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V.O.G 82 PBP Commentary |
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 Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mortal Kombat Theme. This should be a great matchup!
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26
188 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zero.
Bruaa throws a leg kick but Zero moved away.
Bruaa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bruaa throws an elbow but Zero slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bruaa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zero being controlled for a moment.
Bruaa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zero is looking for a sweep.
Zero is not content to let Bruaa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is not content to let Bruaa control the position.
Zero struggling a bit here.
Bruaa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zero's legs.
Zero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bruaa connects with a decent elbow.
Bruaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa scores with punches from side control.
Bruaa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zero is trying to get back to half guard.
Bruaa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bruaa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bruaa but great work by Zero.
Bruaa prevents Zero from moving into mount.
Zero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruaa is looking to regain half guard here but Zero keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to advance to mount but Bruaa denies him.
Bruaa wants to control but Zero postures up.
Zero controls the position from side control.
Bruaa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa holding on.
Zero working away.
Zero swings around for an armbar but Bruaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zero's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruaa is aware though and is defending well.
Bruaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruaa is really struggling to control Zero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bruaa shoots in and drives through. Zero sprawls well.
Zero throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zero!
Bruaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zero.
Zero takes the fight into the clinch.
Bruaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bruaa.
Zero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Zero.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zero tries a body shot but Bruaa blocks it.
Bruaa avoiding damage as Zero throws knees to the body.
Zero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero lands a body shot.
Bruaa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruaa misses with the head strike.
Bruaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Bruaa's head.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
Zero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruaa tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Zero tries a body shot but Bruaa blocks it.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bruaa manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero is looking for a sweep.
Zero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zero wants to improve his position but Bruaa is controlling well.
Bruaa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bruaa looks to land a strike but Zero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero pulls Bruaa in close to prevent any damage.
Bruaa postures up in Zero's guard and throws a big left but Zero blocks it.
Zero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruaa wants to pass the guard but Zero is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bruaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero keeping full guard, as Bruaa tries to pass.
Bruaa looking to sit in guard and control but Zero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Bruaa trying to keep a closed guard but Zero is proving a slippery customer.
Zero tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruaa is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruaa looking to control.
Zero slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bruaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zero misses with a kick to the body.
Bruaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Zero.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Zero blocks the leg kick.
Zero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bruaa checks it well.
Zero throws the kick towards the body but Bruaa avoids it.
Zero throws the left hand but Bruaa avoids the punch easily.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zero drives through and clinches with Bruaa against the cage.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zero blocks an uppercut.
Bruaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bruaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Zero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bruaa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bruaa.
Zero looking to throw knees to the head but Bruaa is blocking nicely.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Bruaa avoids the damage to the body.
Zero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bruaa tries to score a body lock takedown but Zero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruaa lands with a right to the head.
Bruaa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinaya Ako Bruaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zero tries to land knees in the clinch but Bruaa avoids the damage to the body.
Zero lands a good knee to the midsection. Bruaa won't want to take too many of those.
Zero gets underhooks to prevent Bruaa's takedown attempt.
Bruaa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bruaa stands and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zero regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa seems to be looking for submissions.
Zero is trying to control but can't.
Zero is holding on to half guard well.
Bruaa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zero wants to control but Bruaa is having none of it.
Bruaa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa wants to control but instead Zero manages to regain half guard.
Bruaa is trying to control. Zero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zero trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bruaa manages to pass to mount!
Bruaa unloading with bombs!
Zero can't escape the position.
Shinaya Ako Bruaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruaa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruaa looking to finish Zero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zero!
Zero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bruaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruaa has his hands on Zero's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero trying to control but Bruaa is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shinaya Ako Bruaa.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinaya Ako Bruaa!
Shinaya Ako Bruaa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gang of Four - I love a Man in Uniform. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
196 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
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26
198 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rueso Bear Junior!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane throws a body punch but Bear Junior moves out of range.
Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bear Junior to the mat! Bear Junior manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bear Junior keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane won't allow Bear Junior to get back to his feet.
Bear Junior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bear Junior keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Bear Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rueso Bear Junior has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bear Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear Junior.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Rueso Bear Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bear Junior has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bear Junior and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bear Junior is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kane asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bear Junior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane moves into full mount!
Kane trying to control but Bear Junior is having none of it.
Kane lands a nice shot to the head.
Bear Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bear Junior kicks Kane off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bear Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bear Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Bear Junior misses.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bear Junior counters with a body kick.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bear Junior.
Nice shot lands for Bear Junior.
Kane defending well as Bear Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bear Junior looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Bear Junior walks into a jab.
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bear Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kane working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior wants to get back to his feet but Kane drags him back down.
Kane trying to control the action but Bear Junior is working from the bottom.
Bear Junior gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Bear Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bear Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Kane won't allow Bear Junior to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior working a defensive guard here.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rueso Bear Junior wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bear Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bear Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Bear Junior does no damage.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Bear Junior misses the jab.
Bear Junior misses with a hook.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior connects with a jab.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Bear Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Kane 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.
Bear Junior misses with a low kick.
Bear Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane clobbers Bear Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bear Junior misses with an uppercut.
Bear Junior jabs Kane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Rueso Bear Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear Junior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bear Junior scores with a nice right hand.
Kane digs a good body shot into Bear Junior's ribs.
Bear Junior catches Kane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bear Junior throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Bear Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear Junior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bear Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kane.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Kane throws the left hand but Bear Junior avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
Kane throws a hook but Bear Junior avoids it easily.
Bear Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bear Junior as Kane shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear Junior lands with a straight right. Kane didn't see that one coming.
Bear Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Bear Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
Kane tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bear Junior's waist but Bear Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior swinging wildly here.
Bear Junior throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane misses with a double jab
letting Bear Junior counter with a right hand.
Bear Junior rushes Kane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bear Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Bear Junior there.
Nice defenses there by Bear Junior.
Kane slips under a jab from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bear Junior misses.
Bear Junior misses with a looping right.
Bear Junior clinches up against the cage.
Kane keeps control of Bear Junior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bear Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Bear Junior lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear Junior trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
Tommy Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kane taking some punishment here, with Bear Junior in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is staying active underneath Bear Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane wants to control but Bear Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bear Junior drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Bear Junior trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bear Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear Junior manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kane looks to land a right hand but Bear Junior moved out of range.
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bear Junior. That one must have hurt.
Bear Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
A big right from Bear Junior misses.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bear Junior is just out of range.
Bear Junior throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear Junior.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bear Junior can pounce on him.
Bear Junior moves away from the strike by Kane.
No luck for Kane with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bear Junior is defended easily by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior digs a good hook to Kane's body.
Bear Junior takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bear Junior throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Bear Junior lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kane defending well as Bear Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Bear Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bear Junior did well to prevent Kane getting side control.
Kane prevents Bear Junior from standing back up.
Kane trying to control the action but Bear Junior is working from the bottom.
Bear Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Bear Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bear Junior is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bear Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Bear Junior is not content to let Kane control the position.
Bear Junior pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Bear Junior kicks off Kane and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Bear Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear Junior manages to avoid it.
Bear Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bear Junior misses with a looping right.
Bear Junior lunges at Kane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kane's hand.
Bear Junior tries to clinch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane fails with the takedown
and Bear Junior counters with a nice body shot.
Bear Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bear Junior cracks Kane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bear Junior can pounce on him.
Bear Junior jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bear Junior throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior lands with a right hand.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Bear Junior is out of range.
Bear Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane shoots in but Bear Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Bear Junior moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bear Junior comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bear Junior misses with a straight left.
Bear Junior scores with a nice head shot.
Bear Junior feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
Bear Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rueso Bear Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bear Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueso Bear Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Lance could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Kolobnev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolobnev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lance connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lance. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lance.
Lance digs a good body shot into Kolobnev's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Lance.
Lance throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lance digs a good body shot into Kolobnev's ribs.
Kolobnev looks gassed!
Lance has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lance breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kolobnev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lance lands a big head kick that sends Kolobnev tumbling to the mat! Lance takes a step backwards and waves Kolobnev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kolobnev is rocked!
It looks like Igor Kolobnev has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lance moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Kolobnev! Lance continues to tee off on Kolobnev, landing with a left and a right! Lance connects with a right hand that leaves Kolobnev sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Lance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Lance!
Post fight, Rick Lance took to the microphone: 'Thanks for having me London. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irvin comes into the arena with Jimmy Eat World - Pain blaring out of the sound system. Abaddon has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
22 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irvin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Irvin fakes the leg kick and cracks Abaddon in the body.
Abaddon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Irvin moves out of range.
Abaddon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Irvin throws a leg kick
and Abaddon counters with a low kick, right behind Irvin 's knee.
Abaddon throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abaddon slips under a jab.
Abaddon checks a leg kick.
Irvin blocks a leg kick.
Irvin throws a leg kick
and Abaddon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abaddon misses with a low kick.
Abaddon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abaddon lands a big head kick that sends Irvin tumbling to the mat! Abaddon takes a step backwards and waves Irvin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Irvin is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abaddon, right into the meat.
Oh Irvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abaddon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruce Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irvin is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abaddon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Look low, kick high! Abaddon uses the oldest trick in the book to send Irvin tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Abaddon is absolutely delighted - when Irvin wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Abaddon!
Anthony Abaddon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusko Casic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Debauchery - Blood For The Blood God. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takaki's choice of entrance music: Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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155 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takehiko Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casic moves forwards but Takaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Casic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Casic misses with a low kick.
Casic checks a low kick from Takaki.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Takaki finds it's way through Casic's defenses.
Takaki throws a head kick but Casic moves out of range.
Takaki throws a big shot that misses.
Takaki throws a body kick that misses.
Casic drives through and clinches with Takaki against the cage.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
Casic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takaki lands a nice elbow.
Casic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Casic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki tries a body shot but Casic blocks it.
Casic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takaki backwards.
Takaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takaki.
With the fighters up against the cage, Casic throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takaki throws an elbow but misses.
Takaki can't find room to land a body shot as Casic controls the action.
Takaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Casic backwards.
Takaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Casic up against the cage.
Casic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Takaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Casic avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takaki avoids the elbow strike from Casic, against the cage.
Takaki avoids the elbow strike from Casic, against the cage.
Casic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takaki's face.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
Takaki lands with a right to the head.
Takaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
Takaki lands a damaging elbow.
Casic blocks a body shot from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Takaki misses with a body punch.
Casic being controlled against the cage.
Takaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Takaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Casic blocks an uppercut.
Casic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takaki lands a left hand.
Casic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takaki trying to land knees to the body.
Takaki scores with a shot to the side of Casic's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Casic.
It looks like Takehiko Takaki has been cut.
Takaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaki digs a right hand into Casic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Casic's gas tank.
Takaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Casic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki 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.
Takaki can't find room to land a body shot as Casic controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Casic takes a shot to the head.
Casic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaki.
Takaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Casic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaki lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dusko Casic has been cut.
A short uppercut from Casic.
Takaki tries to throw a body punch but Casic avoids it by throwing Takaki back against the cage.
Takaki missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Casic, pushing him back against the cage.
Takaki scores with a shot to the side of Casic's head.
Takaki works on Casic's body with a couple of short punches.
Takaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Casic misses with an elbow strike.
Casic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Casic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaki.
Takaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casic.
Casic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casic takes a shot to the head.
Casic pushes off an throws an elbow but Takaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Casic dodges an elbow strike from Takaki.
A short right from Takaki.
Nice body punch from Takaki - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casic throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Casic fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Casic throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Casic or not.
Casic misses with an elbow over the top.
Takaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takaki obliges.
Takaki tries a body shot but Casic blocks it.
Takaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casic prevents a body shot from Takaki.
Takaki lands an elbow inside that Casic shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Takaki.
Casic lands a good knee to the midsection. Takaki won't want to take too many of those.
Casic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casics head.
Takaki lands a right hand.
Takaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Takaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Casic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaki avoids it.
Takaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takaki.
Takaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takaki lands a damaging elbow.
Takaki lands a left hand.
Takaki lands a left hand.
Takaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takaki avoiding damage as Casic throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Takaki.
Takaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Casic takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaki.
Still in the clinch, Takaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaki misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casics head.
Casic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaki avoids it.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
Takaki lands a right hand.
Takaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Takaki on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Takaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Takaki.
A body shot lands from Takaki.
Casic cracks Takaki with a nice body shot.
Takaki lands a nice elbow.
Casic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaki.
Takaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takaki misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casic's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Takaki.
Casic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takaki can't find room to land a body shot as Casic controls the action.
Takaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaki effectively controlling the action here.
Takaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Takaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takaki lands with a cross.
Takaki scores with a jab. Casic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Takaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Casic blocks the body kick.
Takaki throws a shot from downtown. Casic moves away and avoids it.
Takaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takaki cracks the inside of Casic's front leg.
Takaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casic closes the distance and clinches.
Takaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Casic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Casic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takaki.
Takaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Takaki.
Takaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Casic throws an elbow that misses.
Takaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Takaki to work.
Takaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Casic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takaki scores with a hook to the body.
Dusko Casic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaki managing to block the knees to the body from Casic.
Takaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takaki.
Casic takes a shot to the head.
Takaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Casic avoids the damage to the body.
Takaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Takaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Takaki scores with a shot to the side of Casic's head.
Takaki cracks Casic with a nice body shot.
Takaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Casic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takaki avoids it.
Casic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Takaki.
Takaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Casic avoids the damage to the body.
Takaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
Takaki blocks an elbow strike from Casic.
Takaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takaki is stalling here.
Casic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takaki avoiding damage as Casic throws knees to the body.
Takaki pushes Casic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Casic fails to land.
Takaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casic's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casic misses with an elbow strike.
Takaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Takaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Casic avoids it.
Takaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Casic avoids the damage to the body.
Takaki lands an elbow just above Casic 's eye.
Takaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casic misses with a punch to the body.
Takaki lands a shot to the body.
Takaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Takaki.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takaki lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Casic.
Takaki lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Casic managing to block the knees to the body from Takaki.
Takaki lands with a left to the head.
Takaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takehiko Takaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takaki 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Takaki!
After winning the bout, Takehiko Takaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilham Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer comes to the cage accompanied by Long Tall Sally. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aliyev's choice of entrance music: Hollywood Undead - Sell Your Soul. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilham Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev scores with a nice head shot.
Dutch Schaeffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaeffer misses with a double jab.
Schaeffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aliyev.
Aliyev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schaeffer counters with a head kick. That will keep Aliyev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Schaeffer throws a sloppy head kick
and Aliyev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aliyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schaeffer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aliyev working Schaeffer over with strikes.
Schaeffer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaeffer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliyev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aliyev is looking to work some ground and pound but Schaeffer has wrist control.
Schaeffer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
Schaeffer keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schaeffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aliyev landing with the ground and pound.
Aliyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaeffer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aliyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aliyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aliyev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schaeffer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aliyev trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliyev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer is looking for a triangle but Aliyev pushes his legs off easily.
Aliyev throws a big elbow that misses.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
Aliyev is in close to Schaeffer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aliyev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaeffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaeffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aliyev manages to get himself to full guard.
Schaeffer trying to control but Aliyev is working from the bottom.
Aliyev looking for subs off his back but Schaeffer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aliyev gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aliyev holds on and takes a little breather.
Aliyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aliyev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schaeffer has passed into half guard!
Aliyev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schaeffer prevents Aliyev from improving his position.
Aliyev manages to get to full guard.
Aliyev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schaeffer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aliyev dives on top into guard.
Aliyev trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
Schaeffer is trying to control the position but Aliyev postures up.
Aliyev scoring with some ground and pound.
Schaeffer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aliyev defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev passes into half guard.
Schaeffer actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schaeffer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aliyev.
Aliyev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Schaeffer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilham Aliyev!
A very excited looking Ilham Aliyev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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202 lbs
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198 lbs
33 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Keto - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerous darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Keto avoids them all with ease.
Gerous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keto counters with a good, hard body kick but Gerous shrugs it off.
Gerous with a poor takedown
and Keto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gerous really felt that one!
Keto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerous shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keto defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerous's sensitive parts.
Dan Gerous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerous misses with a body shot.
Gerous shoots in but no luck this time.
Keto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerous looks to land a combination. Keto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gerous backs up against the cage.
Gerous gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto is trying to control but can't.
Keto is looking for a sweep. Gerous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keto wants to control but Gerous is keeping busy.
Keto is pressing down on Gerous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gerous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keto is keeping the position for now.
Keto controlling Gerous's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous trying to control but Keto is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keto working a defensive guard but Gerous passes into half guard.
Keto trying to control here.
Gerous seems to be looking for submissions.
Keto is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerous seems to be working for a kimura but Keto defends the submission attempt.
Keto tries to get to full guard but Gerous has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keto defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerous is thwarting Keto's attempts to control the position.
Keto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gerous pulls his head out easily.
Keto is trying to control but can't.
Gerous is looking to take a break and control but Keto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gerous stalling away here and it's allowed Keto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous forces his way into half guard.
Gerous is looking for a kimura but Keto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gerous to get the leverage.
Keto is looking for a sweep. Gerous is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gerous is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gerous is trying to work for a kimura but Keto is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Gerous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gerous uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keto.
Gerous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keto was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerous.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keto - that will leave a mark!
Keto misses with a looping left.
Gerous moves away from the strike by Keto.
Keto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gerous pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Keto back to the cage. Gerous follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Keto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keto connects with a solid leg kick.
Dan Gerous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerous defending well as Keto loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Keto misses.
Keto looks to land a body kick but Gerous moved away.
Gerous looks for a takedown but Keto sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerous takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tuomas Keto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keto misses with a kick to the body.
Keto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerous fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keto to the ground. Gerous is now in Keto's guard.
Keto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gerous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto has his foot on Gerous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerous works his way back into a safe position though.
Dan Gerous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerous trying to control the position from guard on top but Keto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keto is keeping the position for now.
Keto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerous wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving.
Gerous slips nicely into half guard.
Gerous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keto gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keto is on top in guard.
Gerous controls Keto momentarily but Keto frees himself.
Gerous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keto defends well.
Gerous working a defensive guard here.
Keto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keto trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous throws his legs up looking for a submission but Keto uses it to pass to side control.
Keto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gerous some visible discomfort.
Keto swings around for an armbar but Gerous sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Keto's guard.
Keto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gerous defends well.
Gerous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto is trying to control. Gerous wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
That's time! Gerous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gerous is able to avoid easily.
Gerous fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keto avoids it really well and circles away.
Gerous misses with a takedown
and Keto counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerous checks a leg kick.
Gerous misses with a straight left.
Keto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gerous thuds a left hand into Keto's body.
Keto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerous manages to avoid it.
Gerous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keto throws a sloppy head kick and Gerous moves out of range easily.
Keto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gerous on the side of the head.
Keto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keto looks to land a left hand but Gerous moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto connects with a single shot there.
Gerous throws a right hand that misses
and Keto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keto throws a head kick but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keto thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Keto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keto looks for the body kick but Gerous saw that one coming.
Gerous gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gerous lands a jab to Keto's midsection.
Keto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gerous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerous throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keto counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous closes the distance and clinches up with Keto, looking for a takedown. Gerous pushes Keto against the cage but Keto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerous slips a jab from Keto.
Keto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gerous misses with a hook.
Keto lands a leg kick that knocks Gerous off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerous misses with an uppercut. Keto saw that one coming.
Keto avoids the body shot from Gerous.
Gerous thows a body shot but no joy.
Keto cracks Gerous with an open hand slap.
Gerous looks to clinch
and Keto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gerous ducks right into an uppercut from Keto.
Keto throws a leg kick
and Gerous counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gerous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto lands a jab.
Keto is looking to slow Gerous down with leg kicks.
Gerous looks to land a right hand but Keto moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keto!
Keto avoids the body shot from Gerous.
Keto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerous throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keto, right into the meat.
Keto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerous.
A swing and a miss from Gerous.
A left lands for Keto.
Keto with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gerous.
Gerous moves out of range of the body kick from Keto.
Keto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gerous is looking to wear down Keto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Keto misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gerous is defended easily by Keto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerous shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keto but Keto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Keto misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerous manages to avoid it.
Gerous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomas Keto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
186 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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199 lbs
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Counter striker
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
Flush scores a takedown into full mount!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flush trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Flush has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steel's face.
Flush lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steel hang on?
Flush cracks Steel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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 flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Flush cracks Steel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flush controlling from mount.
Flush avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Flush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Flush blocks Steel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush content just to control the position here.
Flush trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Steel wants to control but Flush is having none of it.
Flush working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Flush lands a nice shot to the head.
Flush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Flush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flush lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Flush landing shots from mount.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Flush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flush with shots to the head and body - Steel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Flush controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Flush maintains control.
Flush landing strikes from the mount and Steel is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Flush.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Flush.
Flush with good strikes from the mount here!
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Flush working Steel over with strikes here.
Flush with the ground and pound from mount.
Flush raining down hammerfists from mount.
Steel is rocked!
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can Flush finish him?
Steel is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Steel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Flush maintains control.
Flush landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flush is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flush cracks Steel with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Straight Flush!
Straight Flush decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Vida Bandida as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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189 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muay Thai Spar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spar wants it to stay on the feet.
Spar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia throws a hook to the side of Spar's head but Spar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Maia takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses.
Spar avoids the head kick by Maia.
Maia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maia moves into range and clinches up with Spar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Maia.
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Spar.
Maia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spar.
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Spar.
Maia avoids a wild elbow strike from Spar.
Spar blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maia's brow.
Spar has had enough of the clinch but Maia keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Maia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spar lands an elbow just above Maia 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maia is leaning against Spar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spar misses with an elbow over the top.
Maia breaks from the clinch.
Maia misses with the body kick
and Spar counters with a nice uppercut.
Maia lands with a kick to the temple. Spar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Muay Thai Spar has been cut.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Spar counters with a thumping low kick.
Muay Thai Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
An inside leg kick lands from Maia.
Maia throws a looping overhand right but Spar ducks down to avoid it.
Maia misses with a right hand
and Spar counters with a head kick. That will keep Maia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Muay Thai Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maia's head.
Maia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spar. Spar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia darts in and clinches Spar up against the cage.
Maia blocks the elbow strike.
Spar misses with an elbow strike.
Maia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Spar throws an elbow but it misses.
Spar is trying to force a seperation but Maia has the dominant position.
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Spar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spar.
Maia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spar is trying to keep an underhook but Maia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spar trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
Spar is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spar avoid being mounted?
Maia is keen to just control but Spar is a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia throwing shots but Spar is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spar wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
Maia not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maia wants to control but Spar is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai Spar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spar throws a body kick that misses.
Spar moves out of range of the leg kick from Maia.
Maia lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but Spar shows good takedown defense.
Spar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maia misses with a body kick.
Demian Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia gets tackled into the cage by Spar. Spar maintains the clinch.
Spar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maia avoids it.
Spar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia throws the left hand but Spar avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Spar as he checks the leg kick.
Maia fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spar counters with a low kick, right behind Maia 's knee.
Maia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Spar slips the punch.
Maia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spar is pressed up against the cage. Maia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spar down to the mat. Spar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muay Thai Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Spar tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maia, pushing him back against the cage.
Maia lands a shoulder strike.
Spar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar misses with a knee strike.
Spar throws an elbow but it misses.
Maia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maia pushes Spar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Maia blocks an elbow strike from Spar.
Spar blocking some punches.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Spar avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spar.
Spar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maia breaks the clinch.
Maia throws a head kick that Spar semi-blocks.
Spar gets tackled into the cage by Maia. Maia maintains the clinch.
Spar misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maia misses with a punch on the inside.
Maia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Spar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia has Spar up against the cage in a clinch.
Spar tries a knee to the head but Maia blocks it.
Maia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maia blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maia.
Maia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar lands an elbow inside that Maia shrugs off.
It looks like Demian Maia has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maia.
Maia trying to control the position but instead, Spar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maia into the cage.
Spar manages to break the clinch.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spar circles away.
Spar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maia is out of range and Spar settles back down.
Maia avoids a kick to the body.
Spar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Maia tenderised Spar's leg. Spar is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia avoids the head kick by Spar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Maia shoots and misses
and Spar counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spar tries to clinch up.
Spar walks into a jab.
Spar misses with a kick to the body.
Demian Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spar tries to keep at a distance but Maia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spar breaks the clinch.
Spar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maia. That one must have hurt.
Maia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
A punch combination from Maia misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia dips to his left and cracks Spar with an uppercut!
Maia lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Maia.
Maia tries a low kick but Spar avoids it.
Maia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spar throws a low kick but Maia avoids it.
Spar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maia.
Maia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spar.
Maia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spar checks it well.
Maia tries for a takedown but Spar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muay Thai Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spar to see if he's OK.
Maia trying to control the position but Spar is working away.
Spar is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
Spar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Spar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maia actively working from the bottom here.
Maia trying to hold on to Spar's head to control him but Spar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maia!
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maia is looking to escape.
Maia tries to lock up and control but Spar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Spar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spar looking to control but Maia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maia hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Demian Maia has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia wants to control but Spar is having none of it.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maia is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Maia really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spar moves out of range of the body kick from Maia.
Maia has Spar up against the cage in a clinch.
Spar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maia lands with a left to the head.
Maia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maia tries to throw a body punch but Spar avoids it by throwing Maia back against the cage.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia working aggressively here.
Spar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maia tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
Spar scores with a shoulder strike.
Spar misses with some punches.
Spar misses with the head strike.
Spar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maia dodges an elbow strike from Spar.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Spar has him pressed against the cage.
Maia drags the fight down to the ground.
Spar is stalling in the full guard.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Maia is trying to keep Spar in close.
Maia keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Muay Thai Spar.
Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up with Spar, looking for a takedown. Maia pushes Spar against the cage but Spar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia throws a front kick that sends Spar stumbling back into the cage.
Spar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spar tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spar to the ground. Spar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muay Thai Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Maia.
Maia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maia.
Spar pushes Maia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spar's elbow.
Maia is struggling to control the position.
Spar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maia's face.
Spar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spar presses Maia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maia has a couple of punches blocked by Spar.
Demian Maia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar's corner calls for a 1-2. Spar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maia is looking to land body kicks.
Spar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maia.
A lazy body kick from Maia
and Spar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maia's knee momentarily.
Maia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maia moves into the clinch.
Maia is looking for a takedown.
Maia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Maia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Muay Thai Spar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spar wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Maia wants to land a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
Maia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Maia.
Spar misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Maia there.
Spar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maia on the side of the head.
Spar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maia pushes Spar up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maia.
Maia gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spar regains guard.
Spar looking for a guillotine here but Maia defends easily.
Maia is pushing down on Spar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spar is fighting to maintain full guard but Maia has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.
Maia trying to mount his opponent but Spar defends it.
Maia wants to take a breather but Spar is having none of it.
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
Spar looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Maia slows the pace down in half guard.
Maia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maia dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spar is trying desperately to improve position.
Maia tries to control but Spar wriggling away.
Spar is looking to improve his position but Maia isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Spar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Muay Thai Spar's cut is getting worse.
Maia working the ground and pound effectively.
Spar is rocked!
Muay Thai Spar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muay Thai Spar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demian Maia!
Demian Maia is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Demian Maia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Soto moves into the clinch successfully.
Soto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soto gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White blocks a body shot from Soto.
Soto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Soto.
Soto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soto rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White being controlled against the cage.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White slows down the pace here.
Soto misses with a hook from the clinch.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Soto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Soto - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soto struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White is looking to control Soto's arms but Soto gets an underhook and turns him. Now White has his back to the cage.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soto lands a body shot in the clinch.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Soto tries to tie him up.
Soto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soto scores with a shoulder strike.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
Soto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Soto stalling against the cage.
Soto lands a left hand.
White blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to force a seperation but Soto has the dominant position.
White looking to stall.
Soto misses with some punches.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soto wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
White throws a leg kick which misses Soto's front leg but catches the back leg as Soto tries to avoid it.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White misses with a left hand
and Soto counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
Soto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Dana White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soto manages to avoid it.
Soto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is looking to control Soto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
White is looking to improve his position.
White is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Augusto Soto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White misses with a straight right.
White misses with a looping left.
Soto misses with a body shot.
Soto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Soto is predictable there
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Soto fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
White thumps Soto with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for White.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Soto does a little dance to reset his feet.
White blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soto shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Soto.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Soto counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
Soto blocks a head kick by White.
A jab from White misses.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White tries to bum rush Soto with a series of wild strikes but Soto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dana White is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Soto misses
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Soto 's knee.
White dips to his left and cracks Soto with an uppercut!
Soto staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto connects with an inside leg kick.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White scores with a body shot.
White jabs Soto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soto throws a quick inside leg kick.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soto can pounce on him.
Soto connects with a solid leg kick.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soto's hands.
Soto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. White catches Soto right on the button with a cross.
Soto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws a lazy right hand but Soto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soto.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soto under the eye.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Soto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soto slips a straight right by White.
Soto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Soto off the cage and back into range.
Soto is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Soto closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Soto stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soto.
Soto misses with the head strike.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soto lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Soto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augusto Soto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Soto avoids the head kick by White.
Soto stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
Soto checks a leg kick.
White misses with a right hand
and Soto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Soto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soto off to one side.
Soto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. White looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White tries to buck Soto off but Soto is having none of it.
The strikes coming from Soto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Soto stalls from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White regains half guard, as Soto was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Soto works his way into side control.
Soto 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.
Soto wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Soto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but White sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
White wants to control but Soto postures up.
Soto is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Soto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Soto thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
White wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Soto sits in half guard.
Soto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White is looking to control Soto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Soto sits in half guard.
White gets full guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White is trying to keep Soto in close.
Soto landing some decent shots from guard.
Soto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Soto scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto preventing the sweep.
White has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Soto has passed into side control.
White avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soto.
Dana White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Soto trying to control the position but White is working away.
White prevents Soto from improving position.
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.
Soto scoring with punches from side control.
Soto lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Soto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Soto!
An out of breath Augusto Soto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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