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A.O.R.G 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Schofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schofield has chosen Linkin Park : The Catalyst as his entrance music. Shane Schofield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Schofield!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Schofield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gunn looks for a takedown but Schofield sprawls well.
Gunn misses with a wild combination.
Chris Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schofield throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Schofield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunn throws a right hand that Schofield ducks under and follows up with a left that Schofield also avoids with ease.
Gunn gets caught flat footed, as Schofield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schofield wants to get up but he can't break Gunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Schofield controlling him for the moment.
Gunn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gunn keeping full guard, as Schofield tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schofield drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Schofield off! Schofield jumps back into Gunn's guard.
Gunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schofield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schofield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gunn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schofield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schofield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schofield advances position into side control!
Gunn tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schofield fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schofield looking to secure an arm triangle but Gunn defends it well.
Gunn can't escape the position.
Gunn wants to hold on but Schofield pushes him away.
Schofield get's back to his feet.
Schofield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunn as he jumps to the side.
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Schofield backs up against the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gunn. Schofield shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schofield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Schofield's head.
Gunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schofield.
Gunn scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schofield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Schofield.
Gunn throws a right hand that Schofield ducks under and follows up with a left that Schofield also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Schofield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunn looks to land a combination but Schofield avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Gunn. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn tries to bum rush Schofield with a series of wild strikes but Schofield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Schofield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schofield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Donk. Gunn catches Schofield right on the button with a cross.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schofield under the eye.
Chris Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Schofield shakes it off.
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schofield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schofield is defended easily by Gunn.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schofield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunn as he jumps to the side.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Schofield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunn throws a combination. Schofield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Schofield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Gunn lands but Schofield takes it in his stride.
Schofield slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Horrible takedown by Schofield or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn which made him look bad.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Schofield.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn throws a right and a left that Schofield avoids nicely.
Schofield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schofield's head backwards.
Schofield shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schofield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schofield on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Gunn as Schofield shoots in.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schofield as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schofield circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Schofield dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Schofield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schofield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunn feints a jab promting Schofield to slip. Gunn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schofield slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gunn scores with a one two! Schofield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Schofield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schofield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gunn.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gunn.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schofield dives in and scores a takedown into Gunn's guard.
Schofield throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schofield stands and steps away. Gunn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Gunn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Schofield feints and as Gunn raises his hands in defense, Schofield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schofield wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Gunn working a defensive guard here.
Schofield looking to pass the guard.
Schofield preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schofield trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shane Schofield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schofield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn stalks Schofield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schofield's face. Schofield staggers backwards, shaken.
No joy there for Gunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schofield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Gunn misses with a two punch combination.
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
Schofield closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Schofield pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Schofield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schofield takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Schofield moves out of range.
Schofield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schofield shoots in but no luck this time.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schofield as he jumps to the side.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schofield circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn throws a combination that misses
and Schofield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gunn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn controlling Schofield's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schofield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schofield slips nicely into half guard.
Schofield seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gunn is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane Schofield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Harew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Gronkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronkowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Wanna Gronk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Rich Harew has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rich Harew seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
140 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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153 lbs
1 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Harew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Gronkowski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harew throws a series of punches but Gronkowski avoids them all with ease.
Gronkowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Harew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harew misses with a series of wild punches.
Harew swinging wildly here.
Gronkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gronkowski.
Harew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gronkowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gronkowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gronkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Gronkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harew misses with an uppercut.
Harew throws a combination that misses
and Gronkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gronkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronkowski throws a right hand that Harew ducks under and follows up with a left that Harew also avoids with ease.
Gronkowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harew duly obliges.
Gronkowski lands with a kick to the temple. Harew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harew dodges the punch combination from Gronkowski.
Gronkowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gronkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gronkowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harew misses with a wild combination.
Gronkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gronkowski lands a jab to Harew's midsection.
Harew needs to keep his hands up - Gronkowski had a free shot at his head there.
Harew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harew misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Harew does no damage.
Gronkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gronkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gronkowski.
Harew throws a right hand that Gronkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Gronkowski also avoids with ease.
Harew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gronkowski.
Harew is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Gronkowski misses.
A clash of legs there as Harew blocks the low kick.
Harew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Harew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harew misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski throws a right and a left that Harew avoids nicely.
Gronkowski lands with a right hand.
Harew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gronkowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gronkowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harew had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gronkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gronkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gronkowski lands with a right hand.
Gronkowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Harew is rocked!
Harew misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Harew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gronkowski slips a jab and a cross from Harew.
Gronkowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gronkowski cracks Harew with a hook to the temple - Harew is on wobbly legs here! Gronkowski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harew falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gronkowski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Gronkowski!
Our winner, Rob Gronkowski, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Vorobiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szakul Ikswogor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Vorobiov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Szakul Ikswogor's chin.
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220 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Vorobiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Szakul Ikswogor!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorobiov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ikswogor's guard.
Vorobiov throws a strike but Ikswogor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ikswogor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vorobiov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikswogor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ikswogor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorobiov is keeping the position for now.
Ikswogor wants to control from the top but Vorobiov keeps moving.
Vorobiov controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrei Vorobiov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vorobiov gets a double leg takedown into Ikswogor's guard.
Vorobiov wants to control from the top but Ikswogor keeps moving.
Vorobiov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ikswogor looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vorobiov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ikswogor being controlled here, momentarily.
Vorobiov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vorobiov throwing strikes from guard but Ikswogor blocks nicely.
Ikswogor trying to keep a closed guard but Vorobiov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikswogor pushes Vorobiov off and gets back to his feet.
Ikswogor tries for a takedown but Vorobiov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vorobiov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ikswogor quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ikswogor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vorobiov.
Ikswogor is looking for a triangle but Vorobiov pushes his legs off easily.
Vorobiov wants to pass the guard but Ikswogor is keeping the position.
Vorobiov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vorobiov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ikswogor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorobiov throws an elbow that misses. Ikswogor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vorobiov's guard. Nice move by Ikswogor!
Vorobiov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ikswogor on the ground.
Ikswogor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorobiov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorobiov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ikswogor trying to control but Vorobiov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikswogor won't allow Vorobiov to get back to his feet.
Ikswogor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vorobiov is keeping the position for now.
Ikswogor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Szakul Ikswogor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ikswogor goes for a takedown attempt but Vorobiov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vorobiov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Vorobiov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vorobiov leaves Ikswogor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looks like Szakul Ikswogor has been cut.
Vorobiov gets caught flat footed, as Ikswogor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ikswogor pushing down on Vorobiov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ikswogor is working for a submission of some sort.
Ikswogor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vorobiov keeps working.
Ikswogor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikswogor is trying to control the action in half guard but Vorobiov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vorobiov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vorobiov tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Szakul Ikswogor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vorobiov misses with a wild combination.
Ikswogor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ikswogor chips away with some ground and pound.
Ikswogor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ikswogor stands up and waves to Vorobiov to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ikswogor is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vorobiov throwing shots but Ikswogor is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Vorobiov there.
Szakul Ikswogor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vorobiov is looking to stall here but Ikswogor recovers full guard.
Vorobiov wants to pass the guard but Ikswogor is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikswogor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vorobiov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vorobiov looking to pass the guard.
Ikswogor keeping moving, preventing Vorobiov from controlling successfully.
Vorobiov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov wants to control from the top but Ikswogor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorobiov throws an elbow that misses. Ikswogor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vorobiov's guard. Nice move by Ikswogor!
Ikswogor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ikswogor wants to control from the top but Vorobiov keeps moving.
Vorobiov wants to stand and escape but Ikswogor is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ikswogor stands up over Vorobiov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ikswogor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vorobiov keeping moving, preventing Ikswogor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szakul Ikswogor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Szakul Ikswogor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ikswogor looks for a takedown but Vorobiov sprawls well.
Ikswogor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vorobiov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ikswogor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vorobiov swivels and escapes.
Andrei Vorobiov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szakul Ikswogor.
Vorobiov feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ikswogor crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrei Vorobiov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Vorobiov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Duch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horhe Otombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duch comes to the cage accompanied by John Cage's 4'33". Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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191 lbs
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryszard Duch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horhe Otombo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otombo tries to clinch but Duch moves away
and Duch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Duch stops Otombo from standing up.
Otombo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duch stops Otombo from standing up.
Otombo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Otombo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duch has Otombo in his guard.
Otombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Duch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otombo stands and throws Duch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duch is trying to get back to half guard.
Otombo looking to control but instead Duch has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Otombo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otombo working Duch over with strikes.
Otombo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Otombo goes for an armbar but Duch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Duch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Otombo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duch, into his guard.
Otombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Duch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Otombo passes into half guard.
Otombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duch is not content to let Otombo control the position.
Otombo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Otombo.
Otombo wants to control but Duch is keeping him busy.
Otombo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Horhe Otombo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Otombo moves out of range as Duch strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otombo tries to clinch there but Duch circles away.
Otombo lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horhe Otombo 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.
Otombo lands a slapping body shot.
Otombo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Otombo lands a left and a right that send Duch crashing to the mat, dazed. Otombo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ryszard Duch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otombo scores with a decent looking hook.
Duch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duch wants it to stay on the feet.
Duch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Otombo is able to avoid easily.
Duch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Otombo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Otombo steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Duch is out on his feet! Otombo sets himself and nearly takes Duch's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Horhe Otombo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Wolkowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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171 lbs
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168 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Melendez as he avoids it easily.
Melendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolkowski with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez looks to land a combination but Wolkowski avoids it well.
Wolkowski has a takedown stuffed.
Dante Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Melendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolkowski is looking to clinch.
Wolkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolkowski misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolkowski misses the target.
Wolkowski tries for a takedown but Melendez circles away easily
and Melendez counters with a left to the body.
Wolkowski has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolkowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melendez to the mat! Melendez manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolkowski throws a strike but Melendez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wolkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolkowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Melendez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Wolkowski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
Wolkowski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Melendez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Melendez and Wolkowski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wolkowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wolkowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Melendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melendez tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski tries for a kimura but Melendez is defending well.
Wolkowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Melendez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolkowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolkowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Melendez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski wants to control but Melendez is keeping him busy.
Wolkowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melendez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolkowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Wolkowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolkowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolkowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolkowski has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolkowski.
Dante Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wolkowski.
Wolkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a three punch combo that has Wolkowski backing up. Wolkowski nods at Melendez to acknowledge the strikes.
Wolkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolkowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melendez avoids the body shot from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown attempt
letting Melendez counter with a right hand.
Melendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez lands a nice shot to the body.
Melendez throws a shot to the body.
Melendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Melendez lands a body shot.
Wolkowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Melendez did well to prevent Wolkowski getting side control.
Wolkowski wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well.
Melendez trying to control from the bottom.
Wolkowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski is trying to control. Melendez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolkowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Melendez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damian Wolkowski!
Damian Wolkowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pietkriek Gumbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietkriek Gumbi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietkriek Gumbi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Storm!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Storm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Storm is working for a guillotine from mount but Gumbi frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm is trying to take his opponent's back.
Storm is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gumbi is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Storm!
Chris Storm is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spark Boro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit has chosen Sobota- Do gory leb as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spark Boro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutzeit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gutzeit is in Boro's guard.
Gutzeit throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutzeit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutzeit passes Boro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gutzeit is keen to just control but Boro is a slippery customer.
Boro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boro tries to get out of the position.
Boro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gutzeit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gutzeit wants to pass the guard but Boro is defending well.
Boro is defending against the submission attempts here by Gutzeit.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutzeit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutzeit is working for a kimura but Boro is defending it quite comfortably.
Gutzeit wants to free his trapped foot but Boro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boro is staying active underneath Gutzeit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutzeit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gutzeit is trying to work for a kimura but Boro is defending well.
Gutzeit trying to pass the guard but Boro defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boro trying to control from the bottom.
Boro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutzeit on the ground.
Gutzeit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gutzeit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomek Gutzeit!
Tomek Gutzeit very nearly forgot to thank TGC WEAR amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Oppelaar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Oppelaar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hunt is trying to keep an underhook but Oppelaar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oppelaar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oppelaar's back!
Hunt connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Oppelaar to escape the position.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Oppelaar manages to turn into his guard.
Oppelaar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hunt's guard.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Oppelaar controlling him for the moment.
Oppelaar wants to stand but Hunt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunt works over Oppelaar with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppelaar has an active guard here but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
Oppelaar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Hunt stops Oppelaar from getting back to his feet.
Oppelaar trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Oppelaar from standing back up.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt winds up and cracks Oppelaar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Hunt connects with a nice short shot to Oppelaar's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt passes to full mount!
Hunt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hunt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oppelaar is rocked!
Hunt landing shots from mount.
Oppelaar is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt connects with a bit shot that sees Oppelaar covering up! More strikes from Hunt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hunt is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt retains his light heavyweight title!
Mike Hunt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ennio Morricone: Ecstasy of Gold . The key to victory for Rafael Van Der Hoef has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Van Der Hoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Orton moves away from the strike by Van Der Hoef.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Hoef. No joy for Orton on that attempt.
Van Der Hoef slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Hoef lands a slapping body shot.
Van Der Hoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Der Hoef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orton.
Van Der Hoef throws the left hand but Orton avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Hoef takes a swing at Orton's ribcage but misses.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Hoef cracks Orton with an open hand slap.
Horrible takedown by Orton or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Hoef which made him look bad.
Rafael Van Der Hoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Orton.
Orton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Van Der Hoef throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Der Hoef misses with a hook. Orton ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Van Der Hoef.
Van Der Hoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Hoef throws a series of punches but Orton avoids them all with ease.
Orton shoots for a takedown but Van Der Hoef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Hoef. Orton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Van Der Hoef.
Orton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Der Hoef quickly recovers to half guard.
Orton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Der Hoef tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
Orton 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Hoef wants to control but Orton is keeping busy.
Orton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef trying to control here.
Orton stops Van Der Hoef from getting back to his feet.
Orton is thwarting Van Der Hoef's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Hoef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orton trying to control from half guard but Van Der Hoef is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orton prevents Van Der Hoef from improving his position.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Orton thows a huge punch but Van Der Hoef dodges it nicely.
Orton thows a huge punch but Van Der Hoef dodges it nicely.
Orton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Orton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orton misses with a head shot. Van Der Hoef uses the momentum to regain guard.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Der Hoef working a defensive guard here.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Hoef is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Hoef's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton drops back looking for a leg! Van Der Hoef is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Der Hoef manages to kick Orton off! Orton jumps back into Van Der Hoef's guard.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Hoef is retaining full guard.
Orton throws a strike but Van Der Hoef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Van Der Hoef looking to sit in guard and control but Orton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Orton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Hoef misses with a wild combination.
Orton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Der Hoef to the mat! Van Der Hoef manages to get full guard.
Orton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Hoef working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Hoef is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orton trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Hoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Hoef is keeping the position for now.
Orton is working Van Der Hoef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orton being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orton passes into half guard.
Orton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orton wants to free his trapped foot but Van Der Hoef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Orton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Hoef defending well though.
Orton is thwarting Van Der Hoef's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Hoef is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orton scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Hoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Der Hoef blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton slips a nice elbow through Van Der Hoef's hands, connecting with Van Der Hoef's forehead.
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Hoef's head.
Orton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orton stands up and beckons Van Der Hoef to join him on the feet.
Van Der Hoef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Hoef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Der Hoef rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Van Der Hoef!
Orton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van Der Hoef is bucking up trying to escape but Orton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Van Der Hoef is rocked!
Orton postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Van Der Hoef bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Orton and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Orton!
Randy Orton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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