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ALWC35 Nelson vs. Escobar 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Kubica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Ramirez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Kubica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubica.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubica. That's going to slow Ramirez down.
Ramirez throws a lazy uppercut
and Kubica counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubica thuds his right hand into Ramirez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jeffrey Ramirez has been cut.
Jeffrey Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubica cracks Ramirez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ramirez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kubica finish him?
Kubica ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kubica! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimi Kubica!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinz Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kung Fu Fighting. 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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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spinz Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso's corner calls for a 1-2. Tso obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tso is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Tso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tso wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Tso trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Tso 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.
Tso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tso.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tso trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso lands strikes from half guard.
Tso throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Tso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to hold on to Tso's head to control him but Tso postures up.
Tso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is rocked!
Tso is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jackson is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tso fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tso! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). General Tso!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ming Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Ming Chang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Cox.
Cox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ming Chang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ming Chang shoots in and drives through. Cox sprawls well.
Ming Chang avoids the body shot from Cox.
Horrible takedown by Ming Chang or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox which made him look bad.
Ming Chang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ming Chang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cox thows a body shot but no joy.
Cox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ming Chang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ming Chang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cox on his heels. He'll look to pass Cox's guard now, I'm sure.
Ming Chang trying to move into half guard but instead Cox has managed to sweep!
Cox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ming Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming Chang looking for a triangle here. Cox is fighting it but it looks tight! Ming Chang pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cox is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Ming Chang!
Our winner, Dave Ming Chang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AR-Swift: Awesome God . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sparka Man!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jericho has a takedown stuffed.
Jericho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Jericho's head.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses the jab.
Jericho shoots and misses
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man misses the jab.
Jericho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Jericho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jericho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho throws a big elbow that misses.
Jericho throws a big elbow that misses.
Jericho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jericho.
Jericho lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jericho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jericho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jericho advances to half guard.
Jericho 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.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jericho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Jericho is looking for a kimura here.
Man is looking to control Jericho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jericho wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Jericho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jericho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jericho.
Jericho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jericho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to stand up here but Jericho is controlling him well.
Jericho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jericho is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jericho lands with a punch from half guard.
Jericho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man taking some punishment here, with Jericho in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jericho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jericho trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Jericho 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.
Man connects with a leg kick. Jericho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Jericho shoots in.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jericho is defended easily by Man.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jericho moves away.
Man looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Man misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jericho pushes Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Jericho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Jericho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Sparka Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jericho avoids a kick to the body.
Jericho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Jericho walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man throws the left hand but Jericho avoids the punch easily.
Man scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jericho clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jericho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Man to the mat. Man regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jericho stops Man from standing up.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jericho.
Jericho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Jericho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jericho landing some decent shots from guard.
Jericho trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jericho throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Jericho lands a couple of digs.
Jericho cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jericho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jericho wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jericho throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rey Jericho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jericho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jericho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jericho decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jericho wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Jericho is working for a submission of some sort.
Jericho trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jericho.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Jericho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jericho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jericho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jericho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jericho throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Jericho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Man is not content to let Jericho control the position.
Jericho passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jericho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Man avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jericho.
BOOM! Jericho connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jericho misses with a head shot.
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jericho working Man over with strikes here.
Jericho scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
Jericho throws some wild stikes that Man manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a head shot.
Jericho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rey Jericho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jericho working the ground and pound effectively.
Man is still in real trouble! Can Jericho finish him?
Jericho has hold of Man's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Man manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jericho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jericho cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Jericho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jericho, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Jericho!
Rey Jericho gave a mention to Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked Tinkers: Bog. Costa has chosen His Own Highlight Video as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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141 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Costa!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Costa's guard.
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Costa's guard.
Costa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyler!
Costa avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Costa looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyler defends it well.
Tyler gets back to half guard.
Tyler has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Costa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Costa!
Tyler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Costa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa seems to be looking for submissions.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyler defends it well.
Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Costa.
Tyler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back!
Tyler is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Costa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rex Tyler!
Rex Tyler got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimon Boets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boets's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Штиль. Bak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. you've lost that loving feeling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ong Bak will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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245 lbs
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289 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimon Boets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boets decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bak's guard.
Bak wants to stand up but Boets is controlling him.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boets. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bak wants to stand but Boets is controlling the position.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bak is looking to stand up but Boets isn't so interested in that idea.
Bak keeping full guard, as Boets tries to pass.
Bak wants to stand and escape but Boets is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Boets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boets in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets stands up over Bak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boets wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.
Boets postures up and lands a big shot to Bak's brow.
Boets scoring with some ground and pound.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boets working some strikes from top position.
Bak wants to stand up but Boets is controlling him.
Boets might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boets is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bak holds on and takes a little breather.
Boets throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak wants to get back to his feet but Boets is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boets 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.
Boets lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boets throws a big elbow that misses.
Bak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bak wants to stand up but Boets is controlling him.
Boets lands a couple of digs.
Boets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boets working some strikes from top position.
Bak wants to stand up but Boets is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bak is looking to stand up but Boets isn't so interested in that idea.
Boets is working Bak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bak working a defensive guard here.
Boets postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boets, into his guard.
Boets trying to strike off his back.
Bak looking to sit in guard and control but Boets gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bak wants to sweep here but Boets controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boets throws a big right hand that misses.
Boets chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boets's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boets content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boets throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boets working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bak wants to stand up but Boets is controlling him.
Boets postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boets circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Boets to counter with a crisp jab.
Bak tries to clinch up
and Boets counters with a nice uppercut.
Boets shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bak as he jumps to the side.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boets drives through and clinches with Bak against the cage.
Boets blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boets's brow.
Bak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dimon Boets has been cut.
Bak prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boets gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak is trying to stand up here but Boets is controlling him well.
Boets drops an elbow to the side of Bak's head.
Bak is trying to stand back up but Boets is controlling him
Bak trying to hold on to Boets's head to control him but Boets postures up.
Boets working Bak over with strikes.
Bak tries to kick Boets off but Boets keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boets not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bak is trying to maintain the position but Boets is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Boets.
Dimon Boets overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak is trying to stand.
Boets seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boets winds up and cracks Bak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bak is rocked!
Bak has hold of Boets's hands but Boets slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bak is still in real trouble! Can Boets finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boets lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bak! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boets jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimon Boets!
Dimon Boets took some time post fight to say the following; 'Opa! Gangnam style! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enos Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Cable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Cable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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32
157 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enos Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Cable!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson moves out of range as Cable strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cable.
Erikson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cable counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erikson gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Erikson misses with the ground and pound.
Cable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erikson trying to control the action but Cable is working from the bottom.
Erikson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cable is defending well.
Erikson trying to control the action but Cable is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Erikson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cable has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Erikson but great work by Cable.
Erikson is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Cable crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cable working the head and body with strikes.
Cable trying to control the position but Erikson is working away.
Erikson can't do much from the bottom here.
Cable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erikson, who protects the arm well.
Erikson is not content to let Cable control the position.
Erikson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cable's back!
You can see the frustration on Cable's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Erikson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Erikson has got his arm under Cable's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cable has spun round into Erikson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Cable postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cable slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cable misses with the ground and pound.
Cable working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson taking a bit of punishment here - Cable scoring with strikes.
Erikson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cable wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cable working the ground and pound but Erikson is defending the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An elbow from Cable crashes against the mat.
Erikson tries to improve position but can't.
Erikson throws a few strikes from the bottom but Cable takes advantage and mounts!
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Erikson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Erikson is looking to get to half guard.
Cable blocks Erikson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson can't escape the position.
Erikson tries to hold on but Cable pushes him away.
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 Enos Erikson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Erikson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cable to the ground. Erikson is now in Cable's guard.
Cable keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson content to stall in guard here.
Erikson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cable works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cable not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Erikson throwing strikes from guard but Cable blocks nicely.
Erikson has gone for a leg lock! Cable slips out almost immediately though and dives into Erikson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cable defends well.
Erikson looking to control.
Erikson has his foot on Cable's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cable works his way back into a safe position though.
Cable working some strikes from top position.
Erikson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erikson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cable keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cable is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cable regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cable looking to control.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cable pulls Erikson in close to his closed guard and prevents Erikson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Enos Erikson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Erikson with a poor takedown
and Cable counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cable misses the jab.
Erikson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erikson somewhat.
Enos Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson looks for a takedown but Cable sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enos Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cable swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
No luck for Erikson with that takedown attempt.
Erikson shoots and misses
and Cable counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Erikson thinking.
Erikson tries to bum rush Cable with a series of wild strikes but Cable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erikson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson fails with the takedown
and Cable counters with a body kick that stops Erikson in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson slips under a jab from Cable.
Erikson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cable swivels and escapes.
Cable throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
Cable fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cable looks to land a right hand but Erikson moved out of range.
Erikson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cable counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cable bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cable misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Cable lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cable counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Cable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Erikson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cable ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cable. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cable gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cable trying to control the position.
Erikson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cable is retaining full guard.
Cable avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cable is looking for a triangle but Erikson pushes his legs off easily.
Cable keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cable is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Erikson, into his guard.
Erikson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cable advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cable working Erikson over with strikes.
Erikson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cable pulls his head out easily.
Erikson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cable.
Cable is keen to just control but Erikson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cable stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson.
Cable trying to control the position from guard on top but Erikson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cable wants to pass the guard but Erikson is keeping the position.
Erikson looking to control.
Erikson controlling the position.
Cable scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cable connects with a couple of short punches.
Cable throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cable stands and throws Erikson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cable working the body and head with strikes.
Cable in side control, throwing shots but Erikson defends.
Cable is putting a hurting on Erikson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cable is staying tight to Erikson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cable wants to control for a moment but Erikson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cable missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson moves into full guard.
Cable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cable is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson keeping moving, preventing Cable from controlling successfully.
Cable is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Cable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cable 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Cable!
In his post fight interview, Sean Cable started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ira Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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31
280 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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269 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ira Stein!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bannon misses with a wild body shot.
Bannon misses with a wild body shot.
Bannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bannon ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Bannon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ira Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Bannon moves away and avoids it.
Bannon misses with the combination.
Bannon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Bannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bannon slips a jab from Stein.
Stein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stein.
It looks like Shannon Bannon has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bannon throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
Bannon staying out of range there.
Stein throws the left hand but Bannon avoids the punch easily.
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stein avoids the body shot from Bannon.
A big right from Stein misses.
Bannon cracks Stein with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Bannon defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Bannon drops Stein with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Stein! Bannon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shannon Bannon!
After the fight, Shannon Bannon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prime Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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32
225 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Prime Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Hart!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time tries for a takedown but Hart circles away easily
and Hart counters with a left to the body.
Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Time.
Time misses with a head kick.
Hart connects with a crisp jab.
Hart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
Hart takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Time tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Time is looking to chop away at Hart's legs.
Time lands a body shot.
Hart takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Time lands with a nice body punch.
Hart moves out of range as Time strikes.
Time fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart throws a jab when Time was well out of range.
Time lands a really nice looking cross but Hart seems unphased.
Hart moves away from the strike by Time.
Time lands with an overhand left.
Time misses with a looping left.
Hart throws an off balance right hand
and Time counters with a nice leg kick.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart scores with a sloppy right hand. Time should have avoided that one.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time avoids a punch combination nicely.
Time scores with a jab. Hart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Time which made him look bad.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Time thows a body shot but no joy.
Time misses with a low kick as Hart jumps back.
Hart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
Hart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Hart misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Time.
Time connects with a jab.
Time staying out of range there.
Hart slips under a jab.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Time to score with a decent uppercut.
Time misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prime Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Hart misses the target.
Time tries a low kick but Hart avoids it.
Time throws a wild body kick that Hart sees coming a mile off.
Time is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Time scoring well with a low kick there.
Hart swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Hart avoids a kick to the body.
Time buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Time.
Hart misses with a straight right.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Time looking to score a takedown here. Hart is defending well but Time drives through and ends up in Hart's guard.
Time got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Time has managed to get both his arms back between Hart's legs - danger averted.
Hart working for a triangle but Time defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Hart will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Time fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hart ducks right into an uppercut from Time.
Time throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Time wants to clinch.
Hart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chad Hart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hart.
Time wants to clinch up but Hart keeps it at a distance.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Time.
Hart misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick from Time misses.
Hart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hart has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Time is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Time slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control but Time is keeping him busy.
Hart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hart is looking for a kimura but Time is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hart to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Time manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hart chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Time pulls Hart in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Time.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Time swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Time is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Time does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Time!
Time working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart looking to ground and pound but Time is blocking nicely.
Time is squirming around, avoiding Hart's attempts to control the action.
Hart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Time sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart is working for a kimura but Time is defending it quite comfortably.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hart 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!
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hart. That did some damage!
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hart throws out the jab.
Hart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hart throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Time counter with a right hand.
Hart looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
Hart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hart throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Time misses with a hook. Hart ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart.
Time bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time grinds an elbow into Hart's temple.
Hart regains half guard there - taking advantage of Time's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hart trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hart is trying to control but can't.
Time trying to control from half guard but Hart is working away.
Hart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Time from controlling successfully.
Hart is trying to control the position but Time postures up.
Time has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart pulls Time in close to prevent any damage.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Time from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Time gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Time drives through and clinches with Hart against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hart tries to break the clinch but Time is controlling the position.
Time drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prime Time. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Time's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Time goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hart prevents it.
Hart looking for a takedown.
Prime Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart taking a breather.
Time working aggressively here.
Hart lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time wants to break the clinch but can't.
Time misses with some punches.
Hart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Time throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hart takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time misses with a straight left.
Hart lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Time throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range.
Time connects with a solid leg kick.
Hart moves out of range as Time throws a body kick.
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 Prime Time.
I think Hart 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Hart!
After winning the bout, Chad Hart 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Escobar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nelson working Escobar over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control. Escobar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Nelson working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar kicks Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Escobar trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Escobar counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Escobar to acknowledge the strikes.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Nelson moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escobar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Escobar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escobar tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson is trying to trip Escobar. He has hold of a leg but Escobar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nelson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Escobar wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Escobar wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A cross from Escobar lands.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nelson manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nelson wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Nelson landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Escobar from escaping the position.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Nelson drags him back down.
Nelson is chipping away with strikes.
Nelson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Escobar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working Escobar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson with the ground and pound but Escobar regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson 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.
Escobar won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Escobar is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Escobar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Escobar.
Nelson lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson'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.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Nelson rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar gets a clinch.
Nelson has Escobar pressed against the cage.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar can't break the clinch.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar avoids it.
Escobar has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Escobar managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nelson stops Escobar from standing up.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Escobar wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nelson has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.
Pablo Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Nelson has hold of one of Escobar's legs. Escobar is fighting the takedown attempt but Nelson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
Nelson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Escobar throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Escobar lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Nelson is looking to wear down Escobar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Escobar connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Nelson avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Escobar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escobar's efforts to push away.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nelson is working for takedown but Escobar is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nelson keeps control of Escobar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Escobar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a combination that misses
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Escobar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar misses with a combination
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson just leaning against Escobar, taking a breather.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Escobar looking to stall.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jake Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Nelson defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Nelson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Escobar is trying to keep an underhook but Nelson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nelson stops Escobar from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar pushes Nelson off looking to stand but Nelson dives back in and keeps control.
Escobar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Escobar kicks Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Nelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Escobar to the ground. Nelson is now in Escobar's guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nelson prevents Escobar from getting back to his feet.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escobar to regain full guard.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escobar wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson prevents Escobar from getting back to his feet.
Nelson works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson retains his bantamweight title!
Jake Nelson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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