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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Riot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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137 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Riot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Markus Vinicius! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinicius to the ground. Riot is now in Vinicius's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vinicius looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Riot 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. Riot stands up and waves to Vinicius to follow him. Riot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vinicius napping and manages to drive through into side control! Riot decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vinicius to his feet. Riot swinging wildly here.
Vinicius tries to clinch and Riot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Riot gets to his feet. Vinicius looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Riot drives through and clinches with Vinicius against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Well, if Riot 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.
Riot stands up out of the half guard. Riot shoots in and bounces Vinicius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riot stands up from Vinicius's guard - Riot perhaps looking for a knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riot has closed the distance and engaged Vinicius in a clinch.
Riot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinicius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Riot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vinicius napping and manages to drive through into side control! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Riot has knee on belly and moves into mount. Riot looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Riot throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vinicius because Riot loaded up on that one. Riot controlling the pace for now. Vinicius is looking to improve his position but Riot isn't that keen on the idea. Riot mounts Vinicius! Really nice guard pass there!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riot controlling the pace for now. Riot throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vinicius because Riot loaded up on that one. Poor strikes thrown by Riot there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Riot controlling his opponent. Riot throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Riot content just to control the position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Riot dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vinicius looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Riot stands up and beckons Vinicius to his feet. Riot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riot showed some decent athleticism there. Riot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinicius can do to turn this around? Riot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riot stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vinicius to get to his feet. Vinicius is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Vinicius managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Riot.
An elbow from Riot crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Riot crashes against the mat.
Riot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Riot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vinicius! Riot controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riot thowing shots but they're missing. Riot get's back to his feet. Vinicius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Riot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Riot controlling the position from side mount. Riot tries to score with some ground and pound. Vinicius controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Ricky Riot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here as Riot stalls from top position. Riot stands up. Riot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riot showed some decent athleticism there. Riot 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. Riot passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Riot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vinicius for as long as he can get away with. 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.
Ricky Riot dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vinicius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riot swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinicius. Riot clinches. Riot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riot tries to throw a body punch but Vinicius avoids it by throwing Riot back against the cage. Riot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riot has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vinicius regains guard immediately. Riot postures up in Vinicius's guard and throws a big left but Vinicius blocks it. Riot controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Vinicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricky Riot just wasn't active enough. Riot throws a head kick that misses. Riot forces Vinicius back against the cage and clinches. Riot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinicius. Vinicius jumps guard but Riot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Riot manages to pull guard.
Riot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vinicius's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riot sitting in guard here, content to control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vinicius is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riot is on top in guard.
Riot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Riot 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. Riot forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinicius has managed to free his arm - good work. Vinicius is trying to maintain the position but Riot is very close to passing his half guard. Riot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Riot decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Vinicius gets caught flat footed, as Riot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riot is stalling in the full guard. Riot gets to his feet - Vinicius follows without any prompting. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A punch combination from Riot misses. Riot takes one to the side of the head.
Markus Vinicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ricky Riot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinicius, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky Riot showed his dominance in that final round. Well Riot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Riot! Ricky Riot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Cadwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Metal Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper has chosen Sabaton - Metal ripper as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Metal Ripper enters the cage!
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138 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Cadwell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Metal Ripper! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Cadwell. Cadwell stuffs the takedown. Metal Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cadwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripper is just out of range. Cadwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ripper misses with a shot to the body and Cadwell counters with a stiff right hand. Ripper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cadwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ripper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cadwell's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ripper stops Cadwell from standing up. Ripper advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ripper is working for a kimura but Cadwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Ripper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cadwell!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ripper throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cadwell because Ripper loaded up on that one. Cadwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Cadwell wants to hold on but Ripper pushes him away. Ripper has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cadwell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Metal Ripper! Our winner, Metal Ripper, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Cosgrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tod Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Liam Cosgrove has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liam Cosgrove! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tod Evans! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cosgrove gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Evans to score an easy takedown into full guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Evans stands and throws Cosgrove's legs to the side, diving into side control. Cosgrove is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Evans controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Liam Cosgrove has been cut. Evans in side control lands a decent elbow. Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Evans tries for a kimura but Cosgrove is defending well. Cosgrove gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Evans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Evans has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Cosgrove taking shots to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Evans content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Liam Cosgrove's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Liam Cosgrove's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tod Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fartman Sanddune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Severus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fartman Sanddune! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Severus! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanddune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sanddune avoids the body shot from Severus.
Sanddune gets caught flat footed, as Severus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Severus preventing the sweep. Sanddune manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Severus wants to get back to his feet.
Severus tries to get back to half guard but can't. Severus tries to hold on but Sanddune pushes him away. Severus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanddune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Sanddune wants to take Severus's back here but Severus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Severus is trying desperately to improve position. Sanddune wants to finish this one by submission but Severus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanddune. Severus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Severus throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Sanddune with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanddune works his way to his opponent's back.
Sanddune tightening his grip on Severus, looking for the choke. Severus tries to escape the position.
Sanddune has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Severus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action! Severus tries to break free.
Severus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanddune's guard. Nice work there by Severus.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanddune working for a triangle but Severus defends it easily.
Severus is in close to Sanddune's body, working some short punches and elbows. Severus landing some decent shots from guard. Severus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Severus landing with the ground and pound. Severus stands up over Sanddune, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Sanddune keeping moving, preventing Severus from controlling successfully. Severus lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Severus throws a big right hand that misses. Severus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Severus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Severus scoring with some ground and pound. Severus landing with the ground and pound. Severus wants to pass the guard but Sanddune is keeping the position. Severus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Severus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sanddune is looking for a triangle but Severus pushes his legs off easily.
Sanddune is looking for a triangle but Severus pushes his legs off easily.
Sanddune is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Severus lands a couple of digs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Severus wants to control from the top but Sanddune keeps moving. Severus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Severus landing some decent shots from guard. Severus is in close to Sanddune's body, working some short punches and elbows. Severus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Severus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanddune's head. Severus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Severus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Severus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sanddune has momentary wrist control but Severus slips an elbow through the middle. Severus lands a couple of elbows. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Severus distracts Sanddune with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Severus scoring with punches to the head and body. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Severus's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Severus connects with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Severus dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Severus misses. Severus tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanddune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Severus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Severus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Severus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Severus working over Sanddune with some ground and pound. Sanddune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Severus. Sanddune is looking to improve his position.
Sanddune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severus pulls his head out easily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Severus lands a nice short elbow. Sanddune is trying to stand.
Severus wants to control but Sanddune is keeping him busy. Dan Severus has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sanddune is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Severus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Severus slips a nice elbow through Sanddune's hands, connecting with Sanddune's forehead. 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. Severus connects with a nice short shot to Sanddune's temple. Severus drops an elbow to the side of Sanddune's head. Severus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sanddune is rocked! Severus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Oh Sanddune is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Severus lands strikes from half guard. Severus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sanddune seems to have got his legs back now. Severus working over Sanddune with some ground and pound. Sanddune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Sanddune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severus pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Severus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. 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. Severus connects with a nice short shot to Sanddune's temple. Severus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Severus there. Severus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanddune knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Severus is nestled in close to Sanddune, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Severus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Severus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanddune doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Severus. Severus working over Sanddune with some ground and pound. Sanddune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Severus working over Sanddune with some ground and pound. Sanddune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Severus 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. Sanddune taking some punishment here, with Severus in his half guard. Severus slips a nice elbow through Sanddune's hands, connecting with Sanddune's forehead. Severus working the head and body with strikes. Severus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Severus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Severus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanddune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Severus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sanddune with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Severus is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sanddune is hurt! He's hurt bad - Severus fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sanddune from any more punishment! Congratulations to Severus! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Severus! An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Severus thanked Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)SALE 159Q $30 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aftas Ardem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aftas Ardem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Rude! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ardem throws a wild body kick that Rude sees coming a mile off. Ardem connects with an inside leg kick. Ardem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ardem closes the distance looking to clinch and Rude counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Rude seems to be looking for submissions.
Rude is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ardem has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ardem trying to control from the bottom.
Rude controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rude is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rude wants to free his trapped foot but Ardem is holding on for dear life with his legs. Well, if Rude 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.
Ardem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rude is trying to work for a kimura but Ardem is defending well.
Rude takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rude looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rude is looking to advance position but Ardem won't allow it. Rude is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Rude seems to be working for a kimura but Ardem defends the submission attempt. Rude is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ardem defends it well. Rude wants to work for an arm triangle but Ardem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ardem is trying to control but can't.
Ardem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ardem. Rude trying to control the position from guard on top but Ardem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rude sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ardem's guard. Ardem works his way to full guard. Good work. Rude advances position into side control! Rude remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Ardem is not content to let Rude control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rude tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rude has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Rude is trying to get an arm triangle but Ardem is defending well. Rude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ardem, who protects the arm well. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rude controlling from side mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude dominated that round. That's time! Ardem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ardem is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ardem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rude blocks a head kick by Ardem.
A head kick misses from Ardem. Rude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ardem counters with an outside leg kick.
Ardem throws a leg kick which misses Rude's front leg but catches the back leg as Rude tries to avoid it. Ardem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rude avoids the body shot from Ardem.
Ardem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ardem wants it to stay on the feet. Ardem throws a nice inside leg kick. Ardem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rude swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ardem throws a lazy uppercut
and Rude counters with a shoot takedown. Ardem fights it but they end up in guard. Ardem wants to get back to his feet but Rude is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rude controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rude wants to pass the guard but Ardem is keeping the position. Rude is pushing down on Ardem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ardem is fighting to maintain full guard but Rude has managed to sneak the leg through. Rude is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ardem is just riding it out for now. Rude eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rude moves nicely into side control. Rude taking a breather here. Rude tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rude has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Ardem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rude is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ardem has escaped the position, nice work there. Ardem is not content to let Rude control the position. Rude working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Rude tries for a kimura but Ardem is defending well. Ardem is not content to let Rude control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ardem is looking to reverse the position. Ardem can't do much from the bottom here. Ardem is looking to reverse the position. Rude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ardem, who protects the arm well. Ardem is looking to reverse the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. You can see the frustration on Ardem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rude is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ardem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude 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!
Rude shoots in but Ardem avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ardem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rude. Ardem throws a sloppy head kick and Rude moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ardem lands a high kick!
Aftas Ardem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ardem clinches up against the cage. Ardem lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ardem lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Ardem is looking to control Rude's arms but Rude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ardem has his back to the cage. Rude has clasped his hands together around Ardem's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ardem tries to buck Rude off but Rude is having none of it. Rude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ardem, who protects the arm well. Ardem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Rude is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rude seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ardem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rude looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ardem won't allow Rude to pass to mount. Ardem is pressing down on Rude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rude wants to pass the guard but Ardem is keeping the position. Rude pushes down on Ardem's leg and manages to get into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Rude trying to control the action but Ardem is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rude is trying to work for a kimura but Ardem is defending well.
Ardem is pressing down on Rude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rude passes easily into side control. Nice work. Rude staying calm. Rude working away. Ardem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rude's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rude stalling. Ardem tries to kick Rude off but Rude keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Rude is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rude wants to control but Ardem is keeping him busy. Rick Rude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rude is working for a submission of some sort.
Rude tries to pass to full mount but Ardem defends it.
And that's the end of the fight! Rick Rude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rude 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rude!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strong Condition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Eager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Eager will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Strong Condition! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Eager! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Condition keeps Eager at a distance using the push kick. Eager fails to land with a series of punches.
Condition lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eager's sensitive parts. Eager throws a series of punches but Condition moves out of range. Good shot there by Eager. Condition tries to keep at a distance but Eager has taken the fight into the clinch. Condition landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch blocked on the inside by Condition. Eager is looking to break free of the clinch but Condition has double underhooks. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sven Eager has been cut. Condition landing knees to the body.
Eager looks gassed! Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eager lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Condition landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Condition working Eager over with knees to the body. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition lands a knee to the body.
Condition lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eager takes a knee right on the jaw!
Condition with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eager lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Condition using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Eager is trying to break the clinch but Condition has him pressed against the cage. Condition lands a good knee to the midsection. Eager won't want to take too many of those. Condition lands a knee to the head.
Condition lands a nice knee to the body. Condition using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Condition with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Condition.
Condition connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eager's face.
Condition scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Condition breaks the clinch.
Condition takes the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Condition to work.
Eager fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. Condition lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eager is trying to drag Condition to the mat but Condition just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A knee to the head by Condition.
Condition stalling the fight.
Condition has Eager pressed against the cage, preventing Eager from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Condition connects with a knee to the head.
Condition slowing the pace effectively. Condition lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Condition.
Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eager lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Condition with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Condition is struggling to control the position. Eager takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Condition obliges. Condition putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Condition slows down the pace here.
Condition scores a nice knee to the body.
Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. Condition breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Condition gets tackled into the cage by Eager. Eager maintains the clinch. Condition connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eager's face.
Eager wants to break the clinch but can't.
Condition is stalling here.
Condition lands a knee to the body.
Condition is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Condition lands a nice knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stalling in the clinch from Condition.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Condition.
Eager being controlled against the cage. Condition with a knee to the head.
Eager wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Condition lands a nice knee to the body. Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eager lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Condition lands a nice knee to the body. Condition putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Condition with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Condition dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sven Eager's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eager chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Condition can pounce on him.
Condition fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Condition keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Condition clinches up with Eager and pushes him back against the cage. Condition putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Condition with a knee to the head.
Eager is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Condition has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Condition using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Condition breaks from the clinch.
Condition lands a head kick!
Strong Condition is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Eager takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Eager is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Condition closes the distance and clinches. Condition has a couple of punches blocked by Eager.
Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. Condition is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eager can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Condition lands a nice knee to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Condition obliges. Condition using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eager tries to break free but Condition pushes him back against the cage. Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. Condition landing knees to the body.
Condition breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Condition throws a nice head kick!
That has opened up Sven Eager's cut even more. Condition has Eager up against the cage in a clinch.
Condition with a knee to the head.
Condition is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eager being controlled against the cage. Eager is trying to push Condition away but Condition has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Condition putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Condition connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eager's face.
Condition lands a knee to the body.
Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Condition.
Eager has a couple of punches blocked by Condition.
Condition with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Strong Condition has scored more points in the clinch so far. Condition breaks the clinch.
Condition fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eager, pushing him back against the cage. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition connects with a knee to the head.
Condition prevents Eager from breaking the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Eager has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Eager is trying to break the clinch but Condition is controlling him. Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Condition unloads a knee to the mid-section. Condition landing knees to the body.
Condition lands a good knee to the midsection. Eager won't want to take too many of those. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Condition trying to control the position but instead, Eager has worked for underhooks and has pushed Condition into the cage. Condition manages to break the clinch.
Condition scores with a head kick. Eager tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A punch combination from Eager misses. Condition takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Eager tries to break free but Condition pushes him back against the cage. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Eager's face as he tries to break the clinch. Condition will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eager up against the cage. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eager's face.
Eager misses with a punch on the inside.
Condition lands a nice knee to the body. Eager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Condition has him pressed against the cage. A knee to the head by Condition.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Condition's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Eager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Strong Condition is winning the standup battle so far. Condition throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strong Condition dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sven Eager's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Eager gets a clinch. Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. A knee to the head by Condition.
Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Eager takes a knee to the side of the body. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Condition.
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! Knees to the body from Condition.
A knee to the head by Condition.
Condition keeps control of Eager as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Condition working Eager over with knees to the body. Condition connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Condition lands a knee to the body.
Condition keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eager's efforts to push away. Condition lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Condition putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Condition lands a good knee to the midsection. Eager won't want to take too many of those. A head punch blocked on the inside by Condition. Condition has Eager pressed against the cage, preventing Eager from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Eager takes a knee to the side of the body. Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. Condition lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Condition with a knee to the head.
Condition effectively controlling the action here. Condition blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Condition.
Eager swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Condition prevents Eager from breaking the clinch. Condition with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Condition.
Eager wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Condition lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eager wants to break free but Condition has control.
Condition landing knees to the body.
Eager is trying to break the clinch but Condition has him pressed against the cage. Condition is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Eager wants to break free but Condition has control.
Eager misses with a punch on the inside.
Condition putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eager in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Condition scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Condition.
Eager is trying to break free. Condition scores a nice knee to the body.
Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition is struggling to control the position. Condition keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eager's efforts to push away. Condition with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Eager tries to break free but Condition pushes him back against the cage. Condition landing knees to the head.
Condition scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Condition landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Eager jumps guard but Condition turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Condition scores with a knee to the head.
Condition is struggling to control the position. Condition keeps control of Eager as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Condition pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Eager looks to land a combination but Condition avoids it well. Eager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condition fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Condition closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Condition with a knee to the head.
Condition crunches a lovely knee into Eager's ribcage. Condition connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eager's face.
Strong Condition is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Condition connects with a knee to the head.
Condition lands a good knee to the midsection. Eager won't want to take too many of those. Condition looking to throw knees to the head but Eager is blocking nicely.
Eager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Condition has him pressed against the cage. Eager misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Condition lands a good knee to the midsection. Eager won't want to take too many of those. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Eager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Condition landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Condition's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sven Eager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Condition moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Strong Condition showed his dominance in that final round. Well Condition has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strong Condition! Strong Condition took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Stjernen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Willis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dag Stjernen! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stjernen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stjernen swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Stjernen misses. Willis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Stjernen blocks the leg kick.
Stjernen throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stjernen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stjernen throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Stjernen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Stjernen.
Stjernen tries to bum rush Willis with a series of wild strikes but Willis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Willis misses with a low kick.
Stjernen forces Willis back against the cage and clinches. Stjernen tries to circle away but Willis has him pinned against the cage. Willis landing knees to the head.
It looks like Dag Stjernen has been cut. Willis misses with a knee strike.
Willis scores a nice knee to the body.
Stjernen looks gassed! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Stjernen blocks with his arms.
Stjernen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Willis landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Willis.
Willis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stjernen's face.
Stjernen is rocked! Willis looking to throw knees to the head but Stjernen is blocking nicely.
Willis scores with a knee to the head.
Stjernen is still on wobbly legs! Can Willis finish him?
That has opened up Dag Stjernen's cut even more. Willis has Stjernen pressed against the cage. He pushes Stjernen back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Willis throws a beautiful elbow that sends Stjernen crashing to the floor! Willis piles on the pressure with more strikes! Stjernen is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Willis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaud Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thamas King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnaud Rio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thamas King! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard. King keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully. Rio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. King controls Rio momentarily but Rio frees himself. Rio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rio won't allow King to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rio is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Rio has managed to sneak the leg through. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rio is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Rio drops an elbow to the side of King's head. Rio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Rio is thwarting King's attempts to control the position. Rio stops King from getting back to his feet.
Rio controlling the pace. Rio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rio is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Rio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in King's guard. Rio's corner is telling him to maintain position. This has been an exciting period of action! King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on King, up you get! King tries for a takedown but Rio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rio gets a takedown into half guard. Rio is figuring out what he wants to do next. King trying to control here.
Rio passes the guard and advances to mount! Rio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rio with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there. King is in a horrible position here. Rio smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rio controlling his opponent. King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rio.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rio punishing his opponent with strikes. King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Rio punishing his opponent with strikes. Rio breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow. Rio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… King turns into him and now he's in Rio's guard.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rio is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Rio dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rio tries a head kick but it misses.
Rio dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard. King keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King pulls Rio in close to his closed guard and prevents Rio from doing any damage or advancing position. King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rio passes into half guard. King wants to improve his position but Rio is controlling well.
King is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. King wants to control but Rio is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rio is looking to advance position but King won't allow it. King wants to get back to full guard. Rio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Rio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King tries to kick Rio off but Rio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
King is looking to improve his position.
King wants to get back to his feet.
Rio is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer. King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rio is working away from the top position though. Rio slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arnaud Rio just wasn't active enough. Rio rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. King gets underhooks to prevent Rio's takedown attempt.
Rio is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Rio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. Rio is trying to break free. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. Rio misses with the head strike.
King is pressed up against the cage. Rio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnaud Rio. That's going to take a lot out of him. King tries to clinch but Rio moves out of range. King throws the left hand but Rio avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. King wants to clinch. King misses with the combination.
King fails to land the takedown. Rio wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. King is looking to clinch but Rio is avoiding it.
King throws a looping overhand right but Rio ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Rio 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!
Rio shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Arnaud Rio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Rio which made him look bad. King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet. King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rio as he jumps to the side. King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rio as he jumps to the side. Arnaud Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thamas King. King shoots in for a takedown but Rio shows good takedown defense. Rio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. King keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully. Rio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rio passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rio controlling the pace. Rio is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
Rio is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed King to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. King has an active guard here but Rio has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rio is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rio is working for a submission of some sort.
Rio is thwarting King's attempts to control the position. Rio wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rio is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. King trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Rio seems content to control. 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. Rio connects with a nice short shot to King's temple. Rio seems to be looking for submissions.
Rio not landing any meaningful shots this time. King is trying to stand back up but Rio is controlling him
King wants to control but Rio is keeping busy and won't allow it. King is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. King keeping moving, preventing Rio from controlling successfully. Rio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard. King wants to control but Rio is keeping busy.
King is not content to let Rio control the position. Arnaud Rio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. King tries to kick Rio off but Rio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Thamas King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arnaud Rio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Arnaud Rio showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnaud Rio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berikk Berikk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killian's entrance music is Who Let the Dogs out - Baha men. A fine choice. Berikk has chosen Hollywood Undead - No. 5 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyler Killian! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berikk Berikk! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Berikk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killian throws a head kick but Berikk moves out of range.
Berikk drops his hands momentarily and Killian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Killian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Berikk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killian as he jumps to the side. Berikk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killian avoids it really well and circles away. Berikk ducks right into an uppercut from Killian. Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berikk closes the distance and clinches up with Killian, looking for a takedown. Berikk pushes Killian against the cage but Killian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk. Killian slaps away a takedown attempt from Berikk, before circling back to the center of the mat. Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Killian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Berikk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Berikk fails with the takedown and Killian counters with a flying knee. Nice. Killian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Killian connects with a looping right hand.
Killian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berikk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Killian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Berikk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Killian throws a quick inside leg kick. Killian tries to bum rush Berikk with a series of wild strikes but Berikk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Berikk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berikk somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berikk. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Killian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Berikk blocks a head kick by Killian.
Berikk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killian quickly recovers to half guard. Killian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Killian. Killian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berikk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Killian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Berikk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Berikk trying to control the position from guard on top but Killian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Berikk scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berikk is one step ahead there. Berikk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Berikk throwing strikes but missing. Killian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berikk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Killian keeping moving, preventing Berikk from controlling successfully. Berikk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Killian has his foot on Berikk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berikk works his way back into a safe position though. Berikk postures up and lands a big shot to Killian's brow. Berikk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Killian working for submissions but it's allowed Berikk to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Berikk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killian looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Killian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berikk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berikk's back! Berikk showing good submission defense here.
Killian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Killian is hanging on to Berikk's back as he tries to escape.
Berikk is in a bad position with Killian working for a choke. Berikk manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Berikk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killian's guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Berikk prevents Killian from improving his position. Killian gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian dominated that round. That's time! Killian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killian throws a good cross that connects.
Killian scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Killian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A slapping leg kick lands for Killian.
Berikk fails with the takedown. A kick lands to the mid section there for Killian. Berikk with a poor takedown and Killian counters with a nice body shot. Killian looks to land a combination but Berikk avoids it well. Kyler Killian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Killian scores with a head kick.
Killian connects with an inside leg kick. Killian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Berikk back to the cage. Killian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Killian throws a nice looking combination but Berikk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sloppy strikes from Killian. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid body kick from Killian. Berikk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killian defends it nicely. Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk. Killian lands with a kick to the temple. Berikk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Berikk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Killian is trying to defend but Berikk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Killian is pressing down on Berikk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Berikk is looking to work some ground and pound but Killian has wrist control. Berikk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killian's head. Killian tries to land a sweep but no joy. Berikk tries to free his leg and advance position but Killian is retaining full guard. Killian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyler Killian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. 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! Berikk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Berikk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Killian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berikk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killian. Berikk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Killian stands and throws Berikk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Berikk is looking for a sweep. Berikk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Killian is looking for a kimura but Berikk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killian to get the leverage. Killian decides to stand and escape the position. Killian throws a one two combo.
Killian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berikk. Killian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Killian lands an overhand right. Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killian misses with a wild combination.
Killian tries to bum rush Berikk with a series of wild strikes but Berikk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kyler Killian is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyler Killian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Killian lands a head kick!
Killian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berikk can do to turn this around? Berikk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killian manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Killian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killian looking for subs off his back but Berikk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berikk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Berikk landing strikes from the mount. Berikk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Berikk looking to control but Killian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berikk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killian pinned against the cage. Killian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Berikk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Killian counters with a series of strikes. Berikk will be more careful next time no doubt. Killian throws a head kick but Berikk moves out of range.
Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Killian. Killian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Berikk dodges the punch combination from Killian.
Berikk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Killian throws a right and a left that Berikk avoids nicely. Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Danga de danga de dang - Killian scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Berikk fails with the takedown. Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk. Killian throws a one two combo.
A slow jab from Berikk misses its intended target. Berikk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killian moves away. Berikk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berikk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Berikk blocks a head kick by Killian.
Killian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Killian misses with a double jab.
Killian swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Berikk or perhaps it was just good defense by Killian which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killian throws a series of strikes that have Berikk backpedaling.
Killian scores with a three punch combo!
Berikk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killian is working the combinations to good effect here. Killian misses with the combination.
Berikk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jab, jab by Killian - just one landing. Killian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Killian throws a head kick that Berikk semi-blocks.
Killian throws a head kick but Berikk moves out of range.
Killian throws a head kick that misses. Berikk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killian as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berikk manages to avoid it. Killian feints a jab promting Berikk to slip. Killian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berikk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Berikk looks for a takedown but Killian sprawls well. Berikk avoids the head kick by Killian.
Berikk tries for a takedown but Killian circles away easily and Killian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Killian moves into range and connects with a jab. Killian misses with a head kick.
Killian works over Berikk's head and body with a nice combination. Berikk has a takedown stuffed. Berikk dives in and grabs Killian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killian pushes down on Berikk's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berikk fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Killian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killian throws a one two combo.
Killian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berikk eats them both and turns towards Killian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Killian connects with an inside leg kick. Killian lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Berikk misses with a takedown attempt and Killian counters with a head kick. Killian throws a head kick that Berikk semi-blocks.
Berikk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian clearly takes 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.
Killian throws a nice inside leg kick. Killian lands a high kick!
Killian jabs Berikk to the body, keeping him at a distance. Berikk misses with a two punch combination.
Killian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berikk doesn't seem bothered though. Killian feints and then cracks Berikk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berikk down. Killian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Killian throws a nice head kick!
Berikk blocks a head kick by Killian.
Berikk shoots for a takedown but Killian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Killian tries to bum rush Berikk with a series of wild strikes but Berikk uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian scores with a head kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Berikk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killian as he jumps to the side. A jab lands there for Killian. Killian throws a series of punches but Berikk avoids them all with ease. Killian throws a head kick that misses. Killian goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Killian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Berikk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killian defends it nicely. Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk. Killian throws a head kick that misses. Kyler Killian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Berikk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killian sprawls well. Killian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berikk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killian slaps away a takedown attempt from Berikk, before circling back to the center of the mat. Killian lands with a slapping head kick. Killian thows a body kick. Berikk tries to catch it but that hurt him. Berikk misses with a takedown attempt - Killian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Killian tests Berikk's chin there with a solid looking shot. Killian scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Berikk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killian. Berikk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killian sprawls well. Killian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berikk gets slowly back to his feet. Killian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berikk backs up against the cage.
Killian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berikk under the eye. Killian connects with a jab. Killian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berikk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Killian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Killian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berikk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Killian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Berikk will feel that in the morning. Killian connects with a jab. Killian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berikk. Berikk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Berikk has a takedown stuffed. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Killian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A right-left combo lands from Killian. Killian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyler Killian had his way with Berikk Berikk in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Killian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Horrible takedown by Berikk or perhaps it was just good defense by Killian which made him look bad. Killian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Killian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Killian there. Killian misses with a two punch combination.
Killian connects with the punch. Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berikk. Nice sprawl there from Killian as Berikk shoots in. Kyler Killian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berikk Berikk. Killian cracks a nice hook into Berikk's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Berikk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killian tries to avoid it but Berikk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killian to the ground. Killian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Killian scores with a head kick. Berikk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Berikk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Jab, jab by Killian - just one landing. Killian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Killian scores with a jab to the jaw. Killian lands a high kick!
Berikk tries for a takedown but Killian circles away easily and Killian counters with a left and a right that stings Berikk. Berikk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killian. Berikk fails with the takedown. Some wild striking there from Killian.
Killian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berikk's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killian connects with an inside leg kick. Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Killian tries a head kick but it misses.
Killian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berikk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killian is fending him off so far but Berikk persists. Nope, Killian circles away and we're back to standing. Killian lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berikk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Killian. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killian!
Killian feints a jab promting Berikk to slip. Killian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Berikk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Killian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A combination from Killian does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killian fails to land with a series of punches.
Killian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Some wild striking there from Killian.
Killian misses with a double jab
and Berikk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killian! Killian can't escape the position.
Berikk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Berikk trying to control but Killian is having none of it. Berikk landing punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Killian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Killian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Berikk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Killian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Berikk Berikk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Killian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berikk cracks Killian with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Killian in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Berikk landing shots from mount. Killian gets back to half guard. Berikk scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Berikk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Killian gets full guard. Berikk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killian swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kyler Killian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Killian wants to sweep here but Berikk controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyler Killian. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyler Killian! Kyler Killian retains his featherweight title! An out of breath Kyler Killian 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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