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UFL 62: Darby vs Dogu PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Hammersmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Devils Groove- Esham 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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186 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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184 cm
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210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Hammersmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Jackson! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jackson looks for a takedown but Hammersmidt sprawls well. Stefan Hammersmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Jackson. Hammersmidt scores with a nice head shot. Hammersmidt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Jackson fails to land the takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Hammersmidt. Jackson looks winded! Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammersmidt throws out the jab. Nice takedown defense from Hammersmidt. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. Hammersmidt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hammersmidt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hammersmidt connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson staying out of range there. Hammersmidt throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease. Hammersmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hammersmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hammersmidt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammersmidt. Hammersmidt stuffs the takedown. Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammersmidt jabs at Jackson's body. Hammersmidt scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson is rocked! Hammersmidt goes for a small jab and connects. Now Hammersmidt goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Jackson stumbles back but Hammersmidt runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Jackson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Jackson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefan Hammersmidt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam De Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Rayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash - Hurt. Sam De Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 cm
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165 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam De Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Rayne! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wolf closes the distance and clinches. Rayne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Wolf pulls guard effortlessly. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Wolf has control of Rayne's left arm, preventing Rayne from doing any damage. Rayne prevents Wolf from getting back to his feet. Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet. Wolf pulls Rayne in close to prevent any damage. Rayne stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf. Rayne stops Wolf from standing up.
Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Wolf shoots in and bounces Rayne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rayne swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wolf sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wolf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Wolf passes easily into side control. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolf taking a breather here. Rayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf cracks Rayne with an elbow. That is naaassty. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wolf misses with the ground and pound. Wolf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Wolf working the head and body with strikes. Rayne seems a little lost for a moment, as Wolf dominates the positioning. Wolf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rayne gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Rayne manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf sitting in guard here, content to control. Wolf stops Rayne from standing up. Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Wolf's corner is telling him to maintain position. Wolf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sam De Wolf has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rayne on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rayne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wolf connects with a decent elbow. Wolf stands up and we're back to a striking position. This has been an exciting period of action! Wolf clinches. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolf as Rayne tries to tie him up. Rayne has Wolf pressed against the cage, preventing Wolf from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Wolf throws an elbow that misses.
Wolf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rayne tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rayne blocks a body shot from Wolf. Wolf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rayne smiles and moves away.
Wolf feints and as Rayne raises his hands in defense, Wolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam De Wolf dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wolf stalling. Rayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wolf is working away from the top position though. Rayne actively working from the bottom here. Wolf is looking to advance position but Rayne won't allow it. Wolf escapes and gets back to his feet. Rayne is breathing heavily. Rayne throws a head kick that misses. Wolf throws a big shot that misses. Rayne gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Rayne manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wolf stands and steps away. Rayne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Wolf 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. Wolf stands and steps away. Rayne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Wolf throws a head kick but Rayne moves out of range.
Sam De Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. 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! Wolf just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf tries to advance to mount but Rayne denies him. Rayne is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it. Wolf moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Rayne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wolf connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here. Wolf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Wolf happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam De Wolf wasn't doing enough on the ground. Wolf throws a right and a left that both miss. Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayne circles away.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rayne napping and manages to drive through into side control! Rayne taking a bit of punishment here - Wolf scoring with strikes. Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rayne can do to turn this around? Wolf stands up and we're back to a striking position. Wolf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wolf content to control rather than advance. Rayne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam De Wolf dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wolf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rayne! Wolf looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sam De Wolf just wasn't active enough. Wolf gets a clinch. Rayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rayne avoids the elbow strike from Wolf, against the cage.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wolf drives through with a takedown into guard. Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Rayne is retaining full guard. Rayne trying to control the position.
Wolf is stalling in the full guard. Wolf wants to pass the guard but Rayne is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Rayne has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Rayne jumps guard but Wolf stands there with Rayne around his waist. Rayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wolf looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wolf blocks a body shot from Rayne. Wolf successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolf has his feet on Rayne's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf closes the distance and pushes Rayne back into the cage. Wolf is looking to take this one to the mat. Wolf lands an elbow just above Rayne 's eye. Rayne is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rayne down to the mat. Rayne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wolf. Wolf controls the position. Wolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wolf is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rayne will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Rayne wants to control but Wolf postures up. Sam De Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Rayne's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rayne looking to control.
Rayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Rayne, not yet. Wolf content to stall in guard here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Sam De Wolf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Wolf gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Sam De Wolf showed his dominance in that final round. Well Wolf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam De Wolf! An out of breath Sam De Wolf 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marteen Van Koos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Klinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Klinch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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194 lbs
1 - 2 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marteen Van Koos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Klinch! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klinch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Koos was covering up waiting for the punch and Klinch finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van Koos pushes Klinch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Klinch fails in his attempt to clinch. Van Koos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klinch defends it nicely. Klinch has closed the distance and engaged Van Koos in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klinch.
It looks like Marteen Van Koos has been cut. Van Koos is looking to take this one to the mat. Klinch controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Koos managing to block the knees to the body from Klinch.
Klinch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Koos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Klinch lands an elbow inside that Van Koos shrugs off. Van Koos being controlled against the cage. Klinch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Klinch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Koos's defenses. Klinch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Koos is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Klinch lands a knee to the body.
Klinch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Koos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klinch lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees to the body from Klinch.
Van Koos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Klinch is stalling here.
Klinch lands an elbow inside. Van Koos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Klinch lands a nice elbow. Klinch lands an elbow just above Van Koos 's eye. Nice elbow from Klinch. Van Koos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klinch prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marteen Van Koos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Klinch lands a damaging elbow. Van Koos takes an elbow to the temple. Van Koos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Klinch is defending well. Klinch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Klinch drops Van Koos with a big knee straight up the middle! Van Koos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Van Koos is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Koos wants to stay close but Klinch steps back to make room for something. Van Koos seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Klinch and Van Koos drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Klinch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bruzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hellio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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140 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
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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, Mario Bruzi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hellio! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bruzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dan Hellio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bruzi instigates a clinch. Bruzi'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. Bruzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hellio cracks Bruzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bruzi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bruzi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Hellio really wants to buck Bruzi off and get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hellio is working to get back to half guard.
Bruzi controlling the pace for now. Hellio tries to hold on but Bruzi pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bruzi controlling from mount. Hellio is working to get back to half guard.
Bruzi avoids the attempt from Hellio to control. Bruzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellio on the ground. Bruzi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Hellio tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bruzi with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hellio wants to hold on but Bruzi pushes him away. Bruzi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bruzi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hellio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hellio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hellio wants to control but Bruzi is having none of it. Bruzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hellio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruzi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bruzi with a couple of short strikes. Hellio tries to hold on but Bruzi pushes him away. Hellio working to try and regain half guard.
Bruzi trying to control but Hellio is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bruzi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Bruzi avoids the attempt from Hellio to control. Hellio swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hellio is squirming around, avoiding Bruzi's attempts to control the action. Bruzi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hellio looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hellio is squirming around, avoiding Bruzi's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Bruzi dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bruzi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hellio to the mat! Hellio manages to get full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hellio holds on and takes a little breather. Bruzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hellio has his feet on Bruzi's thighs here. He's pushed Bruzi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bruzi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Hellio! A relieved looking Dan Hellio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Blume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blume comes to the cage accompanied by Kollegah - Endlösung. Felix Blume has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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262 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Blume! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny York! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! York lands a nice hook to Blume's body. Blume takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Blume moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blume takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. York tries to land a body kick and Blume counters with a flying knee. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blume bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. York swings for the body but Blume moves out of range.
Blume moves into the clinch. Blume breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blume.
York on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blume. Blume obviously looking to wear him down.
York shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blume as he avoids it easily. York misses with a kick to the body and Blume counters with an inside leg kick. York throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Blume. Blume is looking to slow York down with leg kicks. Blume misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blume stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blume wants it to stay on the feet. York looks winded! York misses with a body punch
and Blume counters with a nice low kick that buckles York's knee momentarily. Blume throws a head kick that misses. York tries to clinch but Blume moves away and Blume counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. York is lucky that one didn't land flush. York stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blume. Blume throws a quick inside leg kick. York thows a leg kick but Blume checks it and Blume counters with a low kick, right behind York 's knee. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blume lands a big head kick that sends York tumbling to the mat! Blume takes a step backwards and waves York back to his feet - he wants the finish!
York is rocked! The fight moves into the clinch position. York is still on wobbly legs! Can Blume finish him? Blume lands a big right hand! York is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Blume!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Average Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Average Joe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kim misses with a wild body shot. Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Joe lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand. Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim. Kim shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kim shoots and misses enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab. Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kim. A swing and a miss from Kim. Kim lands with an overhand left. Joe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim. Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kim shoots in but no luck this time. Average Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Kim. A big right from Joe misses. Joe ducks under a wild hook from Kim. Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively. Kim looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range. Joe lands a really nice looking cross but Kim seems unphased.
A big right from Joe misses. Kim throws a jab when Joe was well out of range. Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Joe loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joe misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely. Joe misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming. Joe connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kim closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joe's guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kim sitting in guard here, content to control. Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kim wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position. Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Joe. Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim controls from within his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Joe has his hands on Kim's head, controlling the position. Joe is trying to control the position but Kim postures up. Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kim advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Joe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Joe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joe tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it. Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kim has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Joe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kim yanks on the arm and Joe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Kim! Our winner, Roberto Kim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abaka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to Thrill - AC/DC. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hartlock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abaka Khan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khan misses with a head kick.
Abaka Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khan throws a body kick that misses. Hartlock blocks a jab. Khan misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Khan. Khan gets a clinch. Khan trying to stall but Hartlock improves his position.
Hartlock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Hartlock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hartlock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khan clinches with his opponent.
Hartlock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hartlock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hartlock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hartlock tries to score a body lock takedown but Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Khan lands an elbow inside that Hartlock shrugs off.
It looks like Chris Hartlock has been cut. Hartlock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan missing with knees to the body.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Hartlock blocks it.
Hartlock is trying to pull guard but Khan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Khan lands a good knee to the midsection. Hartlock won't want to take too many of those. Nice body punch from Khan. Khan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartlock's defenses. Hartlock is trying to pull guard but Khan has him pressed against the cage. Hartlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartlock can't get the takedown.
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hartlock is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hartlock has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Khan effectively controlling the action here. Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan misses with a knee to the head. Hartlock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan delivers a nice body kick. Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Khan pushes Hartlock up against the cage in a clinch. Hartlock takes an elbow to the forehead. Khan is pressed up against the cage. Hartlock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khan down to the mat. Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khan trying to stall but Hartlock improves his position.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartlock is defending well for now. Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartlock avoids the damage to the body. Khan lands with a right to the head. Hartlock wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Hartlock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Khan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hartlock gets control of Khan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hartlock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hartlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hartlock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khan wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving. Hartlock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. This has been an exciting period of action! Hartlock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well. Khan with a nice head shot there. Hartlock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hartlock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hartlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Khan looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abaka Khan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris Hartlock'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.
Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
Khan lands a knee to the head.
Hartlock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Khan scoring with some ground and pound. Hartlock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into half guard.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Nice strikes from Khan there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartlock has managed to free his arm - good work. Khan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hartlock controls his leg. Khan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartlock keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan tries to pass to full mount but Hartlock defends it. Hartlock is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hartlock looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Khan stands and steps away. Hartlock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Khan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Khan pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartlock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hartlock tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartlock drops back down to his feet.
Khan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartlock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartlock blocks an elbow strike. Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartlock avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hartlock tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartlock drops back down to his feet.
Hartlock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hartlock can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hartlock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hartlock looking to stall.
Hartlock avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Hartlock blocks with his arms.
Hartlock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hartlock is defending well for now. Khan gets underhooks to prevent Hartlock's takedown attempt.
Hartlock is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A knee to the head by Khan.
Hartlock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khan smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartlock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Hartlock tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hartlock pulls guard successfully.
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Hartlock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartlock is keeping the position for now. Hartlock is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khan frees his head nicely. Oh but Hartlock has switched to an armbar! Khan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chris Hartlock! An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Hartlock thanked Untouchable Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolek Lolkowski (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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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuri Nate! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bolek Lolkowski! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lolkowski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lolkowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lolkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nate looking for a sweep. Not yet Nate, not yet. Nate keeping moving, preventing Lolkowski from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Nate is retaining full guard. Lolkowski throwing strikes but missing. Lolkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lolkowski postures up.
Lolkowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nate wants to sweep but no luck. Nate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lolkowski wants to pass the guard but Nate is keeping the position. Nate is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lolkowski rolls with it to try and escape but Nate cranks on the arm and Lolkowski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuri Nate! After winning the bout, Yuri Nate 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 Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Darby's choice of entrance music: Real American. 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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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Darby! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darby misses the jab. Dogu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dogu working away. Darby being controlled for a moment. Darby can't do much from the bottom here. Dogu throwing shots but missing, from side control. Dogu has knee on belly momentarily but Darby bucks him off and regains half guard. Dogu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dogu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dogu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dogu is stalling here. Darby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dogu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Darby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Darby throws a strike aimed at the side of Dogu's head but Dogu avoids it well. Dogu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Darby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dogu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Darby trying to control the position but Dogu is working away. Darby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darby is looking to take a break and control but Dogu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dogu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darby off and has taken his back! Dogu connects with a big shot to the side of Darby's head.
Dogu missing with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Darby covering up well and avoiding damage. Dogu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Dogu cracks Darby with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Darby from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dogu lands shots from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darby trying to control the action but Dogu just sinks the hooks in. Dogu scores with punches from the back.
Darby has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dogu. Darby trying to control the hands but Dogu breaks the grip. Darby is taking damage to the body and head. Dogu is controlling the position but Darby somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Dogu is trying to control. Darby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Darby is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Darby is looking to control Dogu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darby avoid being mounted? Dogu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darby keeps working. Dogu is thwarting Darby's attempts to control the position. Dogu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dogu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dogu is keen to just control but Darby is a slippery customer. Darby wants to control but Dogu is keeping busy and won't allow it. Darby keeps control of the position for the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Darby throws an overhand right that lands on Dogu's shoulder, as Dogu tries to avoid the shot. Darby jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dogu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dogu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darby but Darby pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dogu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Darby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dogu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darby moves away. Dogu missing with a left hand there. Darby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dogu. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orkan Dogu. That's going to take a lot out of him. No joy there for Darby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Dogu finds it's way through Darby's defenses. Dogu thows a body shot but no joy. Darby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dogu. Darby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogu. Darby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Darby scores with a four punch combination! Dogu tries to clinch up but Darby circles away and keeps his distance. Dogu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darby. Dogu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dogu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darby moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Darby misses with an uppercut. Dogu saw that one coming. Darby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Darby. A punch combination from Darby misses. Darby dodges the punch combination from Dogu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dogu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darby swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dogu throws the left hand but Darby avoids the punch easily. Darby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dogu counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dogu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darby. Darby misses with a double jab
and Dogu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dogu. Darby 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. Dogu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Orkan Dogu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dogu postures up.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Darby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dogu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dogu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Darby looks to land a left hand but Dogu moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Darby misses with an uppercut. Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darby. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big right from Dogu misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dogu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Darby lands with a good body shot. Dogu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Dogu misses with an uppercut. Dogu gets a clinch. Dogu throws a head punch that misses. Dogu lands a hook that snaps the head of Darby backwards. Dogu tries to score a body lock takedown but Darby shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dogu throws a head punch that misses. Darby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dogu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Darby is looking to break free of the clinch but Dogu has double underhooks. Darby is trying to break the clinch but Dogu is controlling him. Dogu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dogu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dogu chips away with some ground and pound. Dogu postures up and lands a big shot to Darby's brow. Dogu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darby works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dogu with a nice head shot there. Dogu preventing the sweep. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dogu throws an elbow that misses. Darby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dogu's guard. Nice move by Darby! Darby tries to free his leg and advance position but Dogu is retaining full guard. Dogu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dogu wants to sweep here but Darby controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dogu 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dogu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Darby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dogu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Darby quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dogu trying to control from Darby's half guard. Darby has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Dogu trying to control but Darby is working from the bottom. Darby is trying to keep Dogu in close.
Dogu throws a big right hand that misses. Darby is trying to keep Dogu in close.
Darby keeping moving, preventing Dogu from controlling successfully. Darby seems keen to control Dogu's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Darby. Dogu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darby counters with a straight right hand. Dogu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Darby's guard. Dogu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Darby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dogu manages to get himself to full guard.
Darby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dogu working a defensive guard here.
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! Dogu wants to sweep here but Darby controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dogu on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dogu throws an overhand right that lands on Darby's shoulder, as Darby tries to avoid the shot. Dogu fails with the takedown. Dogu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Dogu forces Darby back against the cage and clinches. Darby blocks an uppercut.
Dogu misses with a short punch on the inside. A hook to the body from Dogu.
Dogu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darby backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dogu misses with some punches.
Dogu throws a punch but it's blocked by Darby. Dogu lands a shoulder strike. Dogu misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dogu.
Darby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dogu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dogu misses with a short punch on the inside. Dogu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A nice right hand lands inside from Dogu. Dogu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dogu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dogu tries to work over Darby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Darby is trying to break free. Dogu misses with a short punch on the inside. Darby can't break the clinch.
Dogu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dogu lands with a left to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Darby blocks an uppercut.
Darby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orkan Dogu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Darby. Dogu gets through Darby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dogu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Darby is trying to keep an underhook but Dogu manages to get the takedown into half guard. Dogu wants to free his trapped foot but Darby is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dogu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dogu lands with a punch from half guard. Dogu scoring with strikes to the body and head. Darby has hold of Dogu's hands but Dogu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Dogu looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Dogu trying to control from half guard but Darby is working away. Dogu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dogu is trying to control. Darby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Darby trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dogu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Darby is concentrating on defense, preventing Dogu from advancing position. Dogu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dogu thows a huge punch but Darby dodges it nicely.
Darby trying to hold on to Dogu's head to control him but Dogu postures up.
Darby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dogu. Dogu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dogu passes the guard and advances to mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dogu working away from the top, dropping strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu had his way with John Darby in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dogu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darby is fending him off so far but Dogu persists. Nope, Darby circles away and we're back to standing. Darby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dogu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Darby. Darby throws the left hand but Dogu avoids the punch easily. Nice defenses there by Darby. Darby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darby blocks a jab. Dogu misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dogu tries to clinch but Darby is having none of it. Dogu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darby. Dogu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darby. John Darby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Darby on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dogu misses the shot to the body. Dogu moves into range and clinches up with Darby. Darby blocks an uppercut.
Dogu is pressed up against the cage. Darby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dogu down to the mat. Dogu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Dogu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dogu swinging wildly here.
John Darby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dogu fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dogu defending well as Darby loads up on a big left hand. Dogu misses with a looping right. Dogu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Darby ducks right into an uppercut from Dogu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darby fails to land with a series of punches.
Darby misses with a wild body shot. Dogu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dogu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darby, pushing him back against the cage. Dogu has a couple of punches blocked by Darby.
Dogu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darby after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orkan Dogu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Darby wants to take the fight to the mat but Dogu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Darby blocking some punches.
Darby tries to break free but Dogu pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Darby misses with a body punch.
Darby is trying to break the clinch but Dogu is controlling him. Dogu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dogu misses with a hook from the clinch. Dogu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dogu misses with some punches.
Darby misses with a punch on the inside.
Dogu misses with a short punch on the inside. Darby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Darby with that takedown attempt. Orkan Dogu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Darby is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Dogu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darby throws out the jab. Dogu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight! Orkan Dogu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dogu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orkan Dogu! Orkan Dogu is the new welterweight champion! A victorious Orkan Dogu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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