jr blocks it.
Hoost throws a strike but Mitrione Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoost controls Mitrione Jr momentarily but Mitrione Jr frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Hoost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitrione Jr throws a right and a left that Hoost avoids nicely.
Hoost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitrione Jr swivels and escapes.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mitrione Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mitrione Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitrione Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoost to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mitrione Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mitrione Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoost wants to control from the top but Mitrione Jr keeps moving.
Hoost postures up.
Ramon Hoost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoost chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoost throws a strike but Mitrione Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoost looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoost, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoost is retaining full guard.
Hoost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitrione Jr postures up in Hoost's guard and throws a big left but Hoost blocks it.
Mitrione Jr won't allow Hoost to sweep him here.
Hoost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitrione Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Mitrione Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitrione Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoost defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost looking to pass the guard.
Mitrione Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitrione Jr looking to control but Hoost passes into half guard.
Hoost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mitrione Jr is trying to maintain the position but Hoost is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoost not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mitrione Jr is trying to stand up here but Hoost is controlling him well.
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!
Mitrione Jr is not content to let Hoost control the position.
Hoost looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mitrione Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mitrione Jr trying to hold on to Hoost's head to control him but Hoost postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoost.
Mitrione Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoost looking to pass the guard.
Hoost postures up.
Hoost passes Mitrione Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mitrione Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoost.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoost connects with a nice short shot to Mitrione Jr's temple.
Mitrione Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoost moves nicely into side control.
Mitrione Jr is breathing heavily.
Mitrione Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Hoost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoost lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoost working the head and body with strikes.
Hoost throwing shots but Mitrione Jr is blocking nicely.
Mitrione Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoost pulls his head out easily.
Hoost slips a nice elbow through Mitrione Jr's hands, connecting with Mitrione Jr's forehead.
Hoost stops Mitrione Jr from getting back to his feet.
Mitrione Jr taking some punishment here, with Hoost in his half guard.
Hoost wants to free his trapped foot but Mitrione Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mitrione Jr is looking to control Hoost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mitrione Jr avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoost throwing shots but Mitrione Jr is blocking nicely.
Hoost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Hoost dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitrione Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoost drives through with a takedown into Mitrione Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mitrione Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hoost is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoost postures up in Mitrione Jr's guard and throws a big left but Mitrione Jr blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoost throwing strikes but missing.
Mitrione Jr is trying to keep Hoost in close.
Hoost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoost with a nice head shot there.
Hoost with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr trying to control the position.
Hoost with a nice head shot there.
Hoost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitrione Jr is controlling Hoost's posture.
Mitrione Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoost.
Hoost working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoost is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitrione Jr has wrist control.
Mitrione Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitrione Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hoost stops Mitrione Jr from standing up.
Mitrione Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitrione Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoost is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoost postures up and lands a big shot to Mitrione Jr's brow.
Hoost wants to pass the guard but Mitrione Jr is keeping the position.
Hoost lands a couple of digs.
Hoost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoost pushing down on Mitrione Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoost connects with a nice short shot to Mitrione Jr's temple.
Hoost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitrione Jr can do to turn this around?
Hoost slips a nice elbow through Mitrione Jr's hands, connecting with Mitrione Jr's forehead.
Hoost looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoost working the head and body with strikes.
Mitrione Jr has hold of Hoost's hands but Hoost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hoost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr wants to control the action here but instead Hoost manages to pass to full mount!
Mitrione Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoost connects with a nice short shot to Mitrione Jr's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoost connects with a nice short shot to Mitrione Jr's temple.
Mitrione Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoost scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mitrione Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitrione Jr has control of Hoost's left arm, preventing Hoost from doing any damage.
Hoost trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitrione Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoost passes Mitrione Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Hoost thows a huge punch but Mitrione Jr dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr wants to control but Hoost is keeping busy.
Hoost winds up and cracks Mitrione Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mitrione Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Hoost sits in half guard.
Mitrione Jr taking some punishment here, with Hoost in his half guard.
Mitrione Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoost pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Hoost there.
Hoost seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mitrione Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoost wants to control but Mitrione Jr is keeping him busy.
Hoost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitrione Jr's head.
Mitrione Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitrione Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Hoost clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Mitrione Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Hoost gets the takedown into side control.
Mitrione Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mitrione Jr is trying to control Hoost's posture but Hoost avoids it.
Mitrione Jr is looking for a sweep.
Mitrione Jr is not content to let Hoost control the position.
Mitrione Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hoost drags him back down.
Check out the look on Hoost's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Mitrione Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mitrione Jr prevents Hoost from improving position.
Mitrione Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mitrione Jr is pushing Hoost's head away, looking to escape. Hoost manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hoost works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mitrione Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr wants to control but Hoost postures up.
Mitrione Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mitrione Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Hoost lands an elbow.
Mitrione Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoost landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hoost landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hoost working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr is rocked!
Hoost cracks Mitrione Jr with a big right hand but Mitrione Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mitrione Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hoost finish him?
Hoost cracks Mitrione Jr with a big elbow.
Mitrione Jr pushes Hoost away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hoost gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mitrione Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoost landing a few strikes.
Hoost working the head and body with strikes.
Mitrione Jr prevents Hoost from moving into mount.
Hoost creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoost working the ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Hoost scoring with strikes.
Mitrione Jr is trying to improve his position.
Mitrione Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoost.
Mitrione Jr is trying to control Hoost's posture but Hoost avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Hoost scoring with strikes.
Mitrione Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hoost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitrione Jr keeps working.
Hoost lands an elbow.
Hoost is working Mitrione Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mitrione Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Mitrione Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hoost lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mitrione Jr down.
Hoost scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitrione Jr to see if he's OK.
Hoost landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Mitrione Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Hoost are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hoost in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoost working the ground and pound.
Mitrione Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hoost.
Hoost works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mitrione Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoost fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hoost working the head and body with strikes.
Hoost connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitrione Jr some visible discomfort.
Mitrione Jr is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoost wants to control but Mitrione Jr is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mitrione Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Hoost had his way with Matt Mitrione Jr in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hoost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoost lands in his opponent's guard.
Hoost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitrione Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mitrione Jr wants to sweep here but Hoost controlling him for the moment.
Hoost connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoost tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitrione Jr is retaining full guard.
Mitrione Jr keeping moving, preventing Hoost from controlling successfully.
Mitrione Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoost manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoost looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoost, not yet.
Mitrione Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoost keeping moving, preventing Mitrione Jr from controlling successfully.
Hoost preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitrione Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hoost.
Mitrione Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoost looking for a guillotine here but Mitrione Jr defends easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hoost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr 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.
Hoost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoost tries to get out of the position.
Hoost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitrione Jr is one step ahead there.
Mitrione Jr drops back looking for a leg! Hoost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoost manages to kick Mitrione Jr off! Mitrione Jr jumps back into Hoost's guard.
Mitrione Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mitrione Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Hoost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost looking to pass the guard.
Mitrione Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoost throws an elbow that misses. Mitrione Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoost's guard. Nice move by Mitrione Jr!
Hoost trying to control the position here.
Mitrione Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Hoost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitrione Jr is one step ahead there.
Ramon Hoost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoost has Mitrione Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Mitrione Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ramon Hoost.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoost fails with the takedown.
Mitrione Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hoost back to the cage. Mitrione Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Hoost with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoost feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mitrione Jr is controlling Hoost's posture.
Matt Mitrione Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoost is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Hoost.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Hoost!
Ramon Hoost retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ramon Hoost made sure he mentioned PRIME DESIGNS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devil Jho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Kasteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jho comes to the cage accompanied by Into the Abyss. Kasteel has chosen Celtic Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devil Jho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Semmy Kasteel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasteel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kasteel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jho doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Kasteel misses.
Jho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jho throws a looping overhand right but Kasteel ducks down to avoid it.
Jho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasteel is out of range.
Jho throws out a loose jab but Kasteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasteel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasteel lands a head kick!
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jho blocks a head kick by Kasteel.
Kasteel moves out of range as Jho strikes.
Jho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasteel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jho scores with a shot to the body.
Kasteel checks the leg kick.
Kasteel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho throws a jab when Kasteel was well out of range.
Jho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasteel is able to avoid easily.
Kasteel tries to clinch there but Jho circles away.
Jho avoids the body shot from Kasteel.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Kasteel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasteel rushes Jho and presses him up against the cage.
Kasteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasteel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jho misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasteel tries to work over Jho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasteel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasteel backwards.
A body shot lands from Kasteel.
Jho swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasteel prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasteel pushes off an throws an elbow but Jho leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho misses with the head strike.
Jho stalling the fight.
Kasteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasteel.
Kasteel lands a nice knee to the body.
Kasteel cracks Jho with a nice body shot.
Jho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jho has hold of one of Kasteel's legs. Kasteel is fighting the takedown attempt but Jho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kasteel has Jho pulled in close to control his posture.
Kasteel wants to sweep here but Jho controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil Jho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jho checks a leg kick.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasteel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jho will feel that in the morning.
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!
Jho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasteel misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Kasteel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kasteel. That's going to slow Jho down.
Jho lands with a hook. Kasteel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jho misses with an uppercut. Kasteel saw that one coming.
Kasteel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasteel is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Kasteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasteel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Kasteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jho scores with a nice body kick.
Kasteel closes the distance but Jho moves to the side
and Jho counters with a good, hard body kick but Kasteel shrugs it off.
Jho blocks a leg kick.
Jho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kasteel lands a jab to Jho's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jho thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasteel connects with a jab.
Kasteel tries to clinch but Jho moves out of range.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasteel lands a nice shot that snaps Jho's head back.
Kasteel throws out a leg kick but Jho moves out of range and Kasteel only half commits.
Kasteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasteel.
Kasteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jho swings for the body but Kasteel moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kasteel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jho circles away quickly and effectively.
Jho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jho lands the left hand.
Kasteel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kasteel tries to land a front kick but Jho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jho swings for the body but Kasteel moves out of range.
Kasteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasteel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Kasteel misses.
Jho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasteel is breathing heavily.
Kasteel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasteel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jho is out of range.
Jho misses with a hook. Kasteel ducked under it nicely.
Kasteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Semmy Kasteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Jho.
Kasteel just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho swinging wildly here.
Jho throws a front kick aimed at Kasteel's knee but Kasteel avoids it well.
Jho throws a chopping leg kick but Kasteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kasteel misses with a leg kick.
Jho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jho blocks a head kick by Kasteel.
Kasteel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasteel.
A slow jab from Jho misses its intended target.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasteel manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kasteel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kasteel clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jho misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Jho.
Kasteel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasteel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Jho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Jho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Semmy Kasteel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kasteel connects with a body shot that sends Jho's belly button to the back.
Jho scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Jho.
Jho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasteel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasteel wants to clinch.
Jho cracks Kasteel with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasteel.
Jho misses with an uppercut. Kasteel saw that one coming.
Kasteel connects with a high kick.
Jho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasteel misses with a wild body shot.
Kasteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasteel misses with a low kick.
Kasteel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jho.
Kasteel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasteel wants to clinch.
Kasteel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasteel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jho circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Jho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jho moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jho throws a looping overhand right but Kasteel ducks down to avoid it.
Kasteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jho looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasteel is just out of range.
Kasteel misses with a looping right.
Kasteel with a nice cross.
Jho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jho misses with an uppercut. Kasteel saw that one coming.
Jho tries a low kick but Kasteel avoids it.
Jho looks to land a right hand but Kasteel moved out of range.
Kasteel is looking to clinch.
Kasteel moves out of range as Jho throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel checks a leg kick nicely.
Jho scores with a hook to the body. Kasteel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasteel checks a leg kick.
Kasteel dips to his left and cracks Jho with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasteel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jho connects with a leg kick. Kasteel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jho throws a leg kick but Kasteel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasteel connects with the punch.
Jho moves out of range as Kasteel throws a body kick.
Jho misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jho finds it's way through Kasteel's defenses.
Kasteel misses with a body shot.
Kasteel throws a front kick that sends Jho stumbling back into the cage.
Jho swings for the body but Kasteel moves out of range.
Kasteel connects with the punch.
Kasteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jho throws a hook to the side of Kasteel's head but Kasteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jho misses the shot to the body.
Kasteel misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jho connects with a body shot.
That kick from Kasteel tenderised Jho's leg. Jho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jho misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Semmy Kasteel just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasteel swings for the body but Jho moves out of range.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasteel moves away.
A solid body kick from Kasteel.
Kasteel thuds his shin into the meat of Jho's side.
Kasteel lands with a hook. Jho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kasteel lands a really nice looking cross but Jho seems unphased.
Kasteel thows a body shot but no joy.
Jho misses with a head kick.
Jho misses with a body shot
and Kasteel counters by clinching up.
Kasteel missing with knees to the body.
Jho misses with a punch to the body.
Kasteel has a couple of punches blocked by Jho.
Kasteel trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasteel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jho's defenses.
Jho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kasteel pushes Jho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kasteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kasteel misses with a knee strike.
Jho scores with a shot to the side of Kasteel's head.
Jho slows down the pace here.
Kasteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel tries a body shot but Jho blocks it.
Kasteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kasteel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jho.
Kasteel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jho is defending well for now.
Jho stalling in the clinch but Kasteel improves position.
Jho avoids a wild elbow strike from Kasteel.
Kasteel tries a body shot but Jho blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kasteel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jho's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jho lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jho misses with some punches.
Jho blocks a body shot from Kasteel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jho jumps guard.
Jho wants to get back to his feet but Kasteel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kasteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Semmy Kasteel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kasteel lands with a nice body kick.
Jho throws a head kick that half lands.
Jho throws an overhand right that lands on Kasteel's shoulder, as Kasteel tries to avoid the shot.
Jho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasteel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jho circles away.
Jho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasteel.
That kick from Kasteel tenderised Jho's leg. Jho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jho avoids the body shot from Kasteel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semmy Kasteel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kasteel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jho on the side of the head.
A jab from Jho misses.
Kasteel throws a leg kick but Jho moved away.
Kasteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jho.
Jho throws a body punch but Kasteel moves out of range.
Kasteel lands a body shot.
Kasteel scores with a head kick.
Kasteel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jho at a distance.
Kasteel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasteel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasteel checks a leg kick.
Jho throws a jab when Kasteel was well out of range.
Kasteel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jho is looking to wear down Kasteel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jho moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasteel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kasteel.
Kasteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasteel scores with a jab to the body.
Kasteel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jho thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasteel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jho motions for Kasteel to come forward. Jho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jho misses the shot to the body.
Jho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kasteel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kasteel throws a push kick but Jho slaps the foot to one side.
Kasteel looks to land a body kick but Jho moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasteel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasteel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jho in his tracks.
Kasteel scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Kasteel misses.
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasteel.
Jho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kasteel is out of range and Jho settles back down.
Kasteel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Kasteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasteel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Kasteel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Jho circles away.
Kasteel lands with a hook. Jho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kasteel misses its intended target.
Kasteel moves into the clinch.
Jho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasteel.
Kasteel blocking some punches.
Jho scores with a shot to the side of Kasteel's head.
A head punch on the inside from Kasteel fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jho.
Jho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Devil Jho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jho blocks a body shot from Kasteel.
Kasteel tries to throw a body punch but Jho avoids it by throwing Kasteel back against the cage.
Kasteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jho's elbow.
Kasteel lands an elbow just above Jho 's eye.
Jho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasteel walks away with a smile on his face. Jho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasteel moves away.
Jho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasteel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jho.
Kasteel tries to clinch but Jho moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Kasteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasteel.
Semmy Kasteel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Kasteel misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Kasteel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasteel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Kasteel!
Semmy Kasteel is the new middleweight champion!
As Semmy Kasteel got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Glory be to God. We can do all things through Him. Thank you for coming, and for your continued support. WAR Convicted!'.
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