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VFF 18: Learmont vs Destroyer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merval Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Marcos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merval Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson fails with the takedown
and Marcos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacobson!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcos with the ground and pound from mount.
Marcos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacobson is trying to escape the mount.
Marcos avoids the attempt from Jacobson to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcos controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Marcos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jacobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marcos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marcos preventing the sweep.
Marcos postures up.
Marcos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marcos stands up and waves to Jacobson to follow him.
Marcos shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson tries to clinch up
and Marcos counters with a left and a right that stings Jacobson.
Jacobson moves in looking to clinch but Marcos pushes him off.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marcos sprawls well. Marcos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merval Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Marcos moves away
and Marcos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacobson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marcos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marcos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos controlling from mount.
Marcos with a couple of short strikes.
Marcos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcos is working for a guillotine from mount but Jacobson frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobson wants to control but Marcos is having none of it.
Marcos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Marcos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcos avoids the head kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marcos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacobson tries to clinch
and Marcos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacobson is trying to stand.
Marcos is taking a breather. Jacobson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Marcos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacobson tries for a takedown but Marcos circles away easily
and Marcos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacobson's guard now.
Jacobson being controlled here, momentarily.
Marcos is working Jacobson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marcos trying to control but Jacobson is working from the bottom.
Marcos 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.
Marcos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Marcos.
Marcos drives through with a takedown into Jacobson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcos wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marcos.
Marcos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. David Marcos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Marcos shoots in for a double leg but Jacobson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merval Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobson shoots in and drives through. Marcos sprawls well.
Jacobson is looking to clinch.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacobson but Jacobson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobson shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcos tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobson tries to clinch up but Marcos circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobson's guard.
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Jacobson is trying to hold Marcos in close to prevent damage but Marcos has managed to pass into half guard.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but Jacobson defending well.
Jacobson has hold of Marcos's hands but Marcos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobson wants to clinch up but Marcos keeps it at a distance.
Jacobson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Marcos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marcos is thwarting Jacobson's attempts to control the position.
Marcos prevents Jacobson from standing back up.
Marcos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marcos tries to pass to full mount but Jacobson defends it.
Marcos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson tries to clinch but Marcos is having none of it.
Marcos feints and as Jacobson raises his hands in defense, Marcos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacobson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marcos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacobson's guard.
Marcos content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
David Marcos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacobson fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcos dives in and scores a takedown into Jacobson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David Marcos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jacobson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcos counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merval Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobson tries to buck Marcos off but Marcos is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos controls the position.
Marcos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marcos landing strikes.
Marcos controlling the position.
Jacobson wants to control but Marcos postures up.
Marcos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jacobson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos scores with punches from side control.
Marcos takes a little break here. Jacobson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jacobson tries to buck Marcos off but Marcos is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Jacobson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacobson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobson tries to clinch there but Marcos circles away.
Marcos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marcos wants it to stay on the feet.
Merval Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Marcos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacobson to the mat! Jacobson manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marcos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for David Marcos!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for David Marcos!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for David Marcos!
David Marcos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Telford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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257 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filip Telford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Graaf rushes Telford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Graaf crunches a lovely knee into Telford's ribcage.
Telford prevents Van Graaf from breaking the clinch.
Telford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Telford is pushing Van Graaf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Graaf breaks the clinch.
Telford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Telford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Telford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Graaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Graaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Filip Telford has been cut.
Telford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Graaf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Graaf shoots in for a takedown but Telford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Graaf wants to clinch up but Telford keeps it at a distance.
Van Graaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Graaf walks into a left hand.
Van Graaf defending well as Telford loads up on a big left hand.
Telford throws a combination. Van Graaf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Graaf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Telford circles away.
Telford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Graaf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filip Telford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruud Van Graaf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Graaf looks gassed!
Good shot there by Telford.
Van Graaf moves forwards but Telford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Graaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Telford sprawls well. Telford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Graaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Graaf walks into a jab.
Van Graaf is rocked!
Ruud Van Graaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telford cracks Van Graaf on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Van Graaf falls backwards against the cage. Telford follows up with more strikes that drop Van Graaf to his knees. Telford keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Van Graaf! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Telford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingmir Fischson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Stormer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stormer has chosen Unncessary as his entrance music. Ingmir Fischson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingmir Fischson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Carlos Stormer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischson instigates a clinch.
Fischson digs a right hand underneath Stormer's ribcage. Stormer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fischson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stormer trying to land knees to the body.
Fischson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stormer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fischson wants the takedown. Stormer is fighting it off but Fischson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stormer's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fischson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stormer!
It looks like Ingmir Fischson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stormer is looking to slow Fischson down with leg kicks.
Stormer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stormer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stormer misses the shot to the body.
Fischson blocks a head kick by Stormer.
Stormer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fischson moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fischson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormer has had enough of the clinch but Fischson keeps him there for the moment.
Stormer can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stormer.
Stormer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stormer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischson is trying to break free.
Stormer avoiding damage as Fischson throws knees to the body.
Stormer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Stormer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stormer has had enough of the clinch but Fischson keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stormer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fischson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fischson avoids the elbow strike from Stormer, against the cage.
Stormer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fischson gets an underhook and turns Stormer into the cage.
Stormer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stormer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stormer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stormer is trying to push Fischson away but Fischson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fischson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormer wants to get back to striking at distance but Fischson won't allow it.
Fischson just leaning against Stormer, taking a breather.
Fischson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stormer is trying to keep an underhook but Fischson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stormer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fischson manages to mount him!
Fischson get's back to his feet.
Stormer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fischson right on the button. Fischson goes down! Stormer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stormer gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos Stormer!
After the fight, Juan Carlos Stormer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Kroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gniewomir Kowalek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Kroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gniewomir Kowalek!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalek tries for a takedown but Kroon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kowalek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kroon defends it nicely.
Kowalek connects with a solid leg kick.
Kowalek tries for a takedown but Kroon circles away easily
and Kroon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mike Kroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gniewomir Kowalek.
Kroon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kroon won't allow Kowalek to sweep him here.
Kroon is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalek pushes Kroon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalek shoots in and drives through. Kroon sprawls well.
Kowalek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kroon as he jumps to the side.
Kowalek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kroon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kowalek is trying to keep an underhook but Kroon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kroon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kroon working Kowalek over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kroon controlling the action here.
Kroon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kroon wants to control the pace but Kowalek is squirming around nicely.
Kroon cracks Kowalek with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kroon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kowalek has worked his arm free - good work by Kowalek!
Kowalek pushes Kroon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kroon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kroon lands a few punches from side control.
Kroon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Kowalek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kroon moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kowalek is bucking up trying to escape but Kroon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroon controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kroon looking to control but Kowalek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kroon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kowalek misses with a takedown attempt - Kroon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kroon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kowalek stuffs the takedown attempt from Kroon. Kroon gets slowly back to his feet.
Kroon gets tackled into the cage by Kowalek. Kowalek maintains the clinch.
Kroon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kowalek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroon keeping moving, preventing Kowalek from controlling successfully.
Kroon pushes Kowalek off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kowalek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike Kroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gniewomir Kowalek.
Kowalek shoots and misses
and Kroon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kowalek's guard.
Kowalek is breathing heavily.
Kroon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroon wants to control from the top but Kowalek keeps moving.
Kroon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalek is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroon stays in close to Kowalek's body and controls the position.
Kroon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kroon lands some shots froms side control.
Kowalek stops Kroon from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroon is looking to take a break and control but Kowalek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kroon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kowalek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kroon trying to control the action but Kowalek is working from the bottom.
Kroon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalek, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroon swings around for an armbar but Kowalek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kroon's guard.
Kroon keeping moving, preventing Kowalek from controlling successfully.
Kowalek won't allow Kroon to get back to his feet.
Kowalek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kroon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kroon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kroon thows a huge punch but Kowalek dodges it nicely.
Kroon trying to mount his opponent but Kowalek defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kroon lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kowalek wants to control but Kroon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kroon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kroon trying to advance position but Kowalek counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalek being controlled here, momentarily.
Kroon slips nicely into half guard.
Kowalek is looking to control Kroon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalek avoid being mounted?
Kroon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kowalek is just riding it out for now. Kroon eventually gives up the hold.
Kroon controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroon is working for a kimura but Kowalek is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalek trying to control from the bottom.
Kroon not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalek is staying active underneath Kroon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalek can do to turn this around?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kroon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kowalek to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kowalek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kroon controls the pace.
Kroon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kroon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalek is retaining full guard.
Kroon controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Kroon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kowalek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kroon sprawls well. Kroon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalek gets slowly back to his feet.
Gniewomir Kowalek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kroon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalek's waist but Kowalek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kroon off to one side.
Kroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kroon slips a straight right by Kowalek.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalek moves into range and clinches up with Kroon.
Mike Kroon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kroon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kowalek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kroon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kroon, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Mike Kroon!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mike Kroon!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Mike Kroon!
Mike Kroon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Burns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
234 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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19
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Burns!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki moves into the clinch.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gryznvynvovyshknzki is keeping busy.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki breaks from the clinch.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki can't get the takedown.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Gryznvynvovyshknzki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki lands an uppercut.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns is trying to push Gryznvynvovyshknzki away but Gryznvynvovyshknzki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki working hard to break the clinch.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki working aggressively here.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki throws a head punch that misses.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki misses with a straight right.
William Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Schnvekolai Gryznvynvovyshknzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Gryznvynvovyshknzki persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns thumps Gryznvynvovyshknzki with a low kick.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is breathing heavily.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Gryznvynvovyshknzki with an uppercut!
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!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gryznvynvovyshknzki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns lands a nice hook to Gryznvynvovyshknzki's body. Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns jabs at Gryznvynvovyshknzki's body.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gryznvynvovyshknzki at a distance.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gryznvynvovyshknzki rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns punishes Gryznvynvovyshknzki's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns lunges at Gryznvynvovyshknzki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gryznvynvovyshknzki's hand.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Gryznvynvovyshknzki seems unphased.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gryznvynvovyshknzki is rocked!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Gryznvynvovyshknzki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gryznvynvovyshknzki bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Burns comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gryznvynvovyshknzki falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gryznvynvovyshknzki was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Burns!
William Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriksson comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Curl of the Burl. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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209 lbs
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211 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikael Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston throws a shot to the body.
Eriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weston circles away.
Weston misses with a double jab.
Weston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Weston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eriksson.
Weston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Weston as Eriksson shoots in.
Weston lands a two punch combo.
Eriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eriksson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weston to keep the fight standing.
Weston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weston wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Weston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eriksson has Weston pressed against the cage, preventing Weston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weston tries to circle away but Eriksson has him pinned against the cage.
Weston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eriksson has hold of one of Weston's legs. Weston is fighting the takedown attempt but Eriksson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Eriksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eriksson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson'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.
Eriksson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eriksson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eriksson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eriksson seems to be looking for submissions.
Eriksson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weston's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston is defending against the submission attempts here by Eriksson.
Eriksson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eriksson.
Eriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weston is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eriksson in particular looking to stall.
Eriksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Eriksson stops Weston from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weston!
Weston looks gassed!
Eriksson controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Eriksson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eriksson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eriksson has Weston pressed against the cage, preventing Weston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weston tries to break free but Eriksson pushes him back against the cage.
Eriksson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weston's efforts to push away.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Eriksson is controlling him.
Weston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weston drives through with a takedown into Eriksson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eriksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson has his foot on Weston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weston works his way back into a safe position though.
Eriksson looking for a guillotine here but Weston defends easily.
Weston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eriksson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Weston has his hands clasped together but Eriksson extends an breaks Weston's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Eriksson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikael Eriksson!
An out of breath Mikael Eriksson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zag Luis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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20
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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30
190 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zag Luis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Brown!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Luis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown has hold of Luis's hands but Luis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Luis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Luis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Luis's back!
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Luis is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Luis trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Luis is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Luis defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Luis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luis distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Luis from controlling successfully.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luis is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Luis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown taking some punishment here, with Luis in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Luis in his half guard.
Luis is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luis slows the pace down in half guard.
Luis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Luis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Luis stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luis postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Luis with a nice head shot there.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Luis from controlling successfully.
Luis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zag Luis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luis has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Luis wants the takedown. Brown is fighting it off but Luis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brown's guard against the cage.
Luis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Luis from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luis.
Luis looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Luis in his guard.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luis defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luis defends it easily.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Luis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luis is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Luis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Luis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Luis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Luis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luis advances position into side control!
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Luis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown trying to remain calm as Luis controls from the top position.
Brown is not content to let Luis control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luis scores with punches from side control.
Brown taking a bit of punishment here - Luis scoring with strikes.
Luis trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luis drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Luis wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Luis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luis is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luis working some strikes from top position.
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Luis stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Luis!
Luis just content to control the position.
Luis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brown down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luis tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zag Luis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Luis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Luis.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis scoring with some ground and pound.
Luis is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luis chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luis wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luis defends it easily.
Luis content to stall in guard here.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luis defends well.
Luis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Luis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Luis drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Luis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Luis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Luis working the head and body with strikes.
Luis is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Luis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Luis controlling the action here.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Luis 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Luis in his half guard.
Luis is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luis stalling.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Luis in his half guard.
Luis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zag Luis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luis, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Zag Luis!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Zag Luis!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Zag Luis!
Zag Luis wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Zag Luis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayron Naar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TRIBAL SEEDS- MAD MAN. McKenzie has chosen Flower Of Scotland as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tayron Naar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayron Naar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Naar.
Naar throws a low kick but it's checked well by McKenzie.
Nice takedown defense from Naar. No joy for McKenzie on that attempt.
McKenzie shoots for a takedown but Naar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from McKenzie does no damage.
Rob McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the body
and Naar counters with a nice kick to the body.
McKenzie tries for a takedown but Naar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tayron Naar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob McKenzie.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naar lands a slapping body shot.
McKenzie throws a sloppy body shot
and Naar counters with a slapping leg kick.
McKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenzie shoots for a takedown but Naar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKenzie looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naar cracks a nice hook into McKenzie's ribs.
Naar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naar slaps away a takedown attempt from McKenzie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Naar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKenzie.
Naar throws a shot to the body.
McKenzie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naar but Naar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Naar scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie misses with a leg kick
and McKenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naar.
McKenzie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Naar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenzie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Naar throws a leg kick which misses McKenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as McKenzie tries to avoid it.
Naar lands with an uppercut that bounces McKenzie off the cage and back into range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Naar checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Naar.
McKenzie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naar avoids it really well and circles away.
Naar throws a head kick but McKenzie moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Naar. Beautiful body shot.
Naar slips a jab from McKenzie.
Naar scores with a head kick. McKenzie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Rob McKenzie has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Naar. No joy for McKenzie on that attempt.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a takedown but Naar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenzie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Naar lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naar pinned against the cage. Naar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Naar.
Naar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naar connects with a crisp jab.
Naar circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McKenzie drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Naar follows McKenzie to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tayron Naar!
Our winner, Tayron Naar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Neguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabricio Neguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumrall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fabricio Neguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neguera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sumrall. Sumrall obviously looking to wear him down.
Neguera shoots for a takedown but Sumrall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Neguera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sumrall sprawls well. Sumrall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neguera gets slowly back to his feet.
Sumrall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Fabricio Neguera has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall cracks the inside of Neguera's front leg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Neguera is defended easily by Sumrall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Neguera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumrall cracks Neguera with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neguera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sumrall as he jumps to the side.
Sumrall lands a left and a right that send Neguera crashing to the mat, dazed. Sumrall thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumrall seems to be stalking Neguera here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Neguera drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonah Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learmont comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Feiticeira. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
184 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Learmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont closes the distance and clinches.
Destroyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Learmont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Learmont misses with a body punch.
Learmont working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Learmont.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Learmonts head.
Learmont tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont is trying to break the clinch but Destroyer has him pressed against the cage.
Learmont misses with some punches.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont lands a nice uppercut.
Learmont wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Learmont scores with a nice short uppercut.
Destroyer prevents Learmont from breaking the clinch.
Destroyer stalling in the clinch.
Learmont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Learmont gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Learmont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Destroyers head.
Destroyer prevents Learmont from breaking the clinch.
Learmont working hard to break the clinch.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Destroyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont is looking to break free of the clinch but Destroyer has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Learmont.
Learmont lands a left hand.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Destroyer is pushing Learmont up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Learmont is looking to break free of the clinch but Destroyer has double underhooks.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Destroyer controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Destroyer prevents Learmont from breaking the clinch.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont tries to break the clinch but Destroyer is controlling the position.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch but Destroyer keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Destroyer.
Learmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Learmont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch but Destroyer keeps him there for the moment.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Learmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Destroyer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Learmont misses with some punches.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Destroyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Destroyer controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Learmont dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Learmont clinches up against the cage.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Learmont tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Learmont wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Destroyer has him pressed against the cage.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Destroyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Learmont uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Learmont lands a left hand.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Learmont.
Stephen Learmont has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Learmont is trying to force a seperation but Destroyer has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Learmont lands with a short shot to the head.
Destroyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
Learmont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Destroyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Destroyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont breaks the clinch.
Learmont rushes Destroyer and presses him up against the cage.
Learmont has had enough of the clinch but Destroyer keeps him there for the moment.
Destroyer keeps control of Learmont as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Learmont.
Learmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Learmont manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont has Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Learmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Learmont misses with a lunging right hand
letting Destroyer counter with a right hand.
Learmont closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Destroyer fails to land.
Learmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Learmont misses with a lunging right hand
and Destroyer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Destroyer.
Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Learmont.
Learmont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Learmont is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Destroyer wants to control from the top but Learmont keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Learmont is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Learmont dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Learmont has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Destroyer.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Learmont working aggressively here.
Destroyer is pushing Learmont up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Learmont gets through Destroyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Learmont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Destroyer trying to stall but Learmont improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Destroyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Learmont backwards.
Learmont tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Learmont back against the cage.
Destroyer throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer pushes Learmont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Destroyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Destroyer lands a shoulder strike.
Learmont throws a head punch that misses.
Learmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Destroyer controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Learmont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Learmont misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Learmont.
Destroyer has a couple of punches blocked by Learmont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Learmont can't break the clinch.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Learmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Learmont manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Learmont.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Learmont misses with a combination
and Destroyer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Learmont won't be happy with that.
Learmont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destroyer on the ground.
Destroyer looking to control but instead Learmont has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Destroyer trying to mount his opponent but Learmont defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
Destroyer passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Destroyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Learmont is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont tries to lock up and control but Destroyer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Destroyer trying to control but Learmont is having none of it.
Destroyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Learmont manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rocco Destroyer just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Learmont instigates a clinch.
Learmont throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Learmont avoiding damage.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Learmont tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Destroyer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Destroyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Learmont working aggressively here.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Learmont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Learmont.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Destroyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Learmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Learmont's head.
Learmont throws a big shot that misses.
Learmont misses with a jab to the body
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Learmont clinches up with Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Learmont.
Learmont looking to slow down the pace here.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Learmont working aggressively here.
Learmont doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Learmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Learmont moves into the clinch successfully.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont lands a shoulder strike.
Learmont tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Destroyer is trying to pull guard but Learmont turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Learmont presses Destroyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Learmont misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Learmont fails to land.
Learmont misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Learmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Learmont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destroyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Learmont.
Learmont swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont drives through and clinches with Destroyer against the cage.
Learmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Learmont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Learmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Learmont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Destroyer pushes Learmont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Learmont.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Learmont can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer gets through Learmont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Learmont had his way with Rocco Destroyer in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Learmont throws a predictable looking body shot
and Destroyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Destroyer prevents Learmont from getting back to his feet.
Destroyer passes Learmont's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Destroyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Learmont!
Destroyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Learmont is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Learmont turns into him and now he's in Destroyer's guard.
Destroyer is trying to control the position but Learmont postures up.
Destroyer has a closed guard, preventing Learmont from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Learmont from controlling successfully.
Stephen Learmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Learmont is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Learmont scores with a nice head shot.
Destroyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Learmont.
Learmont fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Destroyer, pushing him back against the cage.
Destroyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Learmont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Learmont lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Learmont has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Learmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont wants to get back to striking at distance but Destroyer won't allow it.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Destroyer is trying to stall.
Learmont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Destroyer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Learmont's guard.
Rocco Destroyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Learmont can't keep his opponent in guard - Destroyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Learmont defends it well.
Destroyer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer passes to side control.
Destroyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Learmont is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Destroyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Learmont 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Stephen Learmont!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Stephen Learmont!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Stephen Learmont!
Stephen Learmont wins by unanimous decision!
Stephen Learmont is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Stephen Learmont said '"I don't see any talent in this building...maybe it's because we're in Amsterdam. All I see is jobbers and jabronies."'.
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