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V.O.G 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heart Vacnacy- the wanted. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
12 - 18 - 1 |
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179 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitch.
Hernandez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitch backs up against the cage.
It looks like John Fitch has been cut.
Hernandez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Fitch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitch has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Fitch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitch has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hernandez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Fitch paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hernandez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pep Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flint comes to the cage accompanied by Benga & Coki - Night. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
13 - 13 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good kicks
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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
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schiffer throws a push kick but Flint slaps the foot to one side.
Flint cracks Schiffer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schiffer.
Flint misses with a head kick.
Schiffer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flint is trying to defend but Schiffer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schiffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schiffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flint wants to get back to his feet.
Schiffer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Flint controls his leg.
Schiffer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schiffer clinches with his opponent.
Schiffer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flint pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schiffer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer drags the fight down to the ground.
Schiffer has his feet on Flint's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ulquiorra Schiffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schiffer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flint pinned against the cage. Flint gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Schiffer coming out on top.
Schiffer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Flint's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Schiffer with that takedown attempt.
Schiffer instigates a clinch.
Schiffer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flint gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flint misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schiffer.
Schiffer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flint gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schiffer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flint to keep the fight standing.
Schiffer tries to circle away but Flint has him pinned against the cage.
Flint misses with a knee to the head.
Flint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schiffer tries a knee to the head but Flint blocks it.
Flint unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schiffer looks gassed!
Flint is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schiffer is defending well for now.
Flint unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flint connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer avoiding damage as Flint throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flint working Schiffer over with knees to the body.
Schiffer managing to block the knees to the body from Flint.
Flint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schiffer backwards.
Flint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schiffers head.
Flint with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flint misses with a knee strike.
Schiffer wants to take the fight to the mat but Flint manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flint tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schiffer avoids it.
Schiffer tries to circle away but Flint has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flint.
Schiffer tries for a takedown but Flint manages to get underhooks.
Flint misses with a knee to the head.
Schiffer successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Flint will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Flint scores with a four punch combination!
Schiffer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flint lands a high kick!
Schiffer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schiffer pushes Flint up against the cage in a clinch.
Flint missing with knees to the body.
Schiffer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flint tries to land knees in the clinch but Schiffer avoids the damage to the body.
Schiffer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schiffer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flint circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flint sprawls well. Flint wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schiffer gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schiffer.
Jack Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flint's half guard.
Schiffer is trying to control. Flint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schiffer in particular looking to stall.
Schiffer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Flint wants to improve his position but Schiffer is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schiffer trying to mount his opponent but Flint defends it.
Flint is trying to maintain the position but Schiffer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer stands up from half guard.
Horrible takedown by Schiffer or perhaps it was just good defense by Flint which made him look bad.
Flint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schiffer shoots and misses
and Flint counters with a head kick. That will keep Schiffer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schiffer thows a leg kick but Flint checks it
and Flint counters with a stiff right hand.
Flint lands with a kick to the temple. Schiffer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schiffer gets tackled into the cage by Flint. Flint maintains the clinch.
Schiffer avoiding damage as Flint throws knees to the body.
Schiffer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiffer is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint is staying active underneath Schiffer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulquiorra Schiffer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schiffer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schiffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schiffer throws a big elbow that misses.
Schiffer is pushing down on Flint's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flint is fighting to maintain full guard but Schiffer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schiffer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schiffer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flint defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer not doing much here.
Schiffer tries to pass to full mount but Flint defends it.
Flint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flint tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flint regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schiffer.
Schiffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Schiffer from controlling successfully.
Schiffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Flint misses with a double jab.
Jack Flint is winning the standup battle so far.
Schiffer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schiffer shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack Flint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flint doesn't manage to clinch there - Schiffer circles away.
Flint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Flint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flint scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schiffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Flint.
Flint stuffs the takedown.
Schiffer moves into range and clinches up with Flint.
Flint tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schiffer avoids it.
Flint lands a knee to the body.
Schiffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schiffer's elbow.
Flint prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schiffer is trying to break the clinch but Flint has him pressed against the cage.
Flint is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schiffer is defending well for now.
Schiffer tries to pull guard but Flint won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flint tries to land a knee to the head but Schiffer blocks with his arms.
Schiffer prevents a body shot from Flint.
Flint misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulquiorra Schiffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schiffer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Schiffer!
An out of breath Ulquiorra Schiffer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between White Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojciech Sakrucki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Conti - Gonna Fly Now. Sakrucki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kochana Polsko. 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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192 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, White Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wojciech Sakrucki!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a looping right.
Black misses with a looping right.
Sakrucki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Sakrucki lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Black sprawling to the canvas. Sakrucki follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Black hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakrucki 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! Black is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wojciech Sakrucki!
Wojciech Sakrucki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keller Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead - The Natives. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
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202 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampage Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keller Rock!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rock.
Rock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rock lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock passes into half guard.
Rock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Rock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Keller Rock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rock did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
Rock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rock to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keller Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rock's waist but Rock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rock.
Rampage Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Rock.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson with the ground and pound but Rock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Rock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to control but Jackson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keller Rock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Rock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Rock!
Rampage Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rock controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keller Rock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Rock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Rock!
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rock is controlling him.
Rock tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Rock works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rock landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rock trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Rock pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rampage Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Rock shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson throws a strike but Rock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rock looking to pass the guard.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
Rock throwing strikes but missing.
Rock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rock advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rock working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rock trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Rock working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Rock wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Rock misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jackson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rock works to advance to full mount. Jackson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rock cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rock throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rock controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keller Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keller Rock!
After winning the bout, Keller Rock 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Aleksandrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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34
173 lbs
29 - 15 - 0 |
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24
184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Aleksandrovich!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrovich leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aleksandrovich misses the jab.
Aleksandrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksandrovich sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phillips slips a jab from Aleksandrovich.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aleksandrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sergey Aleksandrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksandrovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips counters with a single leg into guard. Aleksandrovich didn't expect that.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aleksandrovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips is thwarting Aleksandrovich's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Aleksandrovich is having none of it.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Aleksandrovich defending well.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Aleksandrovich is having none of it.
Phillips seems to be looking for submissions.
Phillips throwing shots but Aleksandrovich is blocking nicely.
Aleksandrovich tries to get to full guard but Phillips has control of the leg.
Phillips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aleksandrovich is looking to get back to full guard here but Phillips has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a sweep.
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aleksandrovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aleksandrovich, who protects the arm 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!
Phillips in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aleksandrovich tries to improve position but can't.
Aleksandrovich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aleksandrovich pulls his head out easily.
Aleksandrovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aleksandrovich.
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aleksandrovich pulls his head out easily.
Aleksandrovich is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aleksandrovich pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aleksandrovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aleksandrovich's back!
Aleksandrovich breaks Phillips's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aleksandrovich drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Aleksandrovich off! Aleksandrovich jumps back into Phillips's guard.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aleksandrovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Aleksandrovich pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aleksandrovich trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aleksandrovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aleksandrovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Aleksandrovich tries to pass.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aleksandrovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Aleksandrovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phillips sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleksandrovich misses with a body shot.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Aleksandrovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aleksandrovich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aleksandrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Phillips is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aleksandrovich's half guard.
Phillips wants to work for an arm triangle but Aleksandrovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aleksandrovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Aleksandrovich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aleksandrovich is not content to let Phillips control the position.
Phillips prevents Aleksandrovich from standing back up.
Phillips throwing shots but Aleksandrovich is blocking nicely.
Aleksandrovich is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aleksandrovich is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Phillips jumps into side control!
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksandrovich keeps working.
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aleksandrovich, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksandrovich gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aleksandrovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Aleksandrovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage.
Phillips prevents Aleksandrovich from improving his position.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Phillips.
Phillips is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aleksandrovich is just riding it out for now. Phillips eventually gives up the hold.
Aleksandrovich wants to get back to full guard.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but Aleksandrovich defends it.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksandrovich keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Aleksandrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aleksandrovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a triangle here but Phillips uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Phillips is trying to get an arm triangle but Aleksandrovich is defending 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aleksandrovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Phillips looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aleksandrovich throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillips takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aleksandrovich misses the jab.
Aleksandrovich misses with a straight left.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aleksandrovich throws out the jab.
Aleksandrovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aleksandrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Nice uppercut lands for Aleksandrovich. That snapped Phillips's head back.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aleksandrovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.
Aleksandrovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksandrovich.
Milo Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksandrovich throws a looping overhand right but Phillips ducks down to avoid it.
Aleksandrovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Aleksandrovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Aleksandrovich misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aleksandrovich as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aleksandrovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aleksandrovich pinned against the cage. Aleksandrovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aleksandrovich misses the target.
Aleksandrovich throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksandrovich misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Aleksandrovich.
Aleksandrovich gets caught napping as Phillips dives in and scores a takedown. Aleksandrovich manages to retain guard.
Phillips won't allow Aleksandrovich to sweep him here.
Phillips advances to half guard.
Milo Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aleksandrovich is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aleksandrovich looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working for a kimura but Aleksandrovich is defending it quite comfortably.
Aleksandrovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Aleksandrovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phillips content to control rather than advance.
Phillips is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aleksandrovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Aleksandrovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Aleksandrovich looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aleksandrovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Phillips.
Phillips 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! Aleksandrovich is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Quik Phish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Gerous has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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31
202 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willie Quik Phish!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Quik Phish.
Quik Phish throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerous counters with a stiff right hand.
Gerous takes one on the button.
Quik Phish misses the jab.
Gerous looks to land a combination but Quik Phish avoids it well.
Gerous looks to land a combination. Quik Phish sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Quik Phish misses with a hook
and Gerous counters with a left to the body.
Gerous works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gerous bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Quik Phish's head.
Quik Phish looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerous is just out of range.
Gerous lands the left hand.
Gerous pounces like a tiger and cracks Quik Phish with a vicious hook! Quik Phish is down but not out! Gerous follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dan Gerous!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bash has chosen Hollywood Undead-Undead as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
186 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
199 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
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Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bash!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flush shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flush showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bash's head.
Bash moves into full guard.
Bash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flush.
Flush distracts Bash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flush postures up and lands a big shot to Bash's brow.
Bash keeping full guard, as Flush tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bash keeping full guard, as Flush tries to pass.
Flush cracks Bash with a solid left hand.
Bash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flush.
Bash wants to stand but Flush is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash is trying to control the position but Flush postures up.
Flush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flush wants to pass the guard but Bash is keeping the position.
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.
Flush stopping the sweep attempt from Bash.
Flush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bash kicks Flush off and gets to his feet.
Bash misses with a series of wild punches.
Bash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flush throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flush fails with the takedown.
Bash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flush.
Flush gets the takedown into side control.
Flush grinds an elbow into Bash's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flush misses with the ground and pound.
Bash prevents Flush from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Straight Flush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jon Bash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bash throws a series of punches but Flush moves out of range.
Flush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bash.
Bash works over Flush's head and body with a nice combination.
Bash throws a combination that misses
and Bash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flush blocks a head kick by Bash.
Bash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flush sprawls well. Flush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bash gets slowly back to his feet.
Flush misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush fails with the takedown.
Bash sizes up Flush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flush moves away.
Flush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bash.
Bash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bash misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Bash does no damage.
Flush shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash throws a head kick but Flush moves out of range.
Flush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flush throws a strike but Bash avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Straight Flush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flush throws an elbow that misses. Bash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flush's guard. Nice move by Bash!
Flush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flush's guard.
Flush is pulling down on Bash's head to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Straight Flush wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bash misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash darts in and clinches Flush up against the cage.
Bash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bash.
A big left from Bash misses.
Flush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bash tries to avoid it but Flush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bash to the ground. Bash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bash moves into the clinch.
Bash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Bash.
Flush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bash.
Nice straight punches there by Bash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bash.
Flush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bash.
Bash throws a series of punches but Flush moves out of range.
Bash looks to land a combination. Flush sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Bash does no damage.
Jon Bash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bash throws an overhand right that lands on Flush's shoulder, as Flush tries to avoid the shot.
Bash looks to land a combination but Flush avoids it well.
Flush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bash manages to avoid it.
Flush misses with a wild body shot.
Jon Bash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flush takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flush.
Flush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bash doesn't manage to clinch there - Flush circles away.
Flush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flush just misses with a punch to the body.
Flush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flush passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bash sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Flush with the ground and pound but Bash regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Flush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flush lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flush wants to pass to mount but Bash is defending the position.
Flush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flush 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.
Flush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flush with the ground and pound but Bash uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Flush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush throws an elbow that misses. Bash uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flush's guard. Nice move by Bash!
Flush is controlling Bash's posture.
Flush's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Straight Flush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flush has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Straight Flush!
A less than humble Straight Flush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22
199 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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194 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rony Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaa throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaa.
Nice sprawl there from Jaa as Steel shoots in.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Jaa thumps Steel with a low kick.
Jaa checks a leg kick.
Steel tries to bum rush Jaa with a series of wild strikes but Jaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaa.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Jaa tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Jaa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rony Jaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaa.
Steel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa throws a low kick but Steel avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaa's sensitive parts.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rony Jaa has been cut.
Jaa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
Jaa looks gassed!
Jaa throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaa at a distance.
Chuck Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaa can pounce on him.
Jaa avoids the head kick by Steel.
A head kick by Jaa misses
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Jaa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steel lands a jab to the nose.
Jaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel is looking to wear down Jaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa moves into the clinch.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel breaks the clinch.
Steel throws a head kick but Jaa moves out of range.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Jaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jaa throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel keeps Jaa at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Jaa wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel cracks Jaa with an open hand slap.
Steel throws a right and a left that Jaa avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jaa! He's out on his feet! Steel rushes in and drops Jaa with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck Steel!
After the big win, Chuck Steel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaki has chosen Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
176 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takehiko Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooiboy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takaki.
Takaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Mooiboy is just out of range.
Takaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Takaki counters with a head kick. That will keep Mooiboy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Takaki lands an overhand right.
Mooiboy misses with a takedown attempt
and Takaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mooiboy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooiboy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mooiboy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takaki.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Takaki lands a big head kick that sends Mooiboy tumbling to the mat! Takaki takes a step backwards and waves Mooiboy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mooiboy is rocked!
Takaki feints and then cracks Mooiboy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mooiboy down.
Oh Mooiboy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mooiboy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mooiboy somewhat.
Mooiboy seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Mooiboy with that takedown attempt.
Mooiboy shoots and misses
and Takaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takaki lands with a hook. Mooiboy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mooiboy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takaki. That one must have hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mooiboy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Takaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mooiboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Mooiboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takehiko Takaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mooiboy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
letting Takaki counter with a right hand.
Mooiboy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mooiboy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Mooiboy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Takaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takaki connects with a crisp jab.
Mooiboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takaki connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Takaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takaki drops Mooiboy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Takaki follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takehiko Takaki!
An out of breath Takehiko Takaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman 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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29
188 lbs
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31
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Burza!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keto throws a nice head kick!
Burza loads up on a big right hand but Keto slips the punch.
Burza misses with a body shot.
Keto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burza quickly recovers to half guard.
Keto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto prevents Burza from improving his position.
Keto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burza's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keto controlling the pace.
Burza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keto is working away from the top position though.
Keto prevents Burza from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto is trying to work for a kimura but Burza is defending well.
Keto slows the pace down in half guard.
Burza is trying to stand back up but Keto is controlling him
Ground and pound from Keto.
Keto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burza keeps working.
Burza wants to get back to full guard but Keto has mounted him!
Keto 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.
Burza is looking to get to half guard.
Keto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Keto is landing with some decent strikes but Burza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burza taking shots to the head.
Keto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burza 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Keto, into his guard.
Keto is trying to control the position but Burza postures up.
Keto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burza has passed into half guard!
It looks like Burza is going to stand back up.
Keto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Burza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza blocks the strikes from Keto.
Keto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burza wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Keto uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Burza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keto's guard.
Keto has control of Burza's left arm, preventing Burza from doing any damage.
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.
Keto looking for a sweep. Not yet Keto, not yet.
Burza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keto is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burza moves out of range as Keto strikes.
Burza misses with a lunging right hand
and Keto counters with a right hand to the body.
Burza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keto was well out of range. Poor timing from Burza.
Keto tried to score with a low kick but Burza checks it.
Keto slips under a jab.
Burza blocks a head kick by Keto.
Burza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keto.
Keto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burza is able to avoid easily.
Keto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keto throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza takes a swing at Keto's ribcage but misses.
Keto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Keto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burza feints a jab promting Keto to slip. Burza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Keto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burza looks to throw the jab but Keto is out of range.
Keto thuds his shin into the meat of Burza's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burza misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Keto.
Burza moves out of range of the body kick.
Burza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keto counters with a body kick.
Burza scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keto eats them both and turns towards Burza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burza jabs Keto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keto misses with a left hand
and Burza counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keto somewhat.
Burza throws a hook but Keto avoids it easily.
Keto throws a jab when Burza was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Burza.
Keto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keto scores with a jab to the head.
Keto just misses with a punch to the body.
Burza dips to his left and cracks Keto with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keto.
Burza thows a body shot but no joy.
Keto shoots in for a takedown but Burza shows good takedown defense.
Burza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burza misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Keto misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keto. Burza shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burza moves out of range of the strikes.
Keto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Burza avoids the body shot from Keto.
Burza misses with a looping left.
Burza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keto.
Burza 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.
Keto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burza misses with a series of wild punches.
Burza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Keto.
Keto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto thows a body kick. Burza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keto throws a lazy uppercut
and Burza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keto scores with a push kick.
Burza throws an overhand right that lands on Keto's shoulder, as Keto tries to avoid the shot.
Keto scores with a leg kick.
Keto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burza.
A jab from Burza misses.
Keto connects with a solid leg kick.
Keto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burza's head.
Tuomas Keto is winning the standup battle so far.
Keto staying out of range there.
Keto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burza missing with a left hand there. Keto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keto tries to clinch up but Burza circles away and keeps his distance.
Keto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keto throws a sloppy head kick and Burza moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza moves out of range of the body kick.
Keto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keto.
Keto throws a lazy right hand but Burza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John Burza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keto. That one must have hurt.
Keto misses with a head kick.
Keto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burza.
Keto throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keto has a takedown stuffed.
Keto throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keto. Burza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keto throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burza misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burza is out of range.
John Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keto misses with an uppercut. Burza saw that one coming.
Keto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keto motions for Burza to come forward. Keto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burza.
A jab from Burza does it's job there.
Burza dodges the punch combination from Keto.
Burza staying out of range there.
Burza throws a shot to the body.
Burza moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keto.
Keto lands a slapping body shot.
Burza misses with a body shot
and Keto counters with a stiff right hand.
Burza throws a jab when Keto was well out of range.
Keto is looking to chop away at Burza's legs.
Keto thuds his shin into the meat of Burza's side.
Keto rushes Burza and presses him up against the cage.
Keto keeps control of Burza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burza wants to get back to striking at distance but Keto won't allow it.
Burza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keto is pushing Burza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza wants to get back to striking at distance but Keto won't allow it.
Keto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burza's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keto.
Keto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burza blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keto fails to land.
Keto lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burza tries to break free but Keto pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza is looking to break free of the clinch but Keto has double underhooks.
Keto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keto drags the fight down to the ground.
Keto working a defensive guard here.
Burza wants to stand but Keto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Keto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burza wanted to stand there but Keto had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keto is trying to keep Burza in close.
Keto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burza is one step ahead there.
Burza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Keto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burza wants to get up but he can't break Keto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuomas Keto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keto is pulling down on Burza's head. It's preventing any offense from Burza, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keto defending well as Burza loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto had his way with John Burza in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keto misses with a kick to the body.
Keto thumps Burza with a low kick.
Burza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keto misses with a wild combination.
Burza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keto misses with a lunging right hand
and Burza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burza avoids a kick to the body.
Burza misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto throws a body kick that misses.
Burza throws a big shot that misses.
Burza throws a looping overhand right but Keto ducks down to avoid it.
Keto scores with a push kick.
Burza throws a hook to the side of Keto's head but Keto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burza misses with a double jab.
Burza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keto.
Keto throws a wild body kick that Burza sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Keto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Burza as he checks the leg kick.
Burza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keto.
Keto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Keto. That snapped Burza's head back.
Burza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto throws a front kick that sends Burza stumbling back into the cage.
Burza misses with a hook
and Keto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burza works Keto's body with a nice hook.
Keto missing with a left hand there. Burza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keto throws a series of punches but Burza moves out of range.
Burza misses the shot to the body.
Burza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keto looks to throw the jab but Burza is out of range.
Keto looks to land a body kick but Burza moved away.
Keto ducks under a wild hook from Burza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza blocks a head kick by Keto.
Burza blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Burza blocks the leg kick.
Keto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keto is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keto scores with a push kick.
Keto scores with a head kick. Burza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burza misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomas Keto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
Tuomas Keto retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Tuomas Keto 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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