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A.O.R.G 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feed Me Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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278 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nils Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Feed Me Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryback swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryback looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Master scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Feed Me Ryback has been cut.
Master closes the distance and pushes Ryback back into the cage.
Master lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Master.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master works on Ryback's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Master.
Master lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Master on the inside.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master lands a shot to the body.
Ryback takes a shot to the head.
Ryback is rocked!
Master lands a big right hand that drops Ryback! The killer instinct kicks in and Master finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Master!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Master!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Angin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Obruchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neo Angin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolay Obruchev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angin shoots in and drives through. Obruchev sprawls well.
Angin shoots in but no luck this time.
Obruchev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Angin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Obruchev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obruchev with a hook.
Angin tries to move into range but Obruchev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Angin needs to keep his hands up - Obruchev had a free shot at his head there.
Angin shoots for a double leg takedown but Obruchev sprawls well. He's pushed Angin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nikolay Obruchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obruchev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obruchev gets underhooks to prevent Angin's takedown attempt.
Angin tries to break free but Obruchev pushes him back against the cage.
Obruchev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obruchev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obruchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obruchev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obruchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obruchev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obruchev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Obruchev.
A short right from Obruchev.
A short right from Obruchev.
Angin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obruchev is keeping busy.
Obruchev lands with a short shot to the head.
Obruchev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Angin is trying to pull guard but Obruchev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Obruchev on the inside.
Obruchev gets underhooks to prevent Angin's takedown attempt.
Obruchev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angin avoids it.
Angin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angin is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obruchev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obruchev tries to land a knee to the head but Angin blocks with his arms.
Angin prevents a body shot from Obruchev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obruchev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angin.
Obruchev presses Angin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Obruchev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Angin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Angin is trying to pull guard but Obruchev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Angin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obruchev to keep the fight standing.
Obruchev pushes Angin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angin is working for takedown but Obruchev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Obruchev.
Angin is breathing heavily.
Obruchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obruchev lands a shoulder strike.
Obruchev lands a left hand.
Obruchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obruchev lands a hook that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Obruchev tries a body shot but Angin blocks it.
A hook to the body from Obruchev.
Obruchev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Angin up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obruchev.
Angin decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Obruchev advances position into side control!
Obruchev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obruchev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Obruchev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Angin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obruchev's guard! Nice work there by Angin!
Angin won't allow Obruchev to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obruchev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Obruchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obruchev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angin jumps guard but Obruchev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Obruchev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Obruchev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obruchev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Angin on the side of the head.
Obruchev swings for the body but Angin moves out of range.
Angin clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Obruchev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Angin is looking for a takedown.
Angin jumps guard but Obruchev stands there with Angin around his waist. Angin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Obruchev is working Angin over against the cage.
Angin has Obruchev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Obruchev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Angin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obruchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Angin.
Obruchev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Obruchev landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obruchev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Obruchev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Obruchev gets through Angin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obruchev lands an uppercut.
Obruchev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angins head.
Nikolay Obruchev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obruchev pushes Angin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obruchev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Obruchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angin goes for a takedown attempt but Obruchev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obruchev moves into range and clinches up with Angin.
A short uppercut from Obruchev.
Angin blocks an uppercut.
Angin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Obruchev.
Obruchev lands a right hand.
Obruchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angin's elbow.
Obruchev throws a punch but it's blocked by Angin.
Obruchev pushes Angin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obruchev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obruchev tries a body shot but Angin blocks it.
Obruchev is pressed up against the cage. Angin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obruchev down to the mat. Obruchev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obruchev misses with a low kick.
Obruchev scores with a shot to the body.
Angin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Angin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obruchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angin's elbow.
Obruchev misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Obruchev.
Obruchev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obruchev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obruchev lands with a short shot to the head.
Obruchev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Obruchev.
Obruchev lands a hook that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Obruchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Angin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Angin takes a shot to the head.
Obruchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Obruchev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obruchev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obruchev lands with a light punch inside.
Angin takes a shot to the head.
Obruchev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obruchev keeps control of Angin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Obruchev.
Obruchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Obruchev lands a nice uppercut.
Angin is trying to pull guard but Obruchev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Obruchev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obruchev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obruchev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Obruchev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Angin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Obruchev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obruchev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Obruchev lands with a light punch inside.
Angin blocks a body shot from Obruchev.
Angin blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obruchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obruchev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obruchev slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Obruchev.
Obruchev lands a damaging elbow.
Obruchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Obruchev lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obruchev lands a shot to the body.
Obruchev misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obruchev.
Angin blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Obruchev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Angin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obruchev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Obruchev throws a head kick that misses.
Obruchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Obruchev. Beautiful body shot.
Angin shoots in looking for a takedown. Obruchev tries to sprawl out of it but Angin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obruchev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Angin misses with a takedown
and Obruchev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Angin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obruchev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Angin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Obruchev moves into the clinch successfully.
Obruchev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obruchev taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angin tries to pull guard but Obruchev holds him up against the cage and eventually Angin drops back down to his feet.
Angin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obruchev lands an elbow inside.
Angin is trying to drag Obruchev to the mat but Obruchev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angin blocks a body shot from Obruchev.
Obruchev lands a nice uppercut.
Obruchev lands a right hand.
Angin wants a takedown but no success here.
Obruchev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angin misses with a knee strike.
Obruchev lands with a left to the head.
Angin wants to take the fight to the mat but Obruchev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Obruchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Obruchev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
A short left from Obruchev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Obruchev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Obruchev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angin.
Angin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Angin is rocked!
Obruchev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Angin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obruchev stalling.
Angin seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Obruchev.
Angin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Obruchev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obruchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obruchev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Obruchev.
Angin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obruchev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angin backwards.
Good body shot from Obruchev.
Obruchev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obruchev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obruchev.
Obruchev working Angin over with knees to the body.
Obruchev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Obruchev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Angin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obruchev creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Angin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Angin drops to his knees and Obruchev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Obruchev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Sell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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139 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Sell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malaki staying out of range there.
Malaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sell.
Malaki scores with a jab.
Sell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Sell. Those never looked like landing.
Malaki lands a jab to Sell's midsection.
Malaki cracks Sell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malaki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sell to stand back up!
Sell is rocked!
It looks like George Sell has been cut.
Malaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sell throws out the jab.
Oh Sell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sell tries to clinch up but Malaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sell leaves his chin hanging out and Malaki seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sell crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yancy Malaki!
Yancy Malaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gimli Gloin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gimli Gloin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Metzger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metzger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metzger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gloin tries to buck Metzger off but Metzger is having none of it.
Gloin is pushing Metzger's head away, looking to escape. Metzger manages to hold on to the position though.
Metzger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Metzger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metzger throws a series of punches but Gloin moves out of range.
Gloin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gloin fails to pull guard.
Metzger breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Gloin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloin misses with a right hand
and Metzger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metzger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gloin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metzger seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gloin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gloin has his foot on Metzger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metzger works his way back into a safe position though.
Metzger pushes down on Gloin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metzger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metzger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gloin is trying to stand.
Metzger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metzger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gloin is looking for a sweep. Metzger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloin is not content to let Metzger control the position.
Metzger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Metzger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gloin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metzger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metzger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gloin's head.
Gloin actively working from the bottom here.
Metzger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gloin is looking to escape.
Gloin is trying to get back to full guard.
Metzger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gloin tries to kick Metzger off but Metzger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger wants to take a breather but Gloin is having none of it.
Gloin wants to get back to his feet.
Metzger escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gimli Gloin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloin misses with a double jab
and Metzger counters with a single leg into guard. Gloin didn't expect that.
Gloin looking for a guillotine here but Metzger defends easily.
Gloin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metzger controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gloin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metzger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metzger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gloin misses with a wild combination.
Metzger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Metzger lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metzger throws a strike but Gloin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Metzger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gloin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metzger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloin moves away.
Gloin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gloin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metzger.
Metzger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gloin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gloin but Gloin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Metzger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metzger shoots in looking for a takedown. Gloin tries to sprawl out of it but Metzger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gloin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gimli Gloin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Metzger.
Gloin misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gloin manages to get back to half guard.
Metzger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gloin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metzger.
Nice strikes from Metzger there.
Metzger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gloin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gloin wants to improve his position but Metzger is controlling well.
Metzger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gloin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gloin!
Gloin preventing the sweep.
Gloin is looking to advance position but Metzger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Metzger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gloin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gloin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Metzger is looking to take a break and control but Gloin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metzger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Metzger!
Gloin throws a series of punches but Metzger moves out of range.
Gloin misses with a wild combination.
Gloin dodges the punch combination from Metzger.
Metzger throws a right and a left that Gloin avoids nicely.
Gimli Gloin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Gloin misses.
Gloin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloin throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Metzger pushes Gloin up against the cage in a clinch.
Metzger successfully pulls guard.
Gloin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gloin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metzger wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metzger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Metzger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gloin throws a right hand that Metzger ducks under and follows up with a left that Metzger also avoids with ease.
Metzger drives through with a takedown into Gloin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gloin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metzger prevents Gloin from getting back to his feet.
Metzger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gloin swinging wildly here.
Metzger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metzger wants to take a breather but Gloin is having none of it.
Andreas Metzger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gloin kicks Metzger off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gloin throws a right hand that Metzger ducks under and follows up with a left that Metzger also avoids with ease.
Gloin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metzger circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gloin throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gloin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gimli Gloin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metzger lands a glancing blow to the side of Gloin's head.
Metzger has closed the distance and engaged Gloin in a clinch.
Metzger jumps guard and drags Gloin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gloin tries to free his leg and advance position but Metzger is retaining full guard.
Gloin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Metzger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Metzger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Metzger!
Metzger in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Gloin's face as Metzger controls the position.
Gloin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metzger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gloin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Metzger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Metzger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gloin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Metzger wants to free his trapped foot but Gloin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metzger prevents Gloin from improving his position.
Gloin actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloin is trying to stand up here but Metzger is controlling him well.
Metzger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gloin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gloin is trying to stand up here but Metzger is controlling him well.
Metzger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gloin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Metzger stalling away here and it's allowed Gloin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gloin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metzger is one step ahead there.
Metzger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gloin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger preventing the sweep.
Metzger postures up in Gloin's guard and throws a big left but Gloin blocks it.
Andreas Metzger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gloin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metzger controls the pace.
Metzger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andreas Metzger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gloin misses with the combination.
Gloin is looking to clinch but Metzger is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gloin was covering up waiting for the punch and Metzger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Metzger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Metzger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metzger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Metzger!
Andreas Metzger made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ade Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ade Winner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ade Winner!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid wants to clinch.
Quaid tries to clinch there but Winner circles away.
Quaid tries to clinch but Winner moves out of range.
Quaid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Douglas Quaid has been cut.
Quaid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winner counters with a straight right hand.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winner connects with a single shot there.
Quaid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid pushes Winner up against the cage in a clinch.
Quaid tries to score a body lock takedown but Winner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quaid goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winner prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winner breaks from the clinch.
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Quaid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quaid tries for a takedown but Winner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
and Winner counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Quaid! He's just covering up as Winner starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ade Winner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Rimmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago has chosen -Frank Sinatra - as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Rimmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rimmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santiago under the eye.
Santiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rimmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santiago.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Rimmer.
Santiago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Rimmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santiago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arnold Rimmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Rimmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rimmer misses.
Rimmer misses with a straight left.
Rimmer misses with a hook
and Santiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Santiago.
It looks like Arnold Rimmer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rimmer throws a right hand that misses
and Santiago counters with a nice leg kick.
Santiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimmer is in trouble now - Santiago has advanced to mount!
Santiago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Santiago trying to control but Rimmer is having none of it.
Rimmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Rimmer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Santiago unloads with some shots from mount but Rimmer bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rimmer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago trying to control but Rimmer is having none of it.
Santiago punching from mount but Rimmer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Santiago working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rimmer turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Santiago off and cradles Rimmer's limp body as Santiago celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jorge Santiago!
Post fight, an emotional Jorge Santiago said 'Amsterdam, my new home away from home, you are beautiful. Ladies, room 69 at the De L'Europe. Bring a friend.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem comes to the cage accompanied by CRO-MAGS - We Gotta Know. Gutzeit has chosen Sobota- Do gory leb as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutzeit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubereem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gutzeit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gutzeit is pressing down on Ubereem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ubereem is holding on for now.
Gutzeit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutzeit content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutzeit prevents Ubereem from standing back up.
Gutzeit passes to full mount!
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
Ubereem squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Gutzeit content just to control the position here.
Gutzeit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutzeit wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet.
Gutzeit trying to control but Ubereem is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gutzeit.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gutzeit scoring with strikes but Ubereem is staying in there.
Gutzeit controlling his opponent.
Ubereem tries to buck Gutzeit off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gutzeit content just to control the position here.
Ubereem is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem is looking to improve his position but Gutzeit isn't that keen on the idea.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet.
Gutzeit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Ubereem really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gutzeit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gutzeit controlling from mount.
Gutzeit scoring with strikes but Ubereem is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to control but Gutzeit is having none of it.
Gutzeit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Gutzeit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gutzeit wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
Ubereem bucks up and throws Gutzeit to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ubereem is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gutzeit moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomek Gutzeit!
Tomek Gutzeit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Brona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Jonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Brona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adolf Jonsen's chin.
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205 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Brona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Jonsen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brona avoids the body shot from Jonsen.
Brona misses with a series of wild punches.
Brona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonsen swivels and escapes.
Jonsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brona.
Brona shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonsen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Brona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brona dives in and grabs Jonsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonsen pushes down on Brona's head and hops out.
Jonsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brona shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsen tries to sprawl out of it but Brona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonsen lands the left hand.
Brona shoots for a takedown but Jonsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonsen stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Jonsen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brona's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jonsen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Adolf Jonsen!
Adolf Jonsen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie PhoQus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mursu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Someday I'll be the Champ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ilkka Mursu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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245 lbs
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272 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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie PhoQus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilkka Mursu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mursu slips a jab from PhoQus.
PhoQus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and PhoQus wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from PhoQus misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mursu.
PhoQus misses with a few strikes there.
PhoQus throws a lazy right hand but Mursu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PhoQus misses with a few strikes there.
Eddie PhoQus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PhoQus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mursu in his tracks.
PhoQus throws a jab but it's blocked by Mursu.
Nice uppercut lands for PhoQus. That snapped Mursu's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for PhoQus.
PhoQus lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for PhoQus. That snapped Mursu's head back.
PhoQus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mursu. Mursu gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie PhoQus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilkka Mursu.
PhoQus misses with an uppercut. Mursu saw that one coming.
PhoQus looks to throw the jab but Mursu is out of range.
PhoQus throws a lazy uppercut
and Mursu counters with a single leg into guard. PhoQus didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
PhoQus has Mursu pulled in close to control his posture.
Mursu postures up in PhoQus's guard and throws a big left but PhoQus blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mursu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mursu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mursu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mursu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mursu throws a strike aimed at the side of PhoQus's head but PhoQus avoids it well.
PhoQus is looking for a sweep.
Mursu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mursu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Mursu.
Mursu is putting a hurting on PhoQus here, landing some big shots from side control.
PhoQus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
PhoQus can't do much from the bottom here.
PhoQus is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mursu is working PhoQus over with some ground and pound from side control.
PhoQus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
PhoQus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mursu.
Mursu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. PhoQus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mursu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, PhoQus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mursu's guard! Nice work there by PhoQus!
Mursu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. PhoQus stacks Mursu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by PhoQus!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus taking a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mursu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eddie PhoQus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mursu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mursu walks into a straight right hand from PhoQus.
PhoQus lands a nice shot to the body.
PhoQus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eddie PhoQus is winning the standup battle so far.
Mursu walks into a straight right hand from PhoQus.
PhoQus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mursu manages to avoid it.
PhoQus throws a jab but it's blocked by Mursu.
Mursu blocks a jab.
Mursu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
PhoQus thows a left - swing and a miss!
PhoQus throws the left hand but Mursu avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mursu dives in and grabs PhoQus's left leg, looking for a takedown. PhoQus pushes down on Mursu's head and hops out.
Mursu moves out of range as PhoQus strikes.
Mursu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
PhoQus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mursu.
Mursu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PhoQus.
No joy there for PhoQus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mursu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PhoQus.
Mursu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eddie PhoQus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilkka Mursu.
PhoQus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
PhoQus throws a series of punches but Mursu avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mursu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PhoQus.
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!
PhoQus throws an overhand right that lands on Mursu's shoulder, as Mursu tries to avoid the shot.
Mursu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
PhoQus throws an off balance right hand
and Mursu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for PhoQus!
PhoQus is desperately trying to improve his position but Mursu has a good base and remains in mount.
PhoQus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mursu.
Mursu throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting PhoQus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
PhoQus wants to control but Mursu is having none of it.
Mursu with the ground and pound from mount.
PhoQus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mursu lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mursu unloads with some shots from mount but PhoQus bucks and avoids them well.
Mursu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, PhoQus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mursu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mursu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of PhoQus's face.
PhoQus wants to hold on but Mursu pushes him away.
Mursu looking for a guillotine from mount but PhoQus is having none of it.
Mursu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of PhoQus's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mursu unloads with some shots from mount but PhoQus bucks and avoids them well.
Mursu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PhoQus is trying desperately to improve position.
Mursu working PhoQus over with strikes here.
PhoQus tries to hold on but Mursu pushes him away.
Mursu working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but PhoQus slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
PhoQus tries to roll over but Mursu keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PhoQus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Eddie PhoQus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
PhoQus slaps away a takedown attempt from Mursu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
PhoQus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
PhoQus swings for the body but Mursu moves out of range.
PhoQus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mursu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PhoQus.
Mursu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into PhoQus's guard.
Mursu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
PhoQus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mursu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PhoQus is trying to control the position but Mursu postures up.
Mursu preventing the sweep.
Mursu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed PhoQus's guard.
PhoQus is doing well to control the position and prevent Mursu from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mursu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mursu trying to pass the guard but PhoQus defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PhoQus tries to roll over but Mursu keeps him under control.
Mursu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mursu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mursu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mursu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but PhoQus sees it coming and defends easily.
Ilkka Mursu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mursu slips a nice elbow through PhoQus's hands, connecting with PhoQus's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mursu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PhoQus's head.
Mursu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mursu 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.
PhoQus tries to get to full guard but Mursu has control of the leg.
Ilkka Mursu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mursu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, PhoQus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mursu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mursu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and PhoQus defends it well.
PhoQus is controlling Mursu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
PhoQus tries to roll over but Mursu keeps him under control.
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. Mursu connects with a nice short shot to PhoQus's temple.
Eddie PhoQus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mursu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mursu tries to pass the half guard into mount. PhoQus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mursu throwing shots but PhoQus is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilkka Mursu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think PhoQus 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie PhoQus!
Eddie PhoQus made sure to mention his sponsor, The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creston comes to the cage accompanied by Beat it. Hunt has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sarmith Creston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Creston swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Creston ducked under it nicely.
Creston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
A big left from Hunt misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Creston.
Creston thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a body kick that stops Creston in his tracks momentarily.
Creston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creston postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Creston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creston has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Creston's guard.
Hunt postures up.
Creston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Creston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creston is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Creston trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creston tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sarmith Creston wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Creston doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Creston misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Creston ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Creston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creston, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creston scores with a punch to the head.
Creston is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creston as he jumps to the side.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Creston saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sarmith Creston will probably get the nod.
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.
Creston tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creston slips under a jab from Hunt.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creston is looking to score with low kicks.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Creston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Creston misses the shot to the body.
Creston throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Creston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook but Creston avoids it easily.
Creston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Creston throws a body kick that misses.
Creston slips under a jab.
Mike Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Creston is just out of range.
Creston catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creston throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creston throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Creston avoids it.
Creston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Creston ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Creston misses.
Creston wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creston keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Creston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt passes Creston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creston defending well though.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Creston's attempt to control the position.
Hunt lands a nice forearm strike.
Hunt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Creston with a big elbow.
Hunt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Creston is avoiding damage well.
Hunt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Creston!
Hunt with the ground and pound from mount.
Hunt unloading with bombs!
Hunt working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt working Creston over with strikes here.
Creston wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt working the ground and pound effectively.
Creston taking shots to the head.
Creston is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Creston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Creston is working hard here to advance position.
Creston seems to have got his legs back now.
Creston regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Creston trying to control here.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Creston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt prevents Creston from improving his position.
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Creston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Creston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Creston moved out of range.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Creston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Creston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Creston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Creston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Creston misses with a low kick.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Creston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Creston throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt cracks the inside of Creston's front leg.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Creston lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Creston jumps back.
Creston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creston.
Creston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creston, right into the meat.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Creston sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Creston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Creston sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creston moves into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Creston is on top in guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Creston from controlling successfully.
Creston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creston looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Creston has wrist control.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Creston has wrist control.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt won't allow Creston to sweep him here.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Creston keeps moving.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Creston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hunt!
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Creston is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is controlling Creston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Creston is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mike Hunt just about did enough to take it.
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.
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Creston was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Creston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Creston wants to sweep but no luck.
Creston keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt works over Creston with some ground and pound from guard.
Creston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Creston working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Creston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.
Creston trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Creston advances position into side control!
Creston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Creston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Creston trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Creston tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
letting Creston counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Creston.
Creston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creston dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Creston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Creston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Creston connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Creston is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creston is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Creston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Creston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creston throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Creston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Creston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Creston defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creston tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Creston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Creston shoots in but no luck this time.
Creston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt lands with a straight right. Creston didn't see that one coming.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Creston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Creston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Creston.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creston is able to avoid easily.
Creston takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Creston throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Creston misses with a straight left.
Creston is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Creston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creston blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Creston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Creston's shoulder, as Creston tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Creston thuds his shin into the meat of Hunt's side.
Creston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Creston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Creston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Creston is just out of range.
Sarmith Creston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creston pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarmith Creston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
A left lands for Creston.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sarmith Creston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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