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V.O.G 86 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Makavelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Makavelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dulin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulin moves out of range as Makavelli throws a body kick.
Dulin looks to land a left hand but Makavelli moved out of range nicely.
Makavelli throws a head kick but Dulin moves out of range.
Dulin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makavelli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dulin swivels and escapes.
Dulin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dulin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makavelli's defenses.
It looks like Piotr Makavelli has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dulin.
Dulin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makavelli up against the cage.
Makavelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dulin walks away with a smile on his face. Makavelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Makavelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dulin stuffs the takedown attempt from Makavelli. Makavelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Makavelli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Piotr Makavelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dulin instigates a clinch.
Makavelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dulin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dulin lands an elbow that stopped Makavelli in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dulin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Dulin.
Piotr Makavelli's cut is getting worse.
Makavelli tries to pull guard but Dulin holds him up against the cage and eventually Makavelli drops back down to his feet.
Dulin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makavelli.
Dulin trying to land knees to the body.
Dulin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dulin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makavelli has had enough of the clinch but Dulin keeps him there for the moment.
Dulin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dulin tries a knee to the head but Makavelli blocks it.
Dulin stalling the fight.
Makavelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dulin has him pressed against the cage.
Dulin lands an elbow just above Makavelli 's eye.
Makavelli tries to land a knee to the head but Dulin blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Dulin.
Makavelli is rocked!
Dulin creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Makavelli! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Dulin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Dulin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kurek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Kurek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zhorik Vartanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Kurek!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vartanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kurek takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Michal Kurek has been cut.
Vartanov gets caught flat footed, as Kurek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vartanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurek trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vartanov pulls Kurek in close to prevent any damage.
Kurek throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vartanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vartanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurek on the ground.
Kurek chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurek won't allow Vartanov to get back to his feet.
Kurek tries to free his leg and advance position but Vartanov is retaining full guard.
Kurek won't allow Vartanov to get back to his feet.
Kurek is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurek.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurek wants to pass the guard but Vartanov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kurek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vartanov is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kurek shoots in and drives through. Vartanov sprawls well.
Kurek has a takedown stuffed.
Vartanov throws a chopping leg kick but Kurek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vartanov lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Vartanov - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanov misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurek instigates a clinch.
Kurek jumps into guard, dragging Vartanov to the mat.
Kurek has a closed guard, preventing Vartanov from standing up.
Vartanov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vartanov stands up from Kurek's guard - Vartanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Vartanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurek has time to react.
Oooooh!!! Vartanov has knocked Kurek down with a huge combo! Vartanov steps away and waves a wobbly Kurek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kurek is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanov misses with a leg kick
and Kurek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kurek is still in real trouble! Can Vartanov finish him?
Kurek looks winded!
Vartanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kurek seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurek with a nice head shot there.
Vartanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurek is one step ahead there.
Vartanov is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurek is controlling him.
Vartanov working a defensive guard but Kurek passes into half guard.
Kurek is thwarting Vartanov's attempts to control the position.
Vartanov is trying to stand.
Kurek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurek working the head and body with strikes.
Kurek working over Vartanov with some ground and pound. Vartanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vartanov tries to kick Kurek off but Kurek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kurek wants to get back to his feet.
Vartanov tries to roll over but Kurek keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhorik Vartanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Kurek's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vartanov scores with a nice head shot.
Vartanov cracks Kurek with a good jab.
Vartanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kurek shoots in for a double leg but Vartanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurek wants to clinch.
Vartanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurek checks it well.
Kurek is looking to clinch but Vartanov is avoiding it.
Kurek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vartanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurek eats them both and turns towards Vartanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurek wants to clinch up but Vartanov keeps it at a distance.
Kurek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhorik Vartanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Kurek.
Kurek is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov lands a left and a right that send Kurek crashing to the mat, dazed. Vartanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurek ducks into an uppercut from Vartanov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zhorik Vartanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rueso Bear Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Junior throws a hook but Schiffer blocks it.
Bear Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Schiffer's head.
A low kick from Bear Junior misses
and Schiffer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schiffer.
Bear Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bear Junior taking a breather.
Schiffer blocks an uppercut.
Schiffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schiffer working aggressively here.
Schiffer misses with a body punch.
Bear Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bear Junior blocks a body shot from Schiffer.
Schiffer wants to stall.
Bear Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Schiffer.
Schiffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bear Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear Junior stuns Schiffer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schiffer throws a nice head kick!
Bear Junior throws a looping overhand right but Schiffer ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiffer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior cracks Schiffer with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior misses with an uppercut. Schiffer saw that one coming.
Bear Junior looks for the body kick but Schiffer saw that one coming.
Schiffer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bear Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schiffer moves away from the strike by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schiffer. That's going to slow Bear Junior down.
Bear Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schiffer.
Schiffer moves forwards but Bear Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schiffer is looking to clinch but Bear Junior is avoiding it.
Bear Junior throws a hook but Schiffer avoids it easily.
Bear Junior scores with a body shot.
Schiffer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bear Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schiffer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schiffer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schiffer has Bear Junior pressed against the cage, preventing Bear Junior from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schiffer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear Junior controls his hands.
Bear Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Schiffer looking to stall.
Schiffer drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bear Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schiffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schiffer has Bear Junior pulled in close to control his posture.
Bear Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Schiffer has Bear Junior pulled in close to control his posture.
Bear Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schiffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schiffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schiffer is keeping the position for now.
Bear Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Bear Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear Junior accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bear Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Schiffer is retaining full guard.
Schiffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bear Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Schiffer is retaining full guard.
Schiffer trying to keep a closed guard but Bear Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Schiffer seems keen to control Bear Junior's posture.
Schiffer controls Bear Junior momentarily but Bear Junior frees himself.
Bear Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bear Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schiffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schiffer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
You get the feeling that Bear Junior really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schiffer controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bear Junior tries to hold on but Schiffer postures up.
Schiffer prevents Bear Junior from getting the reversal.
Schiffer looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear Junior is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiffer looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Rueso Bear Junior will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bear Junior sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bear Junior throws the left hand but Schiffer avoids the punch easily.
Schiffer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schiffer ducks under a wild hook from Bear Junior.
Schiffer wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Schiffer.
Schiffer moves forwards but Bear Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bear Junior is looking to clinch but Schiffer is avoiding it.
Schiffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Schiffer tests Bear Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bear Junior misses with a straight left.
Bear Junior looks to land a left hand but Schiffer moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Bear Junior tenderised Schiffer's leg. Schiffer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schiffer throws a leg kick but Bear Junior checks it.
Schiffer clinches up against the cage.
Schiffer scores with a shot to the side of Bear Junior's head.
Schiffer has a couple of punches blocked by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schiffer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear Junior.
A right hand to the body from Schiffer.
Schiffer scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schiffer.
Schiffer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear Junior backwards.
Bear Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bear Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schiffer stalling in the clinch but Bear Junior improves position.
Bear Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schiffer blocking some punches.
Bear Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Schiffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bear Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Schiffer.
Bear Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schiffer has a couple of punches blocked by Bear Junior.
Bear Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Schiffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schiffer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bear Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Schiffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear Junior looking to slow down the pace here.
Schiffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schiffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bear Junior is trying to break the clinch but Schiffer is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Schiffer.
Schiffer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bear Junior trying to stall but Schiffer improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bear Junior.
Schiffer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schiffer blocks an uppercut.
Schiffer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bear Junior pushes Schiffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ulquiorra Schiffer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Schiffer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schiffer.
Bear Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bear Junior fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bear Junior.
Bear Junior has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schiffer after a bit of a struggle.
Schiffer prevents Bear Junior from breaking the clinch.
Bear Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bear Junior lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bear Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bear Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schiffer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schiffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schiffer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Schiffer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior trying to stall but Schiffer improves his position.
Bear Junior misses with the head strike.
Schiffer trying to land knees to the body.
Bear Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Schiffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulquiorra Schiffer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bear Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schiffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Schiffer defending well as Bear Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Bear Junior tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schiffer is able to avoid easily.
Schiffer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schiffer throws a wild body kick that Bear Junior sees coming a mile off.
Bear Junior throws a front kick aimed at Schiffer's knee but Schiffer avoids it well.
Bear Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schiffer.
Schiffer is looking to score with low kicks.
Rueso Bear Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Schiffer throws a sloppy head kick and Bear Junior moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Bear Junior - just one landing.
Bear Junior moves out of range as Schiffer throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schiffer 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.
Schiffer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bear Junior throws out the jab.
Schiffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear Junior scores with a jab.
Schiffer moves out of range as Bear Junior strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear Junior circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schiffer.
Schiffer swings for the body but Bear Junior moves out of range.
Bear Junior misses with a hook.
Bear Junior shoots in for a takedown but Schiffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schiffer misses with the combination.
Rueso Bear Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schiffer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bear Junior is able to avoid easily.
Schiffer throws a leg kick
and Bear Junior counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schiffer's knee momentarily.
Bear Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bear Junior checks a leg kick.
Bear Junior misses with an uppercut. Schiffer saw that one coming.
Bear Junior dips to his left and cracks Schiffer with an uppercut!
Bear Junior keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Bear Junior misses.
Schiffer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bear Junior's head.
Bear Junior rushes Schiffer and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schiffer gets control of Bear Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schiffer will no doubt be 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!
Bear Junior postures up in Schiffer's guard and throws a big left but Schiffer blocks it.
Schiffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bear Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Schiffer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear Junior throws a strike but Schiffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear Junior is controlling Schiffer's posture.
Schiffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear Junior is keeping the position for now.
Schiffer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear Junior is on top in guard.
Bear Junior preventing the sweep.
Schiffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear Junior.
Bear Junior lands a couple of digs.
Schiffer looking to control.
Schiffer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schiffer controlling the position.
Rueso Bear Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Schiffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schiffer looking to control.
Bear Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bear Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schiffer throws a head kick but Bear Junior moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Junior throws a big shot that misses.
Schiffer has closed the distance and engaged Bear Junior in a clinch.
Bear Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Schiffer has Bear Junior pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Bear Junior.
Schiffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear Junior is stalling here.
Bear Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bear Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Schiffer.
A right handed body shot lands from Schiffer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear Junior misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Schiffer.
Bear Junior being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bear Junior.
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 Rueso Bear Junior.
I think Bear Junior 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rueso Bear Junior!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Chronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer has chosen Long Tall Sally as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
196 lbs
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178 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Chronic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Chronic with that takedown attempt.
Chronic stalks Schaeffer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schaeffer's face. Schaeffer staggers backwards, shaken.
Schaeffer throws a right hand that Chronic ducks under and follows up with a left that Chronic also avoids with ease.
Schaeffer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chronic circles away quickly and effectively.
Chronic has a takedown stuffed.
Chronic clinches.
Chronic is trying to push Schaeffer away but Schaeffer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chronic is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Chronic .
Chronic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schaeffer moves into the clinch successfully.
Chronic working Schaeffer over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaeffer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schaeffer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chronic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chronic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schaeffer is defending against the submission attempts here by Chronic .
Chronic is looking to take a break and control but Schaeffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chronic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schaeffer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chronic .
Schaeffer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chronic is controlling the pace.
Chronic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer wants to control but Chronic is keeping busy.
Chronic is keen to just control but Schaeffer is a slippery customer.
Schaeffer wants to improve his position but Chronic is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Chronic .
Chronic trying to control from half guard but Schaeffer is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chronic is really struggling to control Schaeffer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schaeffer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chronic .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer wants to get back to full guard.
Schaeffer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chronic is working for a kimura but Schaeffer is defending it quite comfortably.
Schaeffer gets full guard.
Chronic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chronic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chronic trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
Chronic distracts Schaeffer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chronic postures up in Schaeffer's guard and throws a big left but Schaeffer blocks it.
Chronic throws a big right hand that misses.
Schaeffer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chronic defends it easily.
Schaeffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chronic throwing strikes but missing.
Chronic trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chronic looking to pass the guard.
Chronic throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Chronic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chronic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chronic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schaeffer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chronic somewhat.
Schaeffer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chronic .
Schaeffer has managed to clinch.
Chronic pushes Schaeffer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schaeffer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schaeffer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chronic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schaeffer regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chronic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chronic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer controls Chronic momentarily but Chronic frees himself.
Chronic wants to control from the top but Schaeffer keeps moving.
Chronic works over Schaeffer with some ground and pound from guard.
Schaeffer keeping full guard, as Chronic tries to pass.
Chronic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaeffer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chronic has managed to get both his arms back between Schaeffer's legs - danger averted.
Schaeffer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chronic defends well.
Chronic is looking to work some ground and pound but Schaeffer has wrist control.
Chronic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chronic is in close to Schaeffer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schaeffer is looking to stand up but Chronic isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chronic trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
Chronic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chronic advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chronic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chronic scoring with punches from side control.
Dutch Chronic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schaeffer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chronic is trying to maintain the position but Schaeffer is very close to passing his half guard.
Chronic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schaeffer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer is trying to work for a kimura but Chronic is defending well.
Schaeffer is trying to work for a kimura but Chronic is defending well.
Schaeffer is thwarting Chronic 's attempts to control the position.
Schaeffer content to control rather than advance.
Chronic regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chronic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schaeffer is aware though and is defending well.
Chronic looking for subs off his back but Schaeffer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Schaeffer is thwarting Chronic 's attempts to control the position.
Chronic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chronic 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaeffer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chronic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schaeffer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Chronic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Schaeffer misses with a wild combination.
Schaeffer clinches up against the cage.
Schaeffer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chronic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schaeffer avoiding damage as Chronic throws knees to the body.
Chronic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chronic tries to throw a body punch but Schaeffer avoids it by throwing Chronic back against the cage.
Chronic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chronic misses with a takedown
and Schaeffer counters with a straight right hand.
Schaeffer slips a jab from Chronic .
Nice takedown defense from Schaeffer. No joy for Chronic on that attempt.
Schaeffer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chronic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schaeffer but Schaeffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dutch Chronic . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer has a takedown stuffed.
Chronic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schaeffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chronic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaeffer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schaeffer misses with a head kick.
Chronic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chronic wants it to stay on the feet.
Chronic moves in looking to clinch but Schaeffer pushes him off.
Chronic blocks a head kick by Schaeffer.
Schaeffer rushes Chronic and presses him up against the cage.
Schaeffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chronic .
Chronic avoids the elbow strike from Schaeffer, against the cage.
Schaeffer throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chronic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schaeffer trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chronic there.
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!
Schaeffer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schaeffer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schaeffer trying to keep a closed guard but Chronic is proving a slippery customer.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaeffer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chronic is working Schaeffer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic is in close to Schaeffer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schaeffer keeping moving, preventing Chronic from controlling successfully.
Schaeffer looking for a guillotine here but Chronic defends easily.
Chronic wants to control from the top but Schaeffer keeps moving.
Chronic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schaeffer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chronic defends well.
Chronic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaeffer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chronic has managed to get both his arms back between Schaeffer's legs - danger averted.
Schaeffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chronic trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
Chronic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dutch Chronic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schaeffer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chronic .
Schaeffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chronic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaeffer is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaeffer keeping moving, preventing Chronic from controlling successfully.
Dutch Schaeffer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaeffer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Dutch Chronic .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chronic , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Chronic !
Dutch Chronic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lime comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Abaddon has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mr Lime could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Abaddon's chin.
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28
197 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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30
190 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Lime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Lime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lime misses with a hook.
Lime blocks a head kick by Abaddon.
Abaddon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lime. That did some damage!
Abaddon tried to score with a low kick but Lime checks it.
Lime lands a nice shot to the body.
Lime throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abaddon closes the distance and clinches.
Abaddon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lime gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Abaddon regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abaddon is adopting a defensive guard.
Lime passes Abaddon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abaddon is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lime moves into full mount! Abaddon won't be happy about that!
Abaddon is working to get back to half guard.
Lime wants to control the pace but Abaddon is squirming around nicely.
Abaddon wants to get back to his feet.
Abaddon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lime lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Abaddon hang on?
The referee warns Abaddon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lime landing shots from mount.
Abaddon is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lime working for a guillotine from mount but Abaddon is in no mood to give up.
Abaddon is still in real trouble! Can Lime finish him?
Lime postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Abaddon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Abaddon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Lime!
Mr Lime thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaki has chosen Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
202 lbs
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28
155 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takehiko Takaki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaki tries to avoid it but Gerous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaki to the ground. Takaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerous misses with a double jab
letting Takaki counter with a right hand.
Takaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerous in his tracks.
Gerous moves forwards but Takaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gerous throws an overhand right that lands on Takaki's shoulder, as Takaki tries to avoid the shot.
Takaki wants to clinch up but Gerous keeps it at a distance.
Takaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerous.
Good exchange - Takaki coming out on top.
Gerous blocks a low kick nicely.
Takaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gerous checks it well.
Takaki wants to slow Gerous down by chopping away at his legs.
Takaki takes a swing at Gerous's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerous closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takaki. Gerous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takaki scores with a hook to the body. Gerous takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takaki throws a solid leg kick but Gerous takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Takaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous tries to clinch there but Takaki circles away.
Takaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takaki stuffs the takedown.
Gerous shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaki tries to sprawl out of it but Gerous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerous blocks a jab.
Takaki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gerous to counter with a crisp jab.
Takaki misses with an uppercut.
Takaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerous throws a body kick that misses.
Gerous looks for a takedown but Takaki sprawls well.
Gerous misses with a hook.
Takaki is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Gerous needs to keep his hands up - Takaki had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Takaki.
Gerous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takaki can pounce on him.
Gerous avoids a kick to the body.
Takaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takaki slips a jab and a cross from Gerous.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaki.
Gerous closes the distance and clinches up with Takaki, looking for a takedown. Gerous pushes Takaki against the cage but Takaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Gerous with that takedown attempt.
Takaki stuns Gerous with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gerous is breathing heavily.
Gerous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gerous misses with a straight right.
A combination from Takaki does no damage.
A head kick misses from Gerous.
Gerous fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takaki throws a leg kick but Gerous sees it coming and moves out of range.
Takaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerous is out of range.
Takaki misses with a hook.
Takaki connects with a body shot.
Gerous misses with a hook
so Takaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Takaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerous is retaining full guard.
Gerous keeping moving, preventing Takaki from controlling successfully.
Takaki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gerous won't allow Takaki to pass to mount.
Gerous looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gerous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takaki is looking to advance position but Gerous won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takaki has managed to clinch.
Takaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takaki digs a right hand underneath Gerous's ribcage. Gerous let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerous backwards.
Takaki misses with a body punch.
Gerous is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takaki is defending well.
Gerous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
Takaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerous backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takaki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gerous blocks a body shot from Takaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Takaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takaki lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from Takaki.
Nice body punch from Takaki.
Takaki scores with a shot to the side of Gerous's head.
Gerous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gerous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaki lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous looking for a takedown.
Takaki stops a takedown attempt from Gerous.
Gerous blocks a body shot from Takaki.
Takaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerous's elbow.
Gerous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takaki prevents it.
Takaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takaki gets underhooks to prevent Gerous's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takaki.
Gerous avoids the elbow strike from Takaki, against the cage.
Takaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerous is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerous wants a takedown.
Takaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gerous controls his hands.
Takaki tries to work over Gerous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gerous avoids it.
Gerous dodges an elbow strike from Takaki.
Takaki lands an uppercut.
Takaki lands with a right to the head.
Gerous tries to score a body lock takedown but Takaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerous is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gerous blocks a body shot from Takaki.
Takaki prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerous blocks an uppercut.
Takaki can't find room to land a body shot as Gerous controls the action.
Takaki misses with some punches.
Gerous changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takehiko Takaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Gerous misses its intended target.
Gerous shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takaki lands a leg kick that knocks Gerous off balance momentarily.
Takaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous throws a sloppy head kick and Takaki moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Gerous.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gerous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takaki circles away.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takaki misses with a head kick.
Takaki cracks Gerous with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gerous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaki.
Gerous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takaki scores with a leg kick.
Takaki thows a body kick. Gerous tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gerous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gerous checks a leg kick.
Takaki is looking to land body kicks.
Takaki punishes Gerous's body with a nice straight punch.
Takaki swings for the body but Gerous moves out of range.
Gerous misses with a straight left.
Gerous checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dan Gerous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaki throws a leg kick
and Gerous counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takaki misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous fails to land with a series of punches.
Takaki lands a high kick!
Takaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gerous's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takaki misses with a series of wild punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gerous. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gerous shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaki tries to sprawl out of it but Gerous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Gerous.
Takaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gerous's 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!
Gerous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takaki is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaki is looking to advance position but Gerous won't allow it.
Takaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Takaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gerous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gerous kicks off Takaki and gets to his feet.
Takaki stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerous throws out the jab.
Takaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Takaki scores with the left hand. Gerous knows he should have avoided that one.
Takaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Takaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaki throws a nice head kick!
Takaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerous rather than just go for the knockout.
Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaki throws a leg kick which misses Gerous's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerous tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaki misses with an uppercut.
Takaki cracks the inside of Gerous's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaki looks for the body kick but Gerous saw that one coming.
Dan Gerous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Gerous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerous moves away.
Gerous looks to land a combination. Takaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gerous throws a series of punches but Takaki moves out of range.
Gerous looking to score a takedown here. Takaki is defending well but Gerous drives through and ends up in Takaki's guard.
Gerous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takaki keeping full guard, as Gerous tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerous defends it easily.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takehiko Takaki!
A very excited looking Takehiko Takaki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
34 - 16 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Lance!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keto.
Lance moves out of range as Keto throws a body kick.
Keto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Lance swinging wildly here.
Keto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lance throws a right hand that misses
and Keto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lance throws a right hand that Keto ducks under and follows up with a left that Keto also avoids with ease.
Lance throws a front kick that sends Keto stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lance finds it's way through Keto's defenses.
Keto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keto manages to avoid it.
Keto delivers a nice body kick.
Keto moves out of range of the body kick from Lance.
Lance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keto counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto swinging wildly here.
A combination from Lance does no damage.
Lance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keto.
Keto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lance if he has to take too many more of those.
Keto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lance as Keto shoots in.
Keto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keto blocks a head kick by Lance.
Keto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keto wants it to stay on the feet.
Tuomas Keto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Lance.
A leg kick checked by Keto.
Lance throws a right hand that misses
and Keto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lance throws a leg kick
and Keto counters with a solid body kick.
Lance looks winded!
Lance misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lance misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lance doesn't manage to clinch there - Keto circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keto.
Keto looks for the body kick but Lance saw that one coming.
Keto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lance on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lance leaves Keto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lance thows a body shot but no joy.
Lance throws a solid leg kick but Keto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lance.
Lance misses with a double jab.
Lance throws a body punch but Keto moves out of range.
Lance throws a series of punches but Keto moves out of range.
Keto's corner calls for a 1-2. Keto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lance.
Keto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lance crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keto - the referee stops the clock and Lance gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keto. Lance manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keto circles away quickly and effectively.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Keto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lance is in Keto's guard.
Keto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lance passes into half guard.
Keto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lance wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving.
Lance wants to pass the guard but Keto is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Lance from controlling successfully.
Lance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lance is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lance taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lance regains half guard.
Keto wants to pass to mount but Lance is defending the position.
Lance is looking to control Keto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lance avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Lance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lance misses with a head kick.
Keto thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuomas Keto is winning the standup battle so far.
Keto with a nice cross.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Lance fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keto, pushing him back against the cage.
Keto scores with a shot to the side of Lance's head.
Lance lands a nice uppercut.
Keto breaks from the clinch.
Lance tries a head kick but it misses.
Lance comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lance tries a head kick but it misses.
Lance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Keto.
Keto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lance throws a right and a left that Keto avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lance.
Rick Lance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keto throws a series of punches but Lance avoids them all with ease.
Keto scores with a jab to the head.
Lance swinging wildly here.
Keto swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Keto coming out on top.
Lance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keto swivels and escapes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keto!
Lance is breathing heavily.
Keto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Keto.
Lance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lance misses with a body shot.
Keto lands a body shot.
Lance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keto circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Lance does no damage.
Keto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lance gets caught napping as Keto dives in and scores a takedown. Lance manages to retain guard.
Keto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keto advances to half guard.
Keto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keto connects with a nice short shot to Lance's temple.
Keto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lance with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Keto is thwarting Lance's attempts to control the position.
Keto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lance tries to roll over but Keto keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto trying to control the pace.
Keto uses his free foot to push down on Lance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lance.
Keto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lance taking shots to the head.
Lance tries to hold on but Keto pushes him away.
Lance is trying to escape the mount.
Keto controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keto avoids the attempt from Lance to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Keto working the ground and pound effectively.
Lance is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Lance that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lance is still in real trouble! Can Keto finish him?
Tuomas Keto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keto postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lance badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Keto around the waist but Keto pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Keto is the winner by TKO! Keto jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuomas Keto!
After winning the bout, Tuomas Keto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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199 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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Steel takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and White counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steel throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White checks a leg kick.
White feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
A head kick misses from Steel.
White ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
White moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Steel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and White finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel looks winded!
White clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Steel seems unphased.
It looks like Chuck Steel has been cut.
Dana White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Steel misses with a double jab.
White lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Good shot there by White.
Steel is rocked!
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Steel gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! White points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Steel wakes up just in time to hear White thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dana White!
Dana White managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnSubs, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai Spar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muay Thai Spar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto avoids the head kick by Spar.
Soto has managed to clinch.
Soto lands with a right to the head.
Soto misses with the head strike.
Spar is trying to stall.
Spar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spar stalling in the clinch but Soto improves position.
Soto misses with some punches.
Soto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soto is working Spar over against the cage.
Soto blocks an elbow strike.
Soto trying to control the position but instead, Spar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soto into the cage.
Nice body punch from Soto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto gets through Spar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soto blocks it with crossed arms.
Soto lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar prevents a body shot from Soto.
Soto throws a head punch that misses.
Soto is trying to maintain a safe position but Spar gets an underhook and turns Soto into the cage.
Soto misses with a punch to the body.
Spar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spar trying to control the position but instead, Soto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spar into the cage.
Soto is working Spar over against the cage.
Soto avoids a wild elbow strike from Spar.
Soto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soto is working Spar over against the cage.
Soto swings wildly with an uppercut but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar blocks an uppercut.
Soto stalling the fight.
Soto pushes Spar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soto dodges an elbow strike from Spar.
Spar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spar breaks from the clinch.
Spar pushes Soto up against the cage in a clinch.
Spar missing with knees to the body.
Spar working hard to break the clinch.
Spar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soto is working Spar over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spar.
Soto lands a shot to the body.
Spar looks winded!
Good body shot from Soto.
Spar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Soto.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Soto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spar stalling in the clinch but Soto improves position.
Soto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soto tries to throw a body punch but Spar avoids it by throwing Soto back against the cage.
Soto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spar backwards.
Soto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spar's calf.
Soto thumps Spar with a low kick.
Spar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spar on the side of the head.
It looks like Muay Thai Spar has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Soto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spar doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto lands a big right hand that sends Spar crashing to the mat! Soto stays standing though and waves Spar back to his feet!
Spar is rocked!
Spar leaves his chin hanging out and Soto seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Spar crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augusto Soto!
Augusto Soto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Straight Flush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Vida Bandida. Demian Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demian Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Straight Flush!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia scoring well with a low kick there.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Maia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flush.
Maia leaves Flush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maia misses with a series of wild punches.
Maia forces Flush back against the cage and clinches.
Maia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maia connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Straight Flush has been cut.
Maia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flush takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maia - that will leave a mark!
Maia tries to clinch up but Flush circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia scores with a nice body kick.
Maia delivers a nice body kick.
Flush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maia lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 defending well as Flush loads up on a big left hand.
Maia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flush.
Demian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Straight Flush.
Flush shoots in and bounces Maia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flush chips away with some ground and pound.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Flush pushes his legs off easily.
Flush stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maia throws up his legs and catches Flush in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Flush tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maia! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Demian Maia!
Demian Maia retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Demian Maia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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