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V.O.G 62 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yura Dobko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Hamilton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yura Dobko's chin.
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yura Dobko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton gets a takedown into half guard.
Dobko won't allow Hamilton to pass to mount.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton trying to control from Dobko's half guard. Dobko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hamilton wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dobko's closed guard. He's half up but Dobko has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dobko pivots and extends the arm, Hamilton falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dobko! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yura Dobko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pep Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez has chosen Heart Vacnacy- the wanted as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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173 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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175 lbs
13 - 18 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
30 - 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
13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pep Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Hernandez shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernandez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Phillips drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hernandez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez sneaks out the side door and pushes Phillips away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hernandez scores with a four punch combination!
Hernandez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phillips back to the cage. Hernandez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Hernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hernandez manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Hernandez's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernandez is retaining full guard.
Phillips postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Hernandez looking for a guillotine here but Phillips defends easily.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phillips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez wriggles free and stands up.
Phillips pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a takedown into side control.
Phillips tries for a kimura but Hernandez is defending well.
Phillips has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hernandez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Phillips yanks on the arm and Hernandez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Phillips.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milo Phillips!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojciech Sakrucki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakrucki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kochana Polsko. Rony Jaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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198 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wojciech Sakrucki!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Jaa. No joy for Sakrucki on that attempt.
Sakrucki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakrucki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakrucki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakrucki thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakrucki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaa's head.
Sakrucki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakrucki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa moves into full guard.
Jaa is trying to control the position but Sakrucki postures up.
Sakrucki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakrucki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaa wants to get back to his feet but Sakrucki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakrucki lands a couple of elbows.
Sakrucki is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaa has wrist control.
Sakrucki lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Sakrucki passes Jaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa trying to hold on to Sakrucki's head to control him but Sakrucki postures up.
Sakrucki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sakrucki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jaa!
Jaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakrucki wants to control the pace but Jaa is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakrucki raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sakrucki landing punches.
It looks like Rony Jaa has been cut.
Jaa is bucking up trying to escape but Sakrucki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rony Jaa's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakrucki postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jaa bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sakrucki and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wojciech Sakrucki!
A relieved looking Wojciech Sakrucki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus Fergus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Sell Your Soul. The key to victory for Ilham Aliyev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
21 - 10 - 2 |
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179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Fergus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fergus did well to prevent Aliyev getting side control.
Fergus pushes Aliyev off looking to stand but Aliyev dives back in and keeps control.
Fergus is defending against the submission attempts here by Aliyev.
Aliyev trying to control from half guard but Fergus is working away.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fergus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fergus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aliyev.
Aliyev is trying to work for a kimura but Fergus is defending well.
Fergus is controlling Aliyev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aliyev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fergus's head.
Aliyev prevents Fergus from improving his position.
Aliyev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fergus has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergus is looking for a sweep. Aliyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fergus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aliyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fergus is keeping the position for now.
Fergus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aliyev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fergus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aliyev throws a big right hand that misses.
Fergus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fergus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aliyev postures up in Fergus's guard and throws a big left but Fergus blocks it.
Aliyev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aliyev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fergus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aliyev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev landing some decent shots from guard.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliyev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aliyev chips away with some ground and pound.
Fergus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aliyev.
Fergus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aliyev.
Fergus looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergus, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fergus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fergus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fergus working a defensive guard but Aliyev passes into half guard.
Fergus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fergus trying to hold on to Aliyev's head to control him but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aliyev lands a nice short elbow.
Aliyev wants to free his trapped foot but Fergus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fergus is trying to stand up here but Aliyev is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fergus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
Aliyev throws a big elbow that misses.
Aliyev throws a big elbow that misses.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aliyev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aliyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aliyev postures up in Fergus's guard and throws a big left but Fergus blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Fergus keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev prevents Fergus from getting back to his feet.
Aliyev is in close to Fergus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aliyev is in close to Fergus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aliyev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fergus's guard.
Aliyev 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.
Fergus tries to roll over but Aliyev keeps him under control.
Aliyev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fergus is holding on to half guard well.
Fergus is staying active underneath Aliyev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fergus is trying to stand up here but Aliyev is controlling him well.
Aliyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fergus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fergus is defending against the submission attempts here by Aliyev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aliyev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Fergus. No joy for Aliyev on that attempt.
Aliyev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fergus did well to prevent Aliyev getting side control.
Aliyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aliyev connects with a nice short shot to Fergus's temple.
Aliyev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aliyev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fergus is trying to control but can't.
Aliyev is looking for a kimura but Fergus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aliyev to get the leverage.
Aliyev is looking to take a break and control but Fergus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergus gets full guard.
Aliyev throws a big elbow that misses.
Aliyev prevents Fergus from getting back to his feet.
Aliyev won't allow Fergus to sweep him here.
Aliyev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aliyev throws a big right hand that misses.
Aliyev chips away with some ground and pound.
Aliyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aliyev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fergus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fergus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fergus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aliyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fergus looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergus, not yet.
Aliyev is in close to Fergus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fergus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aliyev postures up in Fergus's guard and throws a big left but Fergus blocks it.
Fergus working a defensive guard here.
Fergus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fergus is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Fergus misses.
Fergus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aliyev moves away.
Aliyev shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aliyev is defended easily by Fergus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilham Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergus misses with a right hand
and Aliyev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fergus's guard.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliyev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aliyev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fergus's head.
Aliyev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aliyev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aliyev lands a couple of elbows.
Fergus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliyev is one step ahead there.
Aliyev looking to sit in guard and control but Fergus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aliyev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev controlling Fergus's posture.
Aliyev working a defensive guard here.
Fergus throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fergus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aliyev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilham Aliyev dominated that second round.
That's time! Aliyev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fergus slaps away a takedown attempt from Aliyev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Aliyev misses.
Fergus misses with a right hand
and Aliyev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aliyev is looking for a kimura but Fergus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aliyev to get the leverage.
Aliyev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aliyev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fergus keeps working.
Fergus is trying to get back to full guard.
Fergus trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev seems to be working for a kimura but Fergus defends the submission attempt.
Fergus wants to improve his position but Aliyev is controlling well.
Aliyev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fergus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aliyev.
Fergus wants to control but Aliyev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aliyev thows a huge punch but Fergus dodges it nicely.
Aliyev is keen to just control but Fergus is a slippery customer.
Fergus looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Aliyev there.
Fergus is looking to improve his position.
Fergus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aliyev.
Fergus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aliyev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fergus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fergus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aliyev.
Fergus is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergus is not content to let Aliyev control the position.
Aliyev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fergus sees it coming and defends easily.
Aliyev prevents Fergus from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergus taking some punishment here, with Aliyev in his half guard.
Fergus wants to improve his position but Aliyev is controlling well.
Aliyev thows a huge punch but Fergus dodges it nicely.
Fergus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
Fergus is looking for a sweep. Aliyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aliyev trying to control the action but Fergus is working from the bottom.
Aliyev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aliyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergus can do to turn this around?
Aliyev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fergus wants to control but Aliyev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aliyev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aliyev connects with a nice short shot to Fergus's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fergus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergus wants to stand and escape but Aliyev is having none of it.
Fergus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aliyev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilham Aliyev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aliyev postures up in Fergus's guard and throws a big left but Fergus blocks it.
Fergus wants to sweep but no luck.
Fergus is pulling down on Aliyev's head. It's preventing any offense from Aliyev, at least for the moment.
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Fergus keeps moving.
Aliyev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fergus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aliyev with a nice head shot there.
Seamus Fergus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aliyev wants to control from the top but Fergus keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilham Aliyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aliyev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilham Aliyev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilham Aliyev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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202 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerous misses with the combination.
Gerous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burza misses with a few strikes there.
Gerous goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burza throws a big shot that misses.
Gerous lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gerous tries to bum rush Burza with a series of wild strikes but Burza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Burza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gerous connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burza scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Burza.
Gerous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Gerous.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerous.
Burza misses with a wild body shot.
Gerous lands a jab to Burza's midsection.
A big right from Gerous misses.
Burza slips under a jab.
Gerous throws a sloppy head kick and Burza moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Burza misses.
Burza walks into a stiff left hand from Gerous.
A telegraphed right hand from Burza misses the target.
Burza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burza counters with a left and a right that stings Gerous.
Burza scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Burza.
Gerous swinging wildly here.
Gerous misses with a straight right.
Burza misses with a right hand
enabling Gerous to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerous lands with an uppercut that bounces Burza off the cage and back into range.
Gerous looks to land a right hand but Burza moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Gerous - just one landing.
Burza lands a nice hook to Gerous's body. Gerous takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burza throws a series of punches but Gerous avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous looks to land a right hand but Burza moved out of range.
Gerous might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Burza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gerous momentarily.
Burza avoids the head kick by Gerous.
Dan Gerous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gerous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gerous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burza.
Burza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerous moves away.
John Burza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Burza.
Gerous moves away from the strike by Burza.
Burza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gerous counters with a shoot takedown. Burza fights it but they end up in guard.
Gerous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burza is keeping the position for now.
Gerous pushing down on Burza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous stops Burza from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gerous trying to control the action but Burza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burza sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burza tries to roll over but Gerous keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gerous dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burza swings widly with a right hand
and Gerous counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gerous ducks under a wild hook from Burza.
Gerous works the jab nicely.
Gerous throws a head kick that misses.
Gerous throws a right hand that Burza ducks under and follows up with a left that Burza also avoids with ease.
Gerous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Gerous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gerous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burza cracks a nice hook into Gerous's ribs.
Gerous works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerous manages to avoid it.
Burza lands a jab-cross combination.
Burza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Burza misses
and Gerous counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gerous.
Burza tries to bum rush Gerous with a series of wild strikes but Gerous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerous.
Burza misses with a straight right.
Dan Gerous seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burza throws a looping overhand right but Gerous ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza slips a jab from Gerous.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Burza avoids them all with ease.
Gerous misses with a left hand
and Burza counters with a stiff right hand.
Burza throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burza misses with a body shot.
Burza works Gerous's body with a nice hook.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Burza moves out of range.
Burza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burza tests Gerous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerous misses with a body shot.
Gerous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous tries to clinch but Burza is having none of it.
Burza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerous.
Gerous slips under a jab.
Gerous shoots for a double leg takedown but Burza sprawls well. He's pushed Gerous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gerous misses with the combination.
Burza misses with the combination.
Gerous throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gerous misses.
Burza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Burza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous looks to score with a jab to the body but Burza is just out of range.
Gerous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burza.
Burza misses with a left hand
enabling Gerous to counter with a crisp jab.
Gerous misses with a looping left.
Burza misses with a wild body shot.
Burza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burza avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Burza does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Burza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gerous misses with a double jab.
Burza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerous counters with a two punch combo.
Gerous avoids the body shot from Burza.
Gerous lands a jab.
Gerous misses with a two punch combination.
Gerous just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerous scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Burza misses the target.
Gerous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burza circles away.
Gerous misses with a hook.
Gerous scores with a jab. Burza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerous throws a hook but Burza blocks it.
Burza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Gerous finds it's way through Burza's defenses.
A punch combination from Gerous misses.
Burza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerous circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burza throws a right hand that Gerous ducks under and follows up with a left that Gerous also avoids with ease.
Gerous scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but Burza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerous to get the leverage.
Gerous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerous wants to work for an arm triangle but Burza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza trying to control from the bottom.
Gerous is stalling here. Burza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gerous seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Burza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burza decides to stand back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerous dodges the punch combination from Burza.
Gerous shoots in for a takedown but Burza shows good takedown defense.
Gerous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Burza.
Gerous uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza connects with a body shot that sends Gerous's belly button to the back.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerous.
Gerous throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burza counters with a three punch combo that has Gerous backing up. Gerous nods at Burza to acknowledge the strikes.
Burza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerous manages to avoid it.
Burza scores with a sloppy right hand. Gerous should have avoided that one.
Gerous fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burza, pushing him back against the cage.
Gerous goes for a takedown attempt but Burza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Burza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gerous.
Burza misses with an uppercut.
Gerous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is looking to clinch but Burza is avoiding it.
Burza throws a series of punches but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burza was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerous.
Some wild striking there from Burza.
Burza lands with a nice combination. Gerous backs away looking to recover.
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!
Gerous moves away from the strike by Burza.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerous.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gerous stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerous misses with a double jab.
Gerous throws a hook but Burza avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Gerous.
I think Gerous 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dan Gerous!
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Undercard bout
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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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 lbs
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Great wrestler
Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Bash!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flush.
Bash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flush.
Bash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flush misses with a takedown attempt - Bash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bash tries to clinch but Flush is having none of it.
Bash slaps away a takedown attempt from Flush, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash fails to land with a series of punches.
Bash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flush gets tackled into the cage by Bash. Bash maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bash fails to land.
Flush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bash is defending well.
Bash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bash gets through Flush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bash throws a punch but it's blocked by Flush.
Bash can't find room to land a body shot as Flush controls the action.
Bash breaks the clinch.
Flush thows a body shot but no joy.
Bash throws a series of punches but Flush avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush slips a jab and a cross from Bash.
Flush shoots in and drives through. Bash sprawls well.
Flush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bash throws a combination. Flush tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bash scores with a decent looking hook.
Bash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Bash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flush.
Bash lands an overhand right.
Bash throws a right and a left that Flush avoids nicely.
Bash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bash throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash drives through and clinches with Flush against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bash misses with a punch on the inside.
Flush wants a takedown.
Bash misses with a punch to the body.
Bash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flushs head.
Bash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bash pushes Flush up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush prevents a body shot from Bash.
Flush wants to take the fight to the mat but Bash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bash tries to work over Flush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flush misses the body punch
and Bash counters with a head kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Flush. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flush looks to land a left hand but Bash moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flush misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bash throws a combination. Flush tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flush shoots for a takedown but Bash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bash misses with the combination.
Bash throws a series of punches but Flush avoids them all with ease.
Bash stuffs the takedown attempt from Flush. Flush gets slowly back to his feet.
Bash stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bash.
Bash misses with a head kick.
Jon Bash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flush.
Bash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bash lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Flush or perhaps it was just good defense by Bash which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash stalks Flush and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flush's face. Flush staggers backwards, shaken.
Flush thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jon Bash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flush checks a leg kick.
Bash misses with a few strikes there.
Bash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flush as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Bash.
Bash misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bash moves into range and clinches up with Flush.
Bash breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Flush sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bash is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash prevents Flush from moving into mount.
Flush misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Flush with the ground and pound but Bash regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Flush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bash's head.
Flush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flush with the ground and pound but Bash uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush works over Bash with some ground and pound from guard.
Bash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flush lands a couple of digs.
Bash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flush postures up in Bash's guard and throws a big left but Bash blocks it.
Flush slips nicely into half guard.
Flush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Straight Flush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bash throws a nice looking combination but Flush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jon Bash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bash's waist but Bash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flush off to one side.
Bash throws a head kick that half lands.
Bash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Bash.
Bash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flush dodges the punch combination from Bash.
Flush closes the distance and clinches up with Bash, looking for a takedown. Flush pushes Bash against the cage but Bash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flush misses with a wild body shot.
Bash throws a nice looking combination but Flush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bash misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Flush loads up on a big right hand but Bash slips the punch.
Bash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bash. No joy for Flush on that attempt.
Flush shoots in but Bash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flush back to the cage. Bash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flush circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush has a takedown stuffed.
Bash shoots in for a double leg but Flush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bash rushes Flush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flush lands a takedown into guard.
Flush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bash has his hands on Flush's head, controlling the position.
Flush won't allow Bash to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush stands up over Bash, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Flush postures up and lands a big shot to Bash's brow.
Flush chips away with some ground and pound.
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 postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Straight Flush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flush is looking to work some ground and pound but Bash has wrist control.
Flush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flush throws a big elbow that misses.
Bash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jon Bash.
Flush looks to score with a jab to the body but Bash is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Straight Flush clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Flush misses.
Bash fails to land the takedown.
Bash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flush closes the distance and clinches up with Bash, looking for a takedown. Flush pushes Bash against the cage but Bash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flush shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense.
Bash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Bash misses.
Flush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bash manages to avoid it.
Flush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flush lands in his opponent's guard.
Flush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush cracks Bash with a solid left hand.
Bash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flush.
Flush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flush postures up in Bash's guard and throws a big left but Bash blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.
Flush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flush landing some decent shots from guard.
Flush throws a big elbow that misses.
Flush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flush throws a big right hand that misses.
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush with a nice head shot there.
Flush distracts Bash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Flush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flush postures up in Bash's guard and throws a big left but Bash blocks it.
Flush is in close to Bash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Bash decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bash pinned against the cage. Bash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Straight Flush had his way with Jon Bash in that round.
The cut man is working on Straight Flush's cut.
That's time! Flush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Flush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Flush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bash.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Bash to work.
Bash lands a right hand.
Bash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flush gets a double leg takedown into Bash's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush throws a strike but Bash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flush trying to control the position here.
Flush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Straight Flush just wasn't active enough.
Flush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bash throws a sloppy head kick and Flush moves out of range easily.
Flush misses with a hook.
Bash throws a series of punches but Flush avoids them all with ease.
Bash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flush fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Straight Flush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flush shoots in looking for a takedown. Bash tries to sprawl out of it but Flush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bash!
Bash swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bash as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash tries to clinch but Flush is having none of it.
Bash blocks a jab.
Bash throws a right hand that Flush ducks under and follows up with a left that Flush also avoids with ease.
Bash fails to land with a series of punches.
Bash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flushs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flush slips a jab and a cross from Bash.
Bash is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Flush shoots in for a double leg but Bash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bash misses with a two punch combination.
Bash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flush shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Bash.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Straight Flush!
Straight Flush was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schaap Mooiboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer has chosen Long Tall Sally as his entrance music. Dutch Schaeffer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schaap Mooiboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooiboy shoots in and drives through. Schaeffer sprawls well.
Schaeffer instigates a clinch.
Mooiboy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schaeffer is defending well.
Mooiboy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schaeffer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schaap Mooiboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaeffer has Mooiboy pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mooiboy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schaeffer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mooiboy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schaeffer counters with a head kick.
Schaeffer tries to clinch up.
Mooiboy with a poor takedown
and Schaeffer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mooiboy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Schaeffer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer instigates a clinch.
Mooiboy avoiding damage as Schaeffer throws knees to the body.
Mooiboy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schaeffer regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schaeffer wants to stand and escape but Mooiboy is having none of it.
Schaeffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mooiboy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mooiboy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mooiboy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schaeffer is trying to control the position but Mooiboy postures up.
Mooiboy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schaeffer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mooiboy has his hands clasped together but Schaeffer extends an breaks Mooiboy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schaeffer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dutch Schaeffer!
A determined Dutch Schaeffer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keller Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock has chosen Hollywood Undead - The Natives as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Chuck Steel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keller Rock!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rock.
Rock misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chuck Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keller Rock.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
Rock looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock looks gassed!
Steel lands a left and a right that send Rock crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rock is rocked!
It looks like Keller Rock has been cut.
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!
Steel scores with a body shot.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Steel thuds his shin into the meat of Rock's side.
A solid body kick from Steel.
Rock seems to have recovered his senses.
Rock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel. Steel obviously looking to wear him down.
Are you kidding me?! Steel ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rock clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Steel!
Chuck Steel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (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. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takehiko Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaki throws a sloppy head kick and Keto moves out of range easily.
Keto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takaki throws a hook but Keto avoids it easily.
Keto has Takaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Keto missing with knees to the body.
Keto is looking for a takedown.
Keto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takaki backwards.
Keto tries to throw a body punch but Takaki avoids it by throwing Keto back against the cage.
Keto misses with a punch on the inside.
Takaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takaki blocks a body shot from Keto.
Keto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keto is looking to control Takaki's arms but Takaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keto has his back to the cage.
Keto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaki's elbow.
Keto managing to block the knees to the body from Takaki.
Takaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keto misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keto.
Takaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Keto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keto wants a takedown.
Takaki tries a body shot but Keto blocks it.
Takaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaki's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takaki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takaki.
Takaki blocks a body shot from Keto.
Takaki pushes Keto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keto pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takaki defends it easily.
Keto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Keto is retaining full guard.
Keto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keto is looking for a triangle here but Takaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Keto struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki wants to control but Keto is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keto is looking for a sweep.
Takaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Keto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takaki wants to take a breather but Keto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Takaki.
Takaki wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keto trying to control the position here.
Keto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keto wants to sweep here but Takaki controlling him for the moment.
Takaki stands and steps away. Keto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takaki throws a leg kick which misses Keto's front leg but catches the back leg as Keto tries to avoid it.
Keto tries to land a front kick but Takaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Takehiko Takaki will probably get the nod.
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.
Takaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takaki throws a hook to the side of Keto's head but Keto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takaki tried to score with a low kick but Keto checks it.
Takaki misses with a head kick.
Takaki blocks a jab.
Keto looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaki is just out of range.
Keto moves out of range of the strikes.
Takaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keto scores with a jab to the body.
Keto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaki moves away.
Takaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Keto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keto throws a low kick but Takaki moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Keto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Keto.
Keto 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 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keto.
Takaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki missing with a left hand there. Keto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keto just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takaki feints and then cracks Keto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keto down.
Keto throws a hook but Takaki blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaki misses with a body punch
and Keto counters with a nice uppercut.
Takehiko Takaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keto throws a push kick but Takaki slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Keto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takaki.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Keto scores with a nice body kick.
Takaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Takaki throws a head kick but Keto moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Takaki misses
enabling Keto to counter with a crisp jab.
Takaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takaki checks a leg kick.
Keto misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaki throws a big shot that misses.
Takaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keto rather than just go for the knockout.
Takaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto throws a head kick but Takaki moves out of range.
Takaki tries to land a front kick but Keto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takaki.
Takaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Keto circles away.
Takaki misses with a wild body shot.
Keto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keto checks a leg kick.
Keto scores with a jab to the head.
Takaki blocks a leg kick.
Takaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Takaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki misses with a looping left.
Keto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keto fakes the leg kick and cracks Takaki in the body.
Keto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takaki throws an off balance right hand
and Keto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Takaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Takaki wants to get back to full guard.
Keto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takaki is just riding it out for now. Keto eventually gives up the hold.
Keto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takehiko Takaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Takaki blocks the low kick.
Keto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Takaki wants to improve his position but Keto is controlling well.
Keto wants to take a breather but Takaki is having none of it.
Keto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takaki defends it well.
Keto is thwarting Takaki's attempts to control the position.
Keto prevents Takaki from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki trying to control here.
Keto is looking to advance position but Takaki won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Keto.
Keto thows a huge punch but Takaki dodges it nicely.
Keto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Keto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Keto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto throws a strike but Takaki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Takaki pushes Keto off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Keto.
Keto moves out of range of the leg kick from Takaki.
Keto lands the left hand.
Keto moves into range and clinches up with Takaki.
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 lands a body shot.
Keto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keto's head.
Takaki wants to stand but Keto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Keto keeping full guard, as Takaki tries to pass.
Takaki tries to stand but Keto is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keto is on top in guard.
Takaki pulls Keto in close to his closed guard and prevents Keto from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuomas Keto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Takaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takaki controls Keto momentarily but Keto frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takaki trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Takaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keto misses the shot to the body.
Takaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takaki swings for the body but Keto moves out of range.
Takaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keto to score with a decent uppercut.
Takaki feints and then cracks Keto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keto down.
Keto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keto.
Takaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takaki lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Takaki.
Keto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keto misses with a straight right.
Keto throws a lazy head kick
and Takaki counters with an outside leg kick.
Keto misses with a low kick as Takaki jumps back.
Keto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keto misses with a hook
and Takaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takaki. Keto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaki misses with a wild body shot.
Takaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Takaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keto shoots for a takedown but Takaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takaki moves away from the strike by Keto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keto misses with an uppercut. Takaki saw that one coming.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Keto.
A punch lands to the side of Keto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keto defending well as Takaki loads up on a big left hand.
Keto misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaki connects with a body shot.
Keto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaki manages to avoid it.
Keto tries to clinch up.
Takaki throws a head kick but Keto moves out of range.
Keto avoids the body shot from Takaki.
Keto catches Takaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Takaki. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Takaki.
Keto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takaki gets back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Keto wants to pass the guard but Takaki is keeping the position.
Takaki controls Keto momentarily but Keto frees himself.
Takaki keeping moving, preventing Keto from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takaki is looking to sweep but instead, Keto has passed into half guard.
Keto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Takaki throws a hook to the side of Keto's head but Keto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takaki. That's going to slow Keto down.
Keto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Takaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keto throws a big shot that misses.
Keto throws a body punch but Takaki moves out of range.
Takaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keto to score with a decent uppercut.
Keto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takaki. Takaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Keto misses with a body kick.
Keto tries for a takedown but Takaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takaki slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaki which made him look bad.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Keto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuomas Keto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto checks a low kick from Takaki.
Takaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keto.
Takaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takaki needs to keep his hands up - Keto had a free shot at his head there.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keto moves away.
No joy there for Takaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Keto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takaki.
Takaki throws a low kick but Keto moves out of range easily.
Takaki lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keto moves away.
Keto checks a low kick from Takaki.
Takaki avoids the head kick by Keto.
Keto tries a head kick but it misses.
Keto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takaki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaki.
Keto clobbers Takaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keto throws out a loose jab but Takaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takaki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Takaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takaki misses the shot to the body.
Takaki scores with a head kick. Keto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Keto takes a swing at Takaki's ribcage but misses.
Takaki misses the shot to the body.
Tuomas Keto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaki throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Keto.
Takaki lands a slapping body shot.
Takaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keto avoids the body shot from Takaki.
Takaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Keto.
Keto tries to land a front kick but Takaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takaki connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto looks for a takedown but Takaki sprawls well.
Keto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takaki gets caught flat footed, as Keto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keto wants to control from the top but Takaki keeps moving.
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!
Takaki is trying to control the position but Keto postures up.
Keto scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takaki trying to keep a closed guard but Keto is proving a slippery customer.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takehiko Takaki.
I think Takaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Takaki!
Takehiko Takaki is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Takehiko Takaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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