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V.O.G 78 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roma Kucherov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kucherov comes into the arena with The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid blaring out of the sound system. Roma Kucherov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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183 lbs
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198 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Kucherov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rueso Bear Junior!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucherov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bear Junior punishes Kucherov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bear Junior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kucherov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kucherov is avoiding damage well.
Bear Junior looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kucherov is avoiding damage well.
Bear Junior throws an elbow but Kucherov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kucherov is pushing Bear Junior's head away, looking to escape. Bear Junior manages to hold on to the position though.
Bear Junior in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bear Junior throws a strike aimed at the side of Kucherov's head but Kucherov avoids it well.
Kucherov is looking to regain half guard here but Bear Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Bear Junior tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bear Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear Junior lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kucherov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bear Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kucherov's head.
Kucherov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bear Junior throwing shots but Kucherov is blocking nicely.
Bear Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kucherov's head.
Bear Junior sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bear Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kucherov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior is keen to just control but Kucherov is a slippery customer.
Kucherov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear Junior wants to control but Kucherov is keeping him busy.
Kucherov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kucherov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bear Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kucherov fails with the takedown.
Bear Junior cracks Kucherov with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kucherov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bear Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Bear Junior coming out on top.
Bear Junior scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Bear Junior. No joy for Kucherov on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Bear Junior.
Kucherov takes one to the chin there.
Bear Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kucherov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bear Junior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bear Junior has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Kucherov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bear Junior jabs at Kucherov's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior scores with a jab. Kucherov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bear Junior scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear Junior cracks Kucherov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bear Junior but Bear Junior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roma Kucherov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear Junior dips to his left and cracks Kucherov with an uppercut!
Bear Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kucherov on the side of the head.
Bear Junior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear Junior scores with a decent looking hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kucherov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bear Junior lands with a right hand.
Kucherov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueso Bear Junior 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.
Bear Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kucherov momentarily.
Bear Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bear Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Bear Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kucherov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kucherov wants to sweep here but Bear Junior controlling him for the moment.
Kucherov working a defensive guard here.
Bear Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kucherov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bear Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior wants to pass the guard but Kucherov is keeping the position.
Kucherov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bear Junior lands a couple of digs.
Kucherov looking to control.
Bear Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Kucherov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear Junior is one step ahead there.
Kucherov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov keeping moving, preventing Bear Junior from controlling successfully.
Bear Junior postures up in Kucherov's guard and throws a big left but Kucherov blocks it.
Bear Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kucherov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kucherov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucherov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kucherov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kucherov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kucherov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucherov, not yet.
Bear Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bear Junior trying to move into half guard but instead Kucherov has managed to sweep!
Bear Junior controlling Kucherov's posture.
Kucherov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kucherov is controlling him.
Bear Junior manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rueso Bear Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kucherov's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Kucherov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bear Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Kucherov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kucherov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kucherov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kucherov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bear Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucherov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bear Junior sprawls well. Bear Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kucherov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bear Junior showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rueso Bear Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kucherov shoots for a takedown but Bear Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rueso Bear Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Bear Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bear Junior moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bear Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bear Junior, as that shot connected.
Bear Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kucherov in his tracks.
Bear Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kucherov.
Bear Junior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kucherov to the mat! Kucherov manages to get full guard.
Kucherov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kucherov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucherov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kucherov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bear Junior throws a strike but Kucherov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear Junior seems keen to control Kucherov's posture.
Kucherov won't allow Bear Junior to get back to his feet.
Bear Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kucherov is one step ahead there.
Bear Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kucherov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bear Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kucherov is one step ahead there.
Rueso Bear Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rueso Bear Junior hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bear Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bear Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bear Junior shoots in for a takedown but Kucherov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear Junior lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Kucherov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Bear Junior.
Bear Junior connects with a looping right hand.
Roma Kucherov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear Junior lunges at Kucherov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kucherov's hand.
Bear Junior lands the left hand.
Bear Junior throws out a powerful jab.
Kucherov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bear Junior is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bear Junior gets caught flat footed, as Kucherov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rueso Bear Junior is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kucherov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bear Junior is trying to keep Kucherov in close.
Bear Junior wants to sweep here but Kucherov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucherov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kucherov stopping the sweep attempt from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kucherov has passed into side control.
Roma Kucherov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kucherov is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear Junior is defending well.
Bear Junior controls the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueso Bear Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bear Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Rueso Bear Junior!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Rueso Bear Junior!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Rueso Bear Junior!
Rueso Bear Junior wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza comes into the arena with Metallica - Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Kane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gang of Four - I love a Man in Uniform. Tommy Kane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Burza's chin.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Burza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Kane!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burza throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Burza misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Burza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kane doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burza cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Burza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burza misses with a straight left.
Burza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Kane jabs Burza right on the nose. Burza blinks but takes it well.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burza is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Burza circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza misses with a wild combination.
Kane lands with a hook. Burza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane misses the body punch
and Burza counters with a straight right hand.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Burza.
Burza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kane connects with a body shot.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burza works over Kane's head and body with a nice combination.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Burza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Burza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Kane.
Burza misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Burza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane tries to move into range but Burza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kane misses with a hook. Burza ducked under it nicely.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Burza's leg but Burza calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Burza, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Burza against the cage but Burza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burza throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Burza there.
A big right from Burza misses.
Kane throws a leg kick but Burza checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burza avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Burza.
Burza lands a right hook to the body.
Burza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane tries to bum rush Burza with a series of wild strikes but Burza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burza misses with a few strikes there.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Burza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burza throws a right hand that Kane ducks under and follows up with a left that Kane also avoids with ease.
Donk. Burza catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Burza scores with a hook.
Kane throws a series of strikes that have Burza backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza scores with a hook.
Burza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Horrible takedown by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Burza which made him look bad.
Burza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burza.
Burza lands a body shot.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burza.
Burza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Burza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane swinging wildly here.
Burza throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Burza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kane advances to mount.
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!
Kane throws some wild stikes that Burza manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Burza really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poor strikes thrown by Kane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kane landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Kane.
Kane working Burza over with strikes here.
Kane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Burza bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kane and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Kane!
Tommy Kane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinaya Ako Bruaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinaya Ako Bruaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
188 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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23
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shinaya Ako Bruaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiffer tries to clinch up.
Bruaa moves out of range as Schiffer throws a body kick.
Bruaa looks to throw the jab but Schiffer is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Bruaa or perhaps it was just good defense by Schiffer which made him look bad.
Bruaa dips to his left and cracks Schiffer with an uppercut!
Bruaa looks to land a right hand but Schiffer moved out of range.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bruaa misses.
Schiffer tries a low kick but Bruaa avoids it.
Schiffer lands a slapping body shot.
Schiffer defending well as Bruaa loads up on a big left hand.
Bruaa throws a good cross that connects.
Bruaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schiffer counters with a nice leg kick.
Bruaa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiffer is pressing down on Bruaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer keeping moving, preventing Bruaa from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schiffer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schiffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruaa trying to control but Schiffer is working from the bottom.
Schiffer is trying to keep Bruaa in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schiffer controlling the position.
Bruaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruaa trying to control but Schiffer is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schiffer checks a leg kick.
Schiffer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruaa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schiffer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruaa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schiffer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Bruaa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiffer is trying to escape the position but Bruaa is controlling the position.
Bruaa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bruaa.
Schiffer prevents Bruaa from moving into mount.
Schiffer tries to improve position but can't.
Bruaa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schiffer is looking to reverse the position.
Bruaa just content to control the position.
Bruaa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schiffer is looking to regain half guard here but Bruaa keeps moving and retains side control.
Schiffer can't do much from the bottom here.
Schiffer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bruaa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schiffer is not content to let Bruaa control the position.
Schiffer wants to control but Bruaa postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiffer tries to buck Bruaa off but Bruaa is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bruaa gets a double leg takedown into Schiffer's guard.
Bruaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Schiffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schiffer controlling the position.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schiffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schiffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bruaa forces his way into half guard.
Bruaa is pressing down on Schiffer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schiffer is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruaa throws a strike but Schiffer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schiffer trying to control the position.
Schiffer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bruaa!
Schiffer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Schiffer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schiffer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bruaa is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schiffer controlling from mount.
Bruaa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schiffer is trying to control here but Bruaa has managed to regain half guard.
Bruaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schiffer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer wants to stand but Bruaa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bruaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bruaa is pulling down on Schiffer's head to control his posture.
Schiffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bruaa is trying to control the position but Schiffer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer is stalling in the full guard.
Bruaa keeping moving, preventing Schiffer from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bruaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schiffer misses with a hook.
Bruaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schiffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ulquiorra Schiffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schiffer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schiffer on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shinaya Ako Bruaa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Schiffer gets caught napping as Bruaa dives in and scores a takedown. Schiffer manages to retain guard.
Schiffer is trying to keep Bruaa in close.
Bruaa passes Schiffer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schiffer wants to get back to full guard.
Schiffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schiffer.
Schiffer keeping full guard, as Bruaa tries to pass.
Schiffer trying to keep a closed guard but Bruaa is proving a slippery customer.
Schiffer working a defensive guard but Bruaa manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruaa throwing strikes but Schiffer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Schiffer trying to control the position but Bruaa is working away.
Bruaa is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bruaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schiffer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Schiffer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruaa keeps working.
Bruaa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer misses with a low kick as Bruaa jumps back.
Bruaa misses with a double jab
and Schiffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schiffer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruaa is out of range and Schiffer settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa misses with a takedown attempt - Schiffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schiffer slips a jab and a cross from Bruaa.
Bruaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schiffer cracks the inside of Bruaa's front leg.
Schiffer throws a leg kick but Bruaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schiffer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruaa misses with a combination
and Schiffer counters with a straight right hand.
Bruaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Schiffer.
Schiffer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa shoots in looking for a takedown but Schiffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruaa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schiffer throws a head kick but Bruaa moves out of range.
Schiffer misses with an uppercut. Bruaa saw that one coming.
Bruaa shoots in for a takedown but Schiffer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinaya Ako Bruaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruaa throws a series of punches but Schiffer moves out of range.
Bruaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schiffer.
Bruaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Bruaa is predictable there
and Schiffer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bruaa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Schiffer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Schiffer throws a body kick that misses.
Schiffer thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulquiorra Schiffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bruaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ulquiorra Schiffer!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Ulquiorra Schiffer!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight as a draw!
Ulquiorra Schiffer wins by majority decision!
Ulquiorra Schiffer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hollywood Undead - Sell Your Soul. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
173 lbs
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185 lbs
23 - 10 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phillips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aliyev's guard.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Aliyev.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Milo Phillips wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aliyev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips regains full guard. Nicely done.
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aliyev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aliyev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aliyev passes into side control.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is not content to let Aliyev control the position.
Aliyev working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
Phillips is trying to control Aliyev's posture but Aliyev avoids it.
Aliyev landing a few strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aliyev tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
Aliyev taking a breather here.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Aliyev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aliyev is working Phillips over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phillips some visible discomfort.
Aliyev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aliyev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aliyev lands a nice forearm strike.
Phillips tries to bench press Aliyev off him but Aliyev keeps the position.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
Aliyev is putting a hurting on Phillips here, landing some big shots from side control.
Phillips is rocked!
Aliyev in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phillips looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Aliyev turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilham Aliyev!
Ilham Aliyev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casic comes to the cage accompanied by Debauchery - Blood For The Blood God. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dusko Casic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casic slips a jab from Kolobnev.
Casic throws a head kick but Kolobnev moves out of range.
Kolobnev misses with a double jab.
Casic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Casic blocks a leg kick.
Kolobnev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but Casic moves out of range.
Kolobnev misses with a head kick.
Casic moves away from the strike by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kolobnev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kolobnev lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Dusko Casic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic throws out a powerful jab.
Casic misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Casic.
Kolobnev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kolobnev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kolobnev there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Casic is predictable there
letting Kolobnev counter with a right hand.
Kolobnev misses the shot to the body.
Kolobnev throws a sloppy head kick
and Casic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolobnev looks to land a combination but Casic avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Casic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kolobnev should have avoided that one.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Casic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Casic.
Kolobnev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolobnev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casic.
Kolobnev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolobnev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kolobnev misses with a two punch combination.
Kolobnev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolobnev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casic.
Casic scores with a leg kick.
Kolobnev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolobnev misses with a body shot.
Casic scores with the left hand. Kolobnev knows he should have avoided that one.
Casic moves forwards but Kolobnev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolobnev tries to move into range but Casic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Casic throws a push kick but Kolobnev slaps the foot to one side.
Kolobnev misses with a double jab.
Kolobnev thuds his shin into the meat of Casic's side.
Kolobnev misses with a body kick.
Kolobnev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kolobnev duly obliges.
Casic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolobnev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolobnev blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusko Casic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dusko Casic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolobnev avoids the head kick by Casic.
Kolobnev thows a leg kick but Casic checks it
and Casic counters with a leg kick.
Kolobnev throws a head kick that misses
and Casic counters with a nice body shot.
Kolobnev throws a sloppy head kick and Casic moves out of range easily.
Kolobnev swings widly with a right hand
and Casic counters with a nice leg kick.
Casic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kolobnev throws a sloppy head kick and Casic moves out of range easily.
Kolobnev is breathing heavily.
Kolobnev throws a series of punches but Casic avoids them all with ease.
Casic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev thuds a left hand into Casic's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Kolobnev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Casic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev throws out a leg kick but Casic moves out of range and Kolobnev only half commits.
Casic moves out of range of the body kick from Kolobnev.
Sloppy strikes from Kolobnev. Those never looked like landing.
Kolobnev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolobnev avoids the body shot from Casic.
Casic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev misses with a double jab.
Kolobnev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dusko Casic is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Casic misses
and Kolobnev counters with a series of strikes. Casic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kolobnev throws a right hand that Casic ducks under and follows up with a left that Casic also avoids with ease.
Casic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kolobnev throws a sloppy head kick and Casic moves out of range easily.
Kolobnev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Casic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Casic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic cracks Kolobnev with an open hand slap.
Casic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Casic scores with a push kick.
Casic connects with a nice looking jab.
Kolobnev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Casic.
Casic moves into the clinch.
Casic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kolobnev is defending well for now.
Kolobnev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casic throws an elbow that misses.
Casic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Casic.
Casic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kolobnev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Casic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Casic.
Kolobnev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Casic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolobnevs head.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Casic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolobnev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kolobnev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusko Casic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusko Casic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kolobnev swinging wildly here.
Casic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Casic working Kolobnev over with knees to the body.
Casic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Casic lands a good knee to the midsection. Kolobnev won't want to take too many of those.
Kolobnev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casic.
Kolobnev looking to stall.
Casic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Casic landing knees to the body.
Kolobnev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Casic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Casic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Casic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Casic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolobnev backwards.
Casic lands an elbow inside.
Kolobnev blocks a body shot from Casic.
Casic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dusko Casic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Casic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kolobnev's defenses.
Dusko Casic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev tries to stall but Casic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Casic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Casic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kolobnev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casic looking to throw knees to the head but Kolobnev is blocking nicely.
Igor Kolobnev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Casic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kolobnev's brow.
Casic blocks a body shot from Kolobnev.
Casic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kolobnev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kolobnev blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Kolobnev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Casic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev wants to stall.
Kolobnev tries to land knees in the clinch but Casic avoids the damage to the body.
Kolobnev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Casic avoids it.
Kolobnev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Casic is defending well for now.
Kolobnev tries to work over Casic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusko Casic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Casic 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Dusko Casic!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Dusko Casic!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Dusko Casic!
Dusko Casic wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Dusko Casic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abaddon comes into the arena with Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff blaring out of the sound system. Maia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vida Bandida. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
190 lbs
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27
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia misses with the body kick
and Abaddon counters with a good low kick that Maia was not able to check.
Abaddon wants to clinch.
Maia drops his hands momentarily and Abaddon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
Jab, jab by Abaddon - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Abaddon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia knocks Abaddon to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Anthony Abaddon has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abaddon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abaddon keeps working.
The ground and pound from Maia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abaddon struggling a bit here.
Maia works to advance to full mount. Abaddon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Maia with the ground and pound from mount.
Abaddon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia content just to control the position here.
Maia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maia working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Abaddon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abaddon tries to reverse the position but Maia maintains control.
Maia postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Abaddon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Abaddon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demian Maia!
Demian Maia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaki's entrance music is Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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198 lbs
32 - 16 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto just misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki misses with a left hand
and Keto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takaki swinging wildly here.
Takaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keto manages to avoid it.
Takaki throws a hook but Keto avoids it easily.
Takaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keto throws a lazy uppercut
and Takaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keto's knee momentarily.
Takaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keto swings for the body but Takaki moves out of range.
Takaki misses with a head kick.
Keto misses with a body kick.
Keto throws a hook to the side of Takaki's head but Takaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keto.
Keto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takaki is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki ducks under a wild hook from Keto.
Keto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takaki lands a head kick. Keto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Takaki thows a leg kick but Keto checks it
and Keto counters with a good, hard body kick but Takaki shrugs it off.
Takaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keto.
Takaki misses with a body punch
and Keto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takaki thinking.
Takaki lands a slapping body shot.
Keto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takaki as he jumps to the side.
Takaki misses with a low kick as Keto jumps back.
Keto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Keto preventing the sweep.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Takaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Keto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keto has Takaki in his guard.
Takaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keto trying to keep a closed guard but Takaki is proving a slippery customer.
Keto wants to sweep here but Takaki controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takaki is looking to defend but Keto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takaki! Keto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takaki taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuomas Keto!
During a confident post fight interview, Tuomas Keto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Long Tall Sally. Straight Flush had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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186 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaeffer throws a nice looking combination but Flush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Schaeffer coming out on top.
It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
Schaeffer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schaeffer closes the distance but Flush moves to the side
enabling Flush to counter with a crisp jab.
Flush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flush trying to pass the guard but Schaeffer defending well.
Schaeffer wants to get back to his feet.
Schaeffer tries to get to full guard but Flush has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer taking some punishment here, with Flush in his half guard.
Schaeffer looking for submissions off his back.
Flush is nestled in close to Schaeffer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schaeffer is pressing down on Flush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flush wants to control from the top but Schaeffer keeps moving.
Flush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flush working some strikes from top position.
Flush scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer has momentary wrist control but Flush slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaeffer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flush wants to control from the top but Schaeffer keeps moving.
Flush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schaeffer looking to control but Flush passes into half guard.
Flush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaeffer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flush is working away from the top position though.
Flush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaeffer defending well though.
Schaeffer trying to control here.
Schaeffer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaeffer is trying to maintain the position but Flush is very close to passing his half guard.
Flush drops an elbow to the side of Schaeffer's head.
Schaeffer is trying to control but Flush manages to pass to mount!
Schaeffer is squirming around, avoiding Flush's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flush landing punches.
Flush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flush pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Flush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaeffer tries to lock up and control but Flush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flush landing punches.
Schaeffer tries to reverse the position but Flush maintains control.
Flush is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flush lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flush lands a nice shot to the head.
Flush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Flush loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Schaeffer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Flush land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Flush stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Straight Flush!
Straight Flush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Soto (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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24
199 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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193 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt
and Soto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel shoots in looking for a takedown but Soto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Soto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soto.
Soto scores with a jab. Steel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Soto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Soto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soto lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
Soto forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Soto's shoulder, as Soto tries to avoid the shot.
Soto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Soto staying out of range there.
Soto throws a head kick that misses.
Soto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Soto throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Soto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Steel cracks Soto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the liver by Soto. Beautiful body shot.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Soto moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Soto thumps Steel with a low kick.
Soto lands a nice looking body shot.
Soto shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soto scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soto defends it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Soto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soto duly obliges.
It looks like Chuck Steel has been cut.
Soto with a hook.
Soto cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
Soto misses with a body shot.
Soto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto throws a leg kick
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Soto catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
A head kick by Steel misses
and Soto counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Soto throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto dives in and scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soto is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Soto might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Soto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soto forces his way into half guard.
Soto moves nicely into side control.
Soto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soto slows the pace down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Soto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soto throws a shot to the body.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soto lands an overhand right.
Soto moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soto scores with a shoulder strike.
Soto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Soto lands a right hand.
Soto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Soto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Soto has the hooks in. Steel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Soto lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Steel hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto controlling from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel rolls, trying to escape but Soto keeps control of the position.
Steel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soto on the ground.
Steel covers up after that shot from Soto.
Soto has the hooks in. Steel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Soto is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Soto looking to break Steel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steel tries to roll but Soto sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto lands a shot 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!
Steel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Soto.
Soto controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Soto tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Soto controlling well, preventing Steel from escaping the position.
Soto working for a choke but Steel is defending well.
Soto is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soto controlling the position well here. Steel rolled but Soto kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Soto punches Steel on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the hands but Soto won't let him.
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soto.
Soto avoiding Steel 's attempts to control his hands.
Soto lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel is trying to break free.
Soto lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Soto.
Soto connects with a big shot to the side of Steel's head.
Soto biding his time, controlling Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Steel is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Soto.
The referee is taking a good look at Steel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Soto!
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Steel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
Steel takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Soto cracks Steel with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Steel from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Soto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Steel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Soto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Steel.
Chuck Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soto moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Soto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Augusto Soto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick
and Soto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soto moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Soto is stalling here.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Soto blocks with his arms.
Soto manages to break the clinch.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Soto digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soto clinches with his opponent.
Soto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soto cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Soto.
Soto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Soto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Soto.
Soto stalls.
Well,Steel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Soto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Soto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soto.
Steel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Soto blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steel did well to prevent Soto getting side 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. Soto connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Steel pushes Soto off looking to stand but Soto dives back in and keeps control.
Soto working the head and body with strikes.
Soto lands strikes from half guard.
Soto is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel has hold of Soto's hands but Soto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soto controlling the action here.
Steel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soto working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel is looking to escape.
Soto wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Soto passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Steel wants to control but Soto is having none of it.
Soto looking to finish Steel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steel!
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Soto landing punches.
Soto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Soto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steel is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Steel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soto with shots to the head and body - Steel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chuck Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Soto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Augusto Soto!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Augusto Soto!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Augusto Soto!
Augusto Soto wins by unanimous decision!
Augusto Soto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Spar (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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33
202 lbs
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189 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muay Thai Spar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spar!
Gerous avoids the head kick by Spar.
Gerous walks into a left hand.
Spar tries a low kick but Gerous avoids it.
Gerous shoots in for a double leg but Spar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gerous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spar.
Gerous checks a leg kick nicely.
Spar throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerous darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
Spar trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerous.
Gerous is working for a submission of some sort.
Spar looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gerous passes into side control!
Spar manages to get back to half guard.
Gerous prevents Spar from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gerous.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerous pulls his head out easily.
Gerous is trying to work for a kimura but Spar is defending well.
Spar trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is not content to let Gerous control the position.
Spar wants to control but Gerous is keeping busy.
Gerous passes to side control.
Spar is trying to improve his position.
Gerous 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.
Gerous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerous advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous landing strikes from the mount and Spar is in trouble!
Spar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gerous working for a guillotine from mount but Spar is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerous has hold of Spar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gerous working for a guillotine from mount but Spar is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar is in a horrible position here. Gerous smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gerous dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spar avoids the body shot from Gerous.
Spar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spar drives through and clinches with Gerous against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spar throws an elbow but misses.
Gerous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gerous is trying to pull guard but Spar has him pressed against the cage.
Spar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gerous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spar misses with an elbow strike.
Spar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gerous successfully pulls guard.
Spar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar 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.
Gerous looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gerous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerous keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Gerous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spar trying to control but Gerous is working from the bottom.
Spar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gerous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spar defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerous is retaining full guard.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Muay Thai Spar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gerous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spar misses with a low kick.
Gerous misses with the combination.
Muay Thai Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerous keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerous looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spar is fending him off so far but Gerous persists. Nope, Spar circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gerous showed some decent athleticism there.
Spar wants to improve his position but Gerous is controlling well.
Gerous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spar is just riding it out for now. Gerous eventually gives up the hold.
Gerous wants to work for an arm triangle but Spar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spar is trying to control but can't.
Gerous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spar defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking for a sweep. Gerous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spar actively working from the bottom here.
Spar is trying to maintain the position but Gerous is very close to passing his half guard.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Dan Gerous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gerous 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.
Spar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muay Thai Spar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gerous shoots in for a takedown but Spar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spar. Gerous shrugs it off though.
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spar forces Gerous back against the cage and clinches.
Spar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spar tries to clinch but Gerous moves out of range.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerous defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerous content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gerous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gerous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gerous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spar looking for a guillotine here but Gerous defends easily.
Gerous tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerous can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gerous is aware though and is defending well.
Gerous trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerous works over Spar with some ground and pound from guard.
Gerous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spar is looking for a triangle here but Gerous uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar manages to get back to half guard.
Spar wants to control but Gerous is keeping busy.
Spar is defending against the submission attempts here by Gerous.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but Spar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerous to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gerous is working away from the top position though.
Spar moves into full guard.
Gerous preventing the sweep.
Gerous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gerous looking to pass the guard.
Gerous landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dan Gerous did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gerous to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gerous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spar keeping moving, preventing Gerous from controlling successfully.
Gerous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gerous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gerous!
Spar controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar tries to control but Gerous wriggling away.
Gerous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gerous takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gerous is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spar controlling from mount.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spar wants to control the pace but Gerous is squirming around nicely.
Gerous can't escape the position.
Spar content just to control the position here.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spar content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar trying to control but Gerous is having none of it.
Muay Thai Spar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Spar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Gerous does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Gerous.
Gerous shoots in looking for a takedown but Spar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gerous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spar throws a leg kick but Gerous sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gerous throws a sloppy head kick and Spar moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Spar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous shoots in but no luck this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gerous closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar gets back to half guard.
Spar is looking to improve his position.
Gerous wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spar keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar with the active half guard here but Gerous passes nicely into side control.
Gerous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gerous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Muay Thai Spar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Gerous misses.
Gerous blocks a leg kick.
Spar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gerous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spar.
Gerous throws a shot to the body.
Gerous shoots in but no luck this time.
Spar blocks a jab.
Gerous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gerous misses the shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice shot by Spar.
Spar is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar tries to clinch there but Gerous circles away.
Gerous shoots for a takedown but Spar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spar wants it to stay on the feet.
Spar tries to clinch up
enabling Gerous to counter with a crisp jab.
Muay Thai Spar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerous takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spar connects with an inside leg kick.
Spar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spar takes the fight into the clinch.
Spar misses with an elbow over the top.
Spar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spar looks to land a body kick but Gerous moved away.
Gerous misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar lands with a straight right. Gerous didn't see that one coming.
Gerous throws a shot from downtown. Spar moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar slaps away a takedown attempt from Gerous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gerous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spar throws a leg kick but Gerous moved away.
Gerous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spar can pounce on him.
Spar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gerous avoids the head kick by Spar.
That kick from Spar tenderised Gerous's leg. Gerous is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gerous fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerous tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gerous crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spar - the referee stops the clock and Gerous gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spar. Gerous manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gerous will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerous sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gerous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spar's half guard.
Gerous is trying to work for a kimura but Spar is defending well.
Spar is trying to control but can't.
Gerous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gerous prevents Spar from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is trying to work for a kimura but Spar is defending well.
Spar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Gerous looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muay Thai Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Muay Thai Spar!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Muay Thai Spar!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Muay Thai Spar!
Muay Thai Spar wins by unanimous decision!
Muay Thai Spar is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Muay Thai Spar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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