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ALFC 24: Pride of a Champion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Bradly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Bradly acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Bradly!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradly drops Hendricks with a beautiful combination! Hendricks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bradly is looking for the KO!
Hendricks is rocked!
It looks like Josh Hendricks has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradly plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hendricks swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hendricks face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Bradly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Roosmalen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Jakua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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211 lbs
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Roosmalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roosmalen counters with a thumping low kick.
Roosmalen misses with a left hand
and Jakua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roosmalen thinking.
Roosmalen thumps Jakua with a low kick.
Roosmalen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jakua thows a body shot but no joy.
Jakua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen checks a low kick from Jakua.
Jakua has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roosmalen.
Jakua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jakua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roosmalen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosmalen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jakua on his heels. He'll look to pass Jakua's guard now, I'm sure.
Jakua keeping full guard, as Roosmalen tries to pass.
Roosmalen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roosmalen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jakua is trying to stand back up but Roosmalen is controlling him
Roosmalen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jakua!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roosmalen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roosmalen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jakua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jakua wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Roosmalen.
Roosmalen raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roosmalen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roosmalen.
Jakua is working to get back to half guard.
Roosmalen lands a heavy elbow.
Roosmalen controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jakua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roosmalen raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roosmalen has control of Jakua's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jakua regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua working to try and regain half guard.
Roosmalen with the ground and pound from mount.
Roosmalen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakua is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Roosmalen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jakua jabs at Roosmalen's body.
Jakua stuns Roosmalen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses.
Roosmalen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Jakua dodges the punch combination from Roosmalen.
Roosmalen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Jakua misses its intended target.
Jakua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roosmalen rather than just go for the knockout.
Jakua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roosmalen counters with a good low kick that Jakua was not able to check.
Roosmalen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakua defends it nicely.
Jakua avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jakua misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Jakua.
Roosmalen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jakua. Jakua obviously looking to wear him down.
Roosmalen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jakua scores with a leg kick.
Roosmalen wants to land a leg kick but Jakua is out of range.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Jakua throws a leg kick which misses Roosmalen's front leg but catches the back leg as Roosmalen tries to avoid it.
Roosmalen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jakua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosmalen shoots in for a takedown but Jakua shows good takedown defense.
Roosmalen takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kris Jakua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jakua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakua tries a head kick but it misses.
Kris Jakua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roosmalen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roosmalen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Jakua works over Roosmalen's head and body with a nice combination.
Roosmalen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakua lands with a shot to the body.
Jakua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roosmalen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jakua.
Jakua misses with an uppercut. Roosmalen saw that one coming.
Jakua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jakua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Roosmalen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roosmalen has Jakua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Roosmalen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jakua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roosmalen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roosmalen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakua's sensitive parts.
Roosmalen misses with a takedown attempt - Jakua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Roosmalen.
Jakua misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jakua.
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jakua misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jakua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Jakua as Roosmalen shoots in.
Roosmalen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jakua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roosmalen looks to land a right hand but Jakua moved out of range.
Roosmalen avoids the body shot from Jakua.
Jakua lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Jakua.
Jakua scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jakua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jakua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roosmalen on the side of the head.
Roosmalen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roosmalen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakua.
Roosmalen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jakua. Roosmalen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jakua lands with a good body shot.
Roosmalen checks a low kick from Jakua.
A good leg kick by Jakua.
Roosmalen scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jakua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roosmalen - the referee stops the clock and Jakua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roosmalen. Jakua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roosmalen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jakua in the body.
Jakua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jakua misses with a hook to the body
and Roosmalen counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosmalen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Roosmalen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roosmalen goes for an armbar but Jakua turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jakua.
Roosmalen looking for a guillotine here but Jakua defends easily.
Roosmalen 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.
Roosmalen is pulling down on Jakua's head. It's preventing any offense from Jakua, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosmalen wants to sweep here but Jakua controlling him for the moment.
Jakua postures up.
Roosmalen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Roosmalen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jakua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roosmalen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's 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.
Roosmalen slips under a jab from Jakua.
A low kick from Jakua misses
and Roosmalen counters with a head kick.
It looks like Kris Jakua has been cut.
Roosmalen moves away from the strike by Jakua.
Roosmalen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roosmalen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roosmalen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stefan Roosmalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jakua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jakua managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roosmalen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua struggling a bit here.
Roosmalen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Roosmalen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains 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!
Jakua is wriggling around trying to escape but Roosmalen has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Jakua taps out and Roosmalen picks up the big win! Great work there by Roosmalen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stefan Roosmalen!
Stefan Roosmalen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fonseca.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sakuraba is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fonseca is controlling him well.
Fonseca trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Fonseca decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba cracks a nice hook into Fonseca's ribs.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fonseca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakuraba sprawls well initially but Fonseca persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fonseca is looking for a kimura here.
Sakuraba tries to kick Fonseca off but Fonseca keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to stand back up but Fonseca manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonseca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakuraba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fonseca is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sakuraba will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
Fonseca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fonseca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fonseca decides to stand back up.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba connects with a body shot that sends Fonseca's belly button to the back.
Sakuraba tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sakuraba throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Fonseca colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Sakuraba as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Fonseca is left battered and dazed whilst Sakuraba and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazushi Sakuraba!
A less than humble Kazushi Sakuraba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Lynch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class 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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Da Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Costa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Costa connects with a leg kick. Lynch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Da Costa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Danny Lynch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Costa tries for a takedown but Lynch circles away easily
and Lynch counters with a three punch combo that has Da Costa backing up. Da Costa nods at Lynch to acknowledge the strikes.
Da Costa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Costa off to one side.
Da Costa wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Da Costa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Costa throws an off balance right hand
and Lynch counters with an inside leg kick.
Lynch scores with a hook to the body. Da Costa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynch cracks the inside of Da Costa's front leg.
Da Costa tries to clinch up.
Da Costa misses with a two punch combination.
Da Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Da Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Costa tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Costa throws a series of punches but Lynch moves out of range.
Danny Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lynch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Costa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Costa is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Lynch.
Adriano Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch feints with a jab and clips Da Costa right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Da Costa is sent crashing into the canvas and Lynch leaps in for the kill! Da Costa tries to get to his feet but Lynch is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Da Costa is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Lynch!
Danny Lynch gave a mention to nope in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the ring accompanied by Sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Benson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson misses with a left hand
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benson misses with a body kick.
Benson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Thor Silva has been cut.
Tony Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Benson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
Benson throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benson takes one to the chin there.
Benson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Silva throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Benson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benson lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Benson takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Silva.
A lazy left from Benson finds it's target.
Thor Silva's cut is getting worse.
Benson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benson.
Benson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benson throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva throws a combination. Benson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Benson.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva wants to slow Benson down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Benson tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benson tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benson closes the distance and clinches.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Benson keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Benson has double underhooks.
Benson misses with a knee strike.
Benson prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a right and a left that Benson avoids nicely.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva looks to land a combination. Benson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benson misses with a two punch combination.
Benson throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benson throws a head kick that misses.
Benson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Benson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva feints a jab promting Benson to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva wants to slow Benson down by chopping away at his legs.
Benson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Benson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Benson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benson throws a big shot that misses.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Benson is out of range.
Benson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benson scores with a spinning back kick!
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Benson circles away quickly and effectively.
Benson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Benson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benson misses with a head kick.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Benson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Benson misses.
Silva avoids the body shot from Benson.
Benson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Benson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tony Benson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benson throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Benson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benson down.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benson throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Benson throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Benson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Benson misses with a knee strike.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Benson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Silva is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Benson tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson breaks the clinch.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Benson throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Benson throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benson. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva looks to land a combination but Benson avoids it well.
Silva misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Benson throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benson moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Sloppy strikes from Benson. Those never looked like landing.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Silva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Benson throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick but Benson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Benson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benson lands a nice looking body kick.
Benson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Benson takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Benson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benson avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva slips under a jab from Benson.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Benson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Benson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Benson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benson misses with a straight right.
Benson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva walks into a jab.
Thor Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benson.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Benson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Benson clinches.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson misses with a double jab.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Benson.
Benson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva throws a series of punches but Benson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a right hand that misses
and Benson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benson throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick but Benson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Benson moves into the clinch.
Silva gets through Benson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Benson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benson obliges.
Benson breaks the clinch.
Benson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
A jab lands there for Benson.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Benson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Benson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva moves forwards but Benson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Benson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thor Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benson's head.
Crunch! Benson slams his shin into Silva's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva lands a jab to Benson's midsection.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Tony Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Benson!
An out of breath Tony Benson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAndre Smith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Howard.
It looks like DeAndre Smith has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Howard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Howard.
Howard misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Howard counters with a nice body shot.
Howard clinches up against the ropes.
Howard stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Howard. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Howard tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Howard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeAndre Smith.
Howard sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Howard stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Howard.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Howard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Howard wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith misses with a head shot.
Howard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith looking to control but Howard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith punching from mount but Howard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Howard is in trouble!
Howard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Howard is having none of it.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throwing strikes here but Howard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Howard tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeAndre Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howard misses the shot to the body.
Howard jabs at Smith's body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howard throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Howard moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Howard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Howard wants to stall.
Smith has Howard pressed against the ropes, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeAndre Smith.
Howard lands a nice shot to the body.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howard lands a body punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Howard controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Howard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Howard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Howard after a bit of a struggle.
Howard pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Howard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Howard stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Howard is pushing Smith up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Howard.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Howard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Howard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Howard's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Howard tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howard keeps working.
Howard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Howard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howard holds on for dear life, controlling Smith's posture momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith prevents Howard from getting the reversal.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith unloads with some shots from mount but Howard bucks and avoids them well.
Howard tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Howard blocking the ground and pound.
Howard is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Howard is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Howard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Smith.
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 John Howard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeAndre Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeAndre Smith.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Howard stalling.
Howard is pressed up against the ropes. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Howard down to the mat. Howard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Howard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Howard wants to break free but Smith has control.
Howard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Howard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Howard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howard just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Howard.
Howard looking to stall.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howard smiles and moves away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Howard throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howard.
Howard moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Howard is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Howard. Howard maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Howard - that landed with a thud.
Howard misses with a body punch.
Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Howard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
Howard avoids the strikes from Smith.
Smith throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Smith loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Howard hold on?
Smith is trying to stick to Howard's back but Howard is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Howard.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Howard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Valanciunas (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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27
205 lbs
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valanciunas. Valanciunas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valanciunas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Valanciunas wants to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Valanciunas scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valanciunas scores with the left hand. Ortiz knows he should have avoided that one.
Valanciunas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortiz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valanciunas scrambles back to his feet.
Valanciunas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz misses the jab.
Valanciunas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valanciunas slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
Valanciunas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valanciunas scores with a head kick.
Ortiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valanciunas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Valanciunas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas tries to clinch up.
Ortiz clinches up with Valanciunas and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Valanciunas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz lands a body punch.
Valanciunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valanciunas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Valanciunas fails to land.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Valanciunas has double underhooks.
Valanciunas lands a body punch.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Valanciunas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Valanciunas.
Ortiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valanciunas tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
Valanciunas misses with a punch on the inside.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valanciunas misses with some punches.
Ortiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valanciunas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ortiz.
Valanciunas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Valanciunas looks winded!
Valanciunas tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valanciunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valanciunas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valanciunas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
A left hand lands to the body for Valanciunas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Valanciunas won't allow it.
Valanciunas misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Valanciunas has Ortiz pressed against the ropes, preventing Ortiz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Valanciunas has him pinned against the ropes.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Ortiz lands a body punch.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valanciunas has him pressed against the ropes.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz throws a shot from downtown. Valanciunas moves away and avoids it.
Valanciunas is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Ortiz works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valanciunas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortiz forces Valanciunas back against the ropes and clinches.
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valanciunass head.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Valanciunas is controlling him.
Ortiz is working Valanciunas over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body.
Ortiz lands a right hand.
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Valanciunas is rocked!
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Valanciunas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valanciunas backwards.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Valanciunas keeps him there for the moment.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortiz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Valanciunas! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Ortiz is unloading with more strikes now! Valanciunas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Ortiz!
An out of breath Victor Ortiz 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 Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hallendro Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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270 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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hallendro Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Spar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Filipovic is looking to stand up but Spar isn't so interested in that idea.
Spar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filipovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spar has managed to get both his arms back between Filipovic's legs - danger averted.
Spar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spar scoring with some ground and pound.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Spar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spar is in close to Filipovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filipovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Filipovic has momentary wrist control but Spar slips an elbow through the middle.
Filipovic has momentary wrist control but Spar slips an elbow through the middle.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Spar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spar postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic has his foot on Spar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spar works his way back into a safe position though.
Spar is stalling in the full guard.
Filipovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spar with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spar works over Filipovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Spar 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.
Filipovic working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filipovic is on top in guard.
Spar kicks Filipovic off and gets to his feet.
Spar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filipovic did well to prevent Spar getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spar thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.
Filipovic has hold of Spar's hands but Spar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Filipovic has hold of Spar's hands but Spar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filipovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spar connects with a nice short shot to Filipovic's temple.
Spar 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.
Filipovic is rocked!
Filipovic is trying to stand up here but Spar is controlling him well.
Filipovic is still in real trouble! Can Spar finish him?
Spar lands a big elbow - Filipovic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Spar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Spar!
An out of breath Wrestling Spar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Darnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Been to Hell . Sean Carter Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Darnell's chin.
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Darnell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnell slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Darnell counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Darnell stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Darnell drags him back down.
Darnell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Williams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Darnell!
After winning the bout, Bruce Darnell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rogers moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rogers - the referee stops the clock and Stone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rogers. Stone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers has Stone up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone scores with a body shot.
Rogers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stone sprawls well. Stone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stone as he avoids it easily.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Stone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Stone avoids the body shot from Rogers.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Stone throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers rushes Stone and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Stone lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Rogers tries to tie him up.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Rogers.
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stone circles away.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rogers.
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Stone working for submissions but it's allowed Rogers to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Rogers eventually gives up the hold.
Stone pushes Rogers off looking to stand but Rogers dives back in and keeps control.
Stone wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though.
Rogers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stone manages to get to full guard.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets to his feet. Stone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Stone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rogers.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Stone connects with a single shot there.
Rogers throws a series of strikes that have Stone backpedaling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chris Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Rogers is predictable there
and Stone counters with a big head kick but Rogers shrugs it off.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rogers misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rogers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stone some visible discomfort.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers working the body and head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone wants to control but Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers working the ground and pound from side control.
Stone is trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rogers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stone is trying to buck Rogers off.
Stone is trying to control Rogers's posture but Rogers avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone pushes Rogers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rogers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rogers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogers cracks Stone with a big right hand but Stone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rogers cracks Stone with a big right hand but Stone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stone regains half guard.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steve Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rogers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Rogers eventually gives up the hold.
Stone manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers landing some decent shots from guard.
Stone pushes Rogers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the ropes. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Steve Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone throws a head kick that half lands.
Rogers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stone eats them both and turns towards Rogers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Stone.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Nice body kick there by Stone.
That kick from Stone tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Rogers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stone is defending well.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Stone stalks Rogers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rogers's face. Rogers staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stone leaves Rogers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Rogers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Rogers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rogers wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers 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.
Stone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rogers prevents Stone from standing back up.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Stone wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers stops Stone from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Rogers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Rogers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Rogers on that attempt.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Stone has control.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Rogers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Stone.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Rogers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Stone counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Rogers in his tracks momentarily.
Chris Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Rogers.
Rogers tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rogers will feel that in the morning.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone scores with a body shot.
Rogers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Stone throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stone back to the ropes. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Stone against the ropes but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Rogers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rogers somewhat.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Stone.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
Rogers throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Rogers only half commits.
Rogers misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Rogers shoots in.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Rogers throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Stone throws the kick towards the body but Rogers avoids it.
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Rogers blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Stone works over Rogers's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone misses with the combination.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stone clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rogers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Chris Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rogers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers checks a low kick from Stone.
Stone scores with a body shot.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stone is able to avoid easily.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Rogers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Stone tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Stone.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rogers.
Stone misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone looks for the body kick but Rogers saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the ropes. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone connects with a body shot.
Rogers throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Stone misses with the body kick
and Rogers counters by clinching up.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids a kick to the body.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rogers.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Rogers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rogers clinches with his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogers's elbow.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
Stone landing knees 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!
Rogers avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Rogers 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.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone connects with a knee to the head.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Rogers jumps guard but Stone turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a big head kick but Stone shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone thuds his shin into the meat of Rogers's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Stone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone tries to kick Rogers off but Rogers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rogers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rogers avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chris Stone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rogers swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone with a hook.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Stone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the ropes.
Stone stuffs the takedown.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Rogers shoots in.
Chris Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stone.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to clinch up but Rogers circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Rogers gets a takedown into half guard.
Stone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rogers has picked Stone up and slammed him! Stone can't keep hold of the triangle and Rogers manages to pass to side control!
Stone is looking to get back to his feet here but Rogers is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stone's back.
Stone covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rogers cracks Stone with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Stone from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rogers connects with a big shot to the side of Stone's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone wants to control his opponent's hands but Rogers gets his hands free.
Rogers working for a choke but Stone is defending well.
Rogers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is persistently looking for the submission but Stone is defending it well.
Stone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rogers's guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Rogers trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rogers working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rogers's guard.
Stone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rogers tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Rogers defends it.
Rogers gets full guard.
Stone trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
Stone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stone stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers connects with a nice looking jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stone wants to land a leg kick but Rogers is out of range.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone blocks a leg kick.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rogers shoots in for a double leg but Stone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rogers is defended easily by Stone.
Stone works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stone.
Stone tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Rogers has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Rogers.
I think Rogers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Rogers!
Steve Rogers is the new welterweight champion!
Steve Rogers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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