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VFF 43: Nowak vs Gaumpe II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wranch Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Donaldson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Don Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wranch Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer is looking to clinch but Donaldson is avoiding it.
Donaldson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donaldson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Don Donaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donaldson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Donaldson.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Donaldson.
Donaldson misses with a series of wild punches.
Donaldson scores with a one two! Hammer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donaldson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Donaldson circles away.
Donaldson throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hammer tries to clinch but Donaldson moves out of range.
Donaldson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Donaldson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donaldson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Donaldson.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donaldson.
Donaldson keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Donaldson keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Hammer with that takedown attempt.
Donaldson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donaldson swinging wildly here.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donaldson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammer.
Donaldson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donaldson tries to keep at a distance but Hammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hammer jumps guard but Donaldson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Don Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wranch Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice knee to the body.
Hammer tries to land knees in the clinch but Donaldson avoids the damage to the body.
Donaldson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donaldson blocks an elbow strike from Hammer.
Hammer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is trying to break free.
Hammer can't find room to land a body shot as Donaldson controls the action.
Hammer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donaldson tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
Donaldson working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Donaldson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donaldson's efforts to push away.
Donaldson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to break free but Donaldson pushes him back against the cage.
Donaldson managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
Hammer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Donaldson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donaldson has had enough of the clinch but Hammer keeps him there for the moment.
Donaldson avoiding damage as Hammer throws knees to the body.
Donaldson can't break the clinch.
Donaldson managing to block the knees to the body from Hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer prevents Donaldson from breaking the clinch.
Donaldson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Donaldson is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
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 Don Donaldson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Donaldson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaldson.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Donaldson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Donaldson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Donaldson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Don Donaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Donaldson circles away.
Donaldson keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donaldson misses with a series of wild punches.
Donaldson misses with a few strikes there.
Donaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donaldson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donaldson throws a combination that misses
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Donaldson stalks Hammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hammer's face. Hammer staggers backwards, shaken.
Donaldson misses with a wild combination.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Donaldson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Donaldson.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donaldson moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Donaldson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Donaldson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer tries to clinch but Donaldson moves out of range.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donaldson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Donaldson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donaldson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donaldson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donaldson's knee momentarily.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Donaldson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donaldson swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donaldson misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Donaldson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donaldson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Don Donaldson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Donaldson keeps it at a distance.
Donaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer moves in looking to clinch but Donaldson pushes him off.
Donaldson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a good low kick that Donaldson was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer tries to clinch but Donaldson is having none of it.
Donaldson misses with a combination
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Hammer is looking to clinch.
Donaldson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Donaldson backing up. Donaldson nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Donaldson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Donaldson is avoiding it.
No joy there for Donaldson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Donaldson circles away and keeps his distance.
Donaldson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaldson throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Hammer tries to clinch but Donaldson moves out of range.
Donaldson throws a head kick that misses
and Hammer counters with an inside leg kick.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Donaldson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wranch Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hammer blocks a head kick by Donaldson.
Donaldson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donaldson throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Donaldson throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Donaldson is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks.
Donaldson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donaldson misses with a two punch combination.
Donaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donaldson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer tries to clinch but Donaldson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Donaldson is avoiding it.
Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer blocks a low kick nicely.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer is looking to clinch but Donaldson is avoiding it.
Hammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donaldson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donaldson.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Donaldson circles away.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donaldson.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donaldson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Donaldson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Donaldson in a clinch.
Donaldson tries to circle away but Hammer has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer prevents Donaldson from breaking the clinch.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donaldson smiles and moves away.
Donaldson misses with a double jab
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donaldson keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson misses with a wild combination.
Donaldson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Donaldson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer tries to clinch but Donaldson is having none of it.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Donaldson circles away.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Donaldson keeps it at a distance.
Hammer moves out of range as Donaldson throws a body kick.
Donaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donaldson misses with a double jab.
Donaldson throws a nice looking combination but Hammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hammer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donaldson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donaldson throws a series of punches but Hammer avoids them all with ease.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Donaldson in a clinch.
Hammer keeps control of Donaldson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer lands a knee to the body.
Donaldson wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Hammer prevents Donaldson from breaking the clinch.
Donaldson blocks the elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer scores with a knee to the head.
Donaldson wants to break free but Hammer has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wranch Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wranch Hammer!
Wranch Hammer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Torment Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Nyamondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sozu Arghei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nyamondi comes to the cage accompanied by A Warriors Call. Bernard Nyamondi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Nyamondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sozu Arghei!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyamondi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arghei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyamondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arghei has closed the distance and engaged Nyamondi in a clinch.
Arghei manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nyamondi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arghei is keeping the position for now.
Nyamondi preventing the sweep.
Arghei has control of Nyamondi's left arm, preventing Nyamondi from doing any damage.
Nyamondi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyamondi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nyamondi looking to pass the guard.
Nyamondi passes into half guard.
Well, if Nyamondi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nyamondi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nyamondi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi prevents Arghei from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arghei is staying active underneath Nyamondi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arghei tries to kick Nyamondi off but Nyamondi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nyamondi is looking to take a break and control but Arghei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nyamondi wants to pass to mount but Arghei is defending the position.
Arghei wants to get back to his feet.
Nyamondi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nyamondi wants to pass the guard but Arghei is defending well.
Nyamondi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arghei has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyamondi moves nicely into side control.
Nyamondi wants to control but Arghei is keeping him busy.
Nyamondi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arghei has escaped the position, nice work there.
Arghei is not content to let Nyamondi control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arghei can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arghei gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arghei defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nyamondi.
Arghei wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nyamondi.
Arghei really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyamondi has hold of Arghei's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arghei manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nyamondi unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Nyamondi dominated that round.
That's time! Nyamondi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Arghei as Nyamondi shoots in.
Bernard Nyamondi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyamondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nyamondi slips a jab and a cross from Arghei.
Nyamondi shoots in but Arghei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Nyamondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arghei lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nyamondi backs up against the cage.
Arghei cracks the inside of Nyamondi's front leg.
Arghei throws a nice looking combination but Nyamondi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arghei throws a series of strikes that have Nyamondi backpedaling.
Arghei moves into the clinch successfully.
Arghei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyamondi dives in and grabs Arghei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arghei pushes down on Nyamondi's head and hops out.
Nyamondi slips a jab and a cross from Arghei.
Nyamondi has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Arghei. No joy for Nyamondi on that attempt.
Arghei looks to land a combination. Nyamondi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyamondi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arghei.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arghei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arghei scores with the left hand. Nyamondi knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck for Nyamondi with that takedown attempt.
Arghei throws a head kick but Nyamondi moves out of range.
Nyamondi closes the distance and clinches up with Arghei, looking for a takedown. Nyamondi pushes Arghei against the cage but Arghei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arghei scores with a one two! Nyamondi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Nyamondi or perhaps it was just good defense by Arghei which made him look bad.
Arghei shoots in and gets a takedown into Nyamondi's guard.
Nyamondi looking for a sweep. Not yet Nyamondi, not yet.
Arghei postures up.
Nyamondi wants to control the position but Arghei says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi is looking for a sweep. Arghei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arghei content to control rather than advance.
Nyamondi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nyamondi wants to control but Arghei is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nyamondi fails with the takedown
and Arghei counters with a left and a right that stings Nyamondi.
Arghei looks to land a combination but Nyamondi avoids it well.
Arghei instigates a clinch.
Nyamondi has Arghei pressed against the cage, preventing Arghei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arghei tries to circle away but Nyamondi has him pinned against the cage.
Nyamondi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arghei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arghei forces Nyamondi back against the cage and clinches.
Arghei tries to circle away but Nyamondi has him pinned against the cage.
Nyamondi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arghei is defending well.
Arghei breaks from the clinch.
Arghei clinches with his opponent.
Arghei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arghei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nyamondi has him pressed against the cage.
Nyamondi has hold of one of Arghei's legs. Arghei is fighting the takedown attempt but Nyamondi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyamondi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nyamondi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nyamondi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arghei dives on top into guard.
Nyamondi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nyamondi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arghei manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sozu Arghei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Arghei both land. Nice combination.
Nyamondi looks for a takedown but Arghei sprawls well.
Arghei stuffs the takedown.
Nyamondi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Nyamondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arghei rushes Nyamondi and presses him up against the cage.
Arghei scores with a hook to the body.
Arghei breaks from the clinch.
Arghei lands with a nice combination. Nyamondi backs away looking to recover.
Nyamondi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arghei.
Arghei throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyamondi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arghei defends it nicely.
A left and a right from Arghei both land. Nice combination.
Sozu Arghei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arghei lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arghei rushes Nyamondi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nyamondi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arghei after a bit of a struggle.
Nyamondi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arghei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arghei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arghei has had enough of the clinch but Nyamondi keeps him there for the moment.
Arghei has had enough of the clinch but Nyamondi keeps him there for the moment.
Arghei has had enough of the clinch but Nyamondi keeps him there for the moment.
Arghei is trying to break the clinch but Nyamondi is controlling him.
Arghei is looking to break free of the clinch but Nyamondi has double underhooks.
Nyamondi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arghei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyamondi fails to land the takedown.
Nyamondi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arghei as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyamondi tries to keep at a distance but Arghei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arghei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyamondi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arghei throws a series of strikes that have Nyamondi backpedaling.
Arghei looks to land a combination. Nyamondi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arghei rushes Nyamondi and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyamondi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Arghei is trying to keep an underhook but Nyamondi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Arghei is trying to maintain the position but Nyamondi is very close to passing his half guard.
Arghei kicks off Nyamondi and gets to his feet.
Arghei displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from Arghei both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arghei lands a body shot.
Arghei throws a right hand that Nyamondi ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyamondi also avoids with ease.
Nyamondi dodges the punch combination from Arghei.
Arghei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nyamondi is trying to drag Arghei to the mat but Arghei just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arghei working hard to break the clinch.
Arghei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyamondi with a poor takedown
and Arghei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nyamondi's knee momentarily.
Arghei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arghei is working the combinations to good effect here.
Arghei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nyamondi has Arghei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arghei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arghei gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Arghei is thwarting Nyamondi's attempts to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyamondi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arghei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arghei's back!
Arghei controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Nyamondi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyamondi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sozu Arghei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arghei 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sozu Arghei!
Sozu Arghei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SAVE A FIGHTER, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Rexum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark has chosen Nas Ft. Puffy - Hate Me Now as his entrance music. 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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24
210 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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223 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Rexum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Clark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexum keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rexum.
Clark works the jab nicely.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rexum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark closes the distance but Rexum moves to the side
letting Rexum counter with a right hand.
Rexum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rexum trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it.
Rexum trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rexum tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Clark is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Rexum is looking for a kimura here.
Rexum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rexum trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Rexum wants to advance to full mount but Clark doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rexum stands and throws Clark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark is not content to let Rexum control the position.
Clark defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark is not content to let Rexum control the position.
Rexum is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rexum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rexum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rexum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rexum wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Rexum is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Clark looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rexum gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Clark is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rexum lets go of the hold and Clark can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Rexum!
Arthur Rexum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Gage (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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283 lbs
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233 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Gage!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartman as he jumps to the side.
Cartman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cartman scores with a shot to the side of Gage's head.
Cartman tries to break free but Gage pushes him back against the cage.
Cartman taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cartman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gage looking to throw knees to the head but Cartman is blocking nicely.
Come on Cartman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cartman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gage's defenses.
It looks like Stan Gage has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cartman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cartman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman.
Gage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cartman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gage is rocked!
Cartman stalls.
Gage is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartman finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Cartman lands a big elbow that drops Gage! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Gage is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Cartman!
An out of breath Eric Cartman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tayron Naar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevak Magakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TRIBAL SEEDS- MAD MAN. Magakian has chosen Sevak Magakian Highlights as his entrance music. Sevak Magakian struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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187 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayron Naar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sevak Magakian!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naar keeps the fight on the outside.
Naar cracks the inside of Magakian's front leg.
Magakian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magakian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magakian fails to land with a series of punches.
Naar checks a low kick from Magakian.
Magakian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magakian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Naar defends it nicely.
Naar jabs Magakian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Naar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Naar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naar misses with a body kick.
Sevak Magakian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magakian tries to clinch but Naar is having none of it.
Magakian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naar pinned against the cage. Naar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magakian throws a combination that misses
and Naar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Magakian really felt that one!
Naar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magakian looks winded!
Magakian throws a right hand that Naar ducks under and follows up with a left that Naar also avoids with ease.
Magakian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naar avoids it really well and circles away.
Tayron Naar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sevak Magakian.
Naar misses with a head kick.
Naar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magakian takes a step back to recover.
Naar lands a big head kick that sends Magakian tumbling to the mat! Naar takes a step backwards and waves Magakian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Magakian is rocked!
It looks like Sevak Magakian has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Naar.
Magakian is still on wobbly legs! Can Naar finish him?
Magakian gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tayron Naar!
Tayron Naar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ganja's Warehouse, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Vredenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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197 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Vredenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vredenburg misses with an uppercut. Schulz saw that one coming.
A big right from Schulz misses.
Schulz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vredenburg.
Vredenburg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schulz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vredenburg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schulz scrambles back to his feet.
Vredenburg blocks a jab.
Vredenburg slips under a jab from Schulz.
Schulz misses with a straight left.
Schulz misses with a straight right.
Vredenburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schulz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vredenburg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulz throws a nice looking combination but Vredenburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vredenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schulz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz connects with a superb combination that knocks Vredenburg out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Schulz before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Vredenburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Schulz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Schulz waved his t-shirt featuring Valhalla Q160 Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaito Saruwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saruwatari comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Time To Say Goodbye. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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219 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaito Saruwatari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saruwatari throws an overhand right that lands on Sutherland's shoulder, as Sutherland tries to avoid the shot.
Saruwatari throws a leg kick but Sutherland checks it.
Sutherland misses the shot to the body.
Saruwatari misses with a lunging right hand
and Sutherland counters with a left to the body.
Saruwatari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutherland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saruwatari throws a push kick but Sutherland slaps the foot to one side.
Sutherland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saruwatari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saruwatari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sutherland's head.
Saruwatari throws a jab when Sutherland was well out of range.
Sutherland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saruwatari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saruwatari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sutherland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saruwatari swivels and escapes.
Kaito Saruwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saruwatari connects with a looping right hand.
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saruwatari moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sutherland will feel that in the morning.
Sutherland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saruwatari was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutherland.
Saruwatari doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Saruwatari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saruwatari throws a leg kick but Sutherland checks it.
A clash of legs there as Saruwatari blocks the low kick.
Saruwatari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saruwatari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sutherland back to the cage. Saruwatari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saruwatari scores with a punch to the head.
Saruwatari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Sutherland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saruwatari blocks a low kick nicely.
Sutherland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saruwatari rather than just go for the knockout.
Saruwatari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saruwatari tries to land a body kick
and Sutherland counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Sutherland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sutherland wants to control from the top but Saruwatari keeps moving.
Sutherland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saruwatari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutherland on the ground.
Sutherland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saruwatari pulls Sutherland in close to his closed guard and prevents Sutherland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sutherland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sutherland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sutherland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Kaito Saruwatari has been cut.
Saruwatari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saruwatari!
Sutherland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari lands a leg kick that knocks Sutherland off balance momentarily.
Sutherland ducks under a wild hook from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutherland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sutherland.
Sutherland slips a straight right by Saruwatari.
Sutherland drops his hands momentarily and Saruwatari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sutherland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutherland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sutherland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is looking to improve his position.
Sutherland wants to free his trapped foot but Saruwatari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sutherland passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sutherland unloads with some shots from mount but Saruwatari bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saruwatari tries to reverse the position but Sutherland maintains control.
Sutherland cracks Saruwatari with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sutherland throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sutherland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaito Saruwatari's cut.
That's time! Saruwatari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saruwatari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sutherland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saruwatari throws out the jab.
Saruwatari throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saruwatari.
Sutherland misses with a low kick.
Sutherland avoids a kick to the body.
Sutherland scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Saruwatari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sutherland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saruwatari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saruwatari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saruwatari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sutherland is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Saruwatari. No joy for Sutherland on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sutherland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sutherland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari throws a combination. Sutherland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Paul Sutherland has been cut.
Saruwatari slips a jab and a cross from Sutherland.
Saruwatari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sutherland is able to avoid easily.
Kaito Saruwatari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saruwatari. Sutherland shrugs it off though.
Sutherland tests Saruwatari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saruwatari as he jumps to the side.
Sutherland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saruwatari misses with a leg kick.
Sutherland shoots in for a double leg but Saruwatari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sutherland.
Saruwatari connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saruwatari.
Sutherland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saruwatari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saruwatari pushes Sutherland away with a front kick.
Sutherland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saruwatari is out of range.
Good leg kick by Saruwatari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saruwatari scores with a nice body kick.
Sutherland is breathing heavily.
Saruwatari avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Saruwatari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saruwatari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saruwatari connects with an inside leg kick.
Saruwatari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Sutherland misses.
Saruwatari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutherland moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Saruwatari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaito Saruwatari is winning the standup battle so far.
Saruwatari with a nice cross.
Saruwatari looks to land a body kick but Sutherland moved away.
Saruwatari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sutherland misses with a series of wild punches.
Sutherland has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saruwatari.
Sutherland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saruwatari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saruwatari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saruwatari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sutherland.
Sutherland just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saruwatari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sutherland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saruwatari was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutherland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari is looking to clinch.
Sutherland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saruwatari.
Kaito Saruwatari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saruwatari tries a head kick but it misses.
Saruwatari moves away from the strike by Sutherland.
A cross from Sutherland lands.
Saruwatari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saruwatari connects with a right hand. Sutherland shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Saruwatari.
Saruwatari throws a low kick but Sutherland moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutherland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saruwatari was covering up waiting for the punch and Sutherland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Saruwatari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaito Saruwatari dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sutherland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saruwatari scores with a nice strike.
Sutherland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saruwatari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sutherland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saruwatari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sutherland.
Saruwatari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saruwatari but Saruwatari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saruwatari throws a hook but Sutherland blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saruwatari tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sutherland is rocked!
Sutherland looks for a takedown but Saruwatari sprawls well.
Sutherland is still on wobbly legs! Can Saruwatari finish him?
Sutherland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sutherland seems to have recovered his senses.
Sutherland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutherland misses with a low kick.
Sutherland slips under a jab from Saruwatari.
Saruwatari clinches with his opponent.
Sutherland misses with a knee strike.
Saruwatari wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutherland won't allow it.
Saruwatari displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sutherland up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sutherland.
Saruwatari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sutherland trying to control the position but instead, Saruwatari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sutherland into the cage.
Saruwatari struggles to land a body shot inside as Sutherland controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland is trying to maintain a safe position but Saruwatari gets an underhook and turns Sutherland into the cage.
Saruwatari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sutherland.
Good body shot from Saruwatari.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sutherland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saruwatari is keeping busy.
Saruwatari misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland fails to pull guard.
Kaito Saruwatari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sutherland.
Saruwatari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saruwatari tries to throw a body punch but Sutherland avoids it by throwing Saruwatari back against the cage.
Saruwatari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saruwatari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saruwatari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saruwatari struggles to land a body shot inside as Sutherland controls his hands.
Sutherland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saruwatari can't find room to land a body shot as Sutherland controls the action.
Kaito Saruwatari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saruwatari gets through Sutherland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sutherland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sutherland manages to end up in side control.
Saruwatari is trying to get back to half guard.
Sutherland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sutherland is trying to get an arm triangle but Saruwatari is defending well.
Saruwatari struggling a bit here.
Saruwatari is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saruwatari keeps working.
Sutherland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saruwatari!
Sutherland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saruwatari is looking to escape.
Sutherland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saruwatari is working to get back to half guard.
Saruwatari is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaito Saruwatari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saruwatari 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaito Saruwatari!
An out of breath Kaito Saruwatari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez takes the fight into the clinch.
McFadden is trying to pull guard but Velazquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Velazquez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McFadden can't fight it off and eventually Velazquez manages to take the fight to the floor. McFadden looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velazquez preventing the sweep.
Velazquez tries to free his leg and advance position but McFadden is retaining full guard.
McFadden wants to sweep but no luck.
McFadden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Velazquez stacks McFadden on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Velazquez!
McFadden tries to bench press Velazquez off him but Velazquez keeps the position.
Velazquez tries for a kimura but McFadden is defending well.
McFadden is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez tries to advance to mount but McFadden denies him.
Velazquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McFadden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McFadden is looking to regain half guard here but Velazquez keeps moving and retains side control.
McFadden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFadden is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. McFadden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McFadden keeping moving, preventing Velazquez from controlling successfully.
McFadden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velazquez is one step ahead there.
Velazquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFadden is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is working McFadden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McFadden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velazquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McFadden with shots to the head and body - Velazquez looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Dante Velazquez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Velazquez hang on?
That has opened up Dante Velazquez's cut even more.
McFadden misses with a head shot.
McFadden thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez is squirming around, avoiding McFadden's attempts to control the action.
Velazquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McFadden landing strikes, looking to finish!
The cut above Dante Velazquez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dante Velazquez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel McFadden!
A relieved looking Daniel McFadden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rantis Gaumpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaumpe has chosen TRIBAL SEEDS- AWAY as his entrance music. Rantis Gaumpe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Nowak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rantis Gaumpe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaumpe misses with a body shot.
Nowak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaumpe to the ground. Nowak is now in Gaumpe's guard.
Gaumpe 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.
Nowak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Gaumpe keeps moving.
Nowak throws a big right hand that misses.
Nowak looking to pass the guard.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Gaumpe blocks nicely.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaumpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak throws an elbow that misses. Gaumpe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nowak's guard. Nice move by Gaumpe!
Gaumpe wants to stand but Nowak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jan Nowak just wasn't active enough.
Gaumpe misses with a body kick.
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaumpe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.
Gaumpe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowak manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak misses the shot to the body.
Gaumpe cracks Nowak with a good jab.
Gaumpe works Nowak's body with a nice hook.
Gaumpe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nowak.
Gaumpe gets caught flat footed, as Nowak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
Gaumpe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nowak.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nowak tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaumpe is retaining full guard.
Nowak trying to control but Gaumpe is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nowak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaumpe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nowak throws a big elbow that misses.
Nowak trying to control but Gaumpe is working from the bottom.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Gaumpe blocks nicely.
Nowak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaumpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Gaumpe keeps moving.
Nowak connects with a couple of short punches.
Nowak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gaumpe keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gaumpe wants to sweep here but Nowak controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nowak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaumpe. Gaumpe obviously looking to wear him down.
Gaumpe throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaumpe's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaumpe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak 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.
Nowak scoring with some ground and pound.
Gaumpe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Gaumpe blocks nicely.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Gaumpe keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
Nowak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nowak throwing strikes from guard but Gaumpe blocks nicely.
Gaumpe keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Gaumpe keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nowak throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaumpe keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaumpe has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaumpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jan Nowak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
Nice takedown defense from Gaumpe. No joy for Nowak on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe cracks Nowak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jan Nowak has been cut.
Gaumpe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nowak fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nowak trying to control the position but Gaumpe is working away.
Nowak throws a strike aimed at the side of Gaumpe's head but Gaumpe avoids it well.
Gaumpe taking a bit of punishment here - Nowak scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowak working the head with strikes.
Nowak scores with punches from side control.
Jan Nowak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nowak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.
Nowak trying to control the action but Gaumpe is working from the bottom.
Nowak throws a strike aimed at the side of Gaumpe's head but Gaumpe avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak grinds an elbow into Gaumpe's temple.
Nowak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gaumpe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nowak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jan Nowak's cut.
That's time! Nowak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nowak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nowak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gaumpe defends it nicely.
Nowak looking to score a takedown here. Gaumpe is defending well but Nowak drives through and ends up in Gaumpe's guard.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaumpe has wrist control.
Nowak trying to control but Gaumpe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nowak throwing strikes but missing.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaumpe keeping moving, preventing Nowak from controlling successfully.
Nowak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaumpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak is working Gaumpe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaumpe pulls Nowak in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe keeping full guard, as Nowak tries to pass.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaumpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nowak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nowak being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nowak shoots in but Gaumpe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe throws a low kick but Nowak avoids it.
Gaumpe misses with a body kick.
Rantis Gaumpe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaumpe lands a head kick!
Gaumpe scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaumpe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nowak's head backwards.
Gaumpe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Gaumpe.
Gaumpe misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaumpe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rantis Gaumpe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jan Nowak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nowak shoots in looking for a takedown. Gaumpe tries to sprawl out of it but Nowak keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gaumpe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nowak throws a front kick aimed at Gaumpe's knee but Gaumpe avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaumpe is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaumpe looks to land a body kick but Nowak moved away.
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaumpe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak checks a leg kick.
Nowak blocks a head kick by Gaumpe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nowak.
Gaumpe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nowak gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nowak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaumpe's head.
Gaumpe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nowak.
Gaumpe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nowak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nowak lands a couple of digs.
Nowak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaumpe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Gaumpe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak stopping the sweep attempt from Gaumpe.
Nowak lands a couple of digs.
Gaumpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nowak chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaumpe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nowak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nowak throws a strike but Gaumpe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gaumpe preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jan Nowak just wasn't active enough.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaumpe sprawls well. Gaumpe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaumpe throws a wild body kick that Nowak sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Nowak had his way with Rantis Gaumpe in that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Nowak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nowak tries for a takedown but Gaumpe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaumpe misses with a kick to the body.
Gaumpe tries to bum rush Nowak with a series of wild strikes but Nowak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaumpe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowak moves away.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaumpe as he jumps to the side.
Nowak slips under a jab from Gaumpe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaumpe.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaumpe as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaumpe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt - Gaumpe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gaumpe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nowak.
Gaumpe throws a shot to the body.
Gaumpe misses with a kick to the body.
Gaumpe cracks Nowak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nowak blocks the body kick.
Nowak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaumpe moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nowak shoots in for a takedown but Gaumpe shows good takedown defense.
Gaumpe looks to land a body kick but Nowak moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nowak.
Gaumpe throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nowak avoids a kick to the body.
Nowak shoots for a takedown but Gaumpe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nowak fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaumpe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rantis Gaumpe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nowak 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Nowak!
Jan Nowak retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jan Nowak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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RATING
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