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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Who - Baba O'Riley. Ortiz has chosen Click Click Boom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilbert Schilt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to clinch but Schilt is having none of it.
Schilt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ortiz moves out of range as Schilt throws a body kick.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schilt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schilt. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tito Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schilt blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Schilt there.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Schilt circles away.
Schilt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortiz. Schilt shrugs it off though.
Schilt lands a jab.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schilt avoids it.
Ortiz misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schilt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt looks for the body kick but Ortiz saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Schilt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schilt tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Schilt is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortiz has double underhooks.
Schilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilbert Schilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schilt tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schilt has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schilt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
A head kick by Ortiz misses
and Schilt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ortiz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to clinch up
and Schilt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schilt leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws a wild body kick that Schilt sees coming a mile off.
Ortiz pushes Schilt up against the cage in a clinch.
Schilt managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schilt.
Ortiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Schilt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz won't allow it.
Schilt struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Schilt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schilt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Schilt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Schilt controls the action.
Schilt has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schilt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schilt blocks it with crossed arms.
Schilt lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Schilt avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schilt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schilt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schilt thows a body kick. Ortiz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ortiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schilt is looking to score with low kicks.
Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortiz keeps control of Schilt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schilt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Schilt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz rushes Schilt and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schilt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schilt throws a low kick but Ortiz avoids it.
Schilt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Schilt misses with some punches.
Schilt breaks from the clinch.
Schilt throws a low kick but Ortiz moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schilt tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schilt can't break the clinch.
Schilt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz misses with a combination
and Schilt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schilt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
Schilt cracks Ortiz with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schilt. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schilt misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Schilt circles away.
A lazy left from Schilt finds it's target.
Schilt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortiz clinches.
Schilt tries to break free but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Schilt has the dominant position.
Schilt tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Schilt back against the cage.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schilt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schilt takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Schilt circles away.
Ortiz wants to clinch
and Schilt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Schilt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schilt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
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 Gilbert Schilt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Schilt.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schilt scores with a leg kick.
Schilt lands a head kick. Ortiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ortiz looks to clinch
and Schilt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Schilt is having none of it.
Schilt throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schilt.
Gilbert Schilt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Schilt circles away.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schilt is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Schilt circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz ducks right into an uppercut from Schilt.
Schilt avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Schilt lands a head shot.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ortiz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz clinches up with Schilt and pushes him back against the cage.
Schilt lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schilt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schilt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schilt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schilt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schilt tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Schilt breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Schilt misses the target.
Schilt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schilt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schilt as he jumps to the side.
Gilbert Schilt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a push kick.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Schilt pushes him off.
Ortiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schilt sprawls well. Schilt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortiz scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schilt takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Schilt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Schilt circles away.
Schilt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
Schilt connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schilt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Schilt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schilt 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 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Caprillo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun. Caio Cesar Caprillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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246 lbs
22 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caprillo avoids the body shot from Soze.
Caprillo ducks right into an uppercut from Soze.
Hannibal Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Caprillo tumbling to the canvas! Soze pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Caprillo was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hannibal Soze!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Fierro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fierro's choice of entrance music: Punkrocker. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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217 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Schroeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonnie Fierro!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fierro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schroeder moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jonnie Fierro has been cut.
Good shot there by Schroeder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schroeder misses with a straight left.
Schroeder fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fierro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fierro looks to clinch but Schroeder throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fierro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Schroeder!
Brian Schroeder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tota Lidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lidel's choice of entrance music: Dry Kill Logic - Lost. 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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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tota Lidel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lidel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Lidel throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch misses with a body shot.
Lidel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lidel throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Lidel on that attempt.
Lidel looks for a takedown but Lynch sprawls well.
Lidel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lidel breaks the clinch.
Lynch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lynch throws a right hand that Lidel ducks under and follows up with a left that Lidel also avoids with ease.
Lidel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lynch being controlled for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lidel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynch keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch defending against the ground and pound.
Lidel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lidel slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Lidel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lidel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lynch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lidel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lidel.
Lidel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lidel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lynch's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lidel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lynch to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lidel off to one side.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tota Lidel.
Lidel shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lidel throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Lynch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lidel walks into a straight right hand from Lynch.
It looks like Tota Lidel has been cut.
Lynch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lidel takes one to the chin there.
Lynch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lidel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lidel throws a hook but Lynch blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidel wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lidel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Lidel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Lidel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lidel lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Lidel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tota Lidel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lidel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Danny Lynch has been cut.
Lynch is looking to chop away at Lidel's legs.
Danny Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lidel checks a low kick from Lynch.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lidel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lidel is rocked!
Lynch finds Lidel's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lidel flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lynch lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lidel will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Lynch!
Danny Lynch made sure to mention his sponsor, nope in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kimaljdi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimaljdi comes to the cage accompanied by Changes. Ellis has chosen Avril Lavigne - Hot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Kimaljdi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ellis. Those never looked like landing.
Ellis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimaljdi misses the target.
Ellis checks a low kick from Kimaljdi.
A big left from Kimaljdi misses.
Kimaljdi wants to land a leg kick but Ellis is out of range.
Kimaljdi throws a series of strikes that have Ellis backpedaling.
Kimaljdi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Kimaljdi misses the shot to the body.
Kimaljdi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimaljdi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimaljdi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick but Ellis moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaljdi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kimaljdi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimaljdi misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kimaljdi.
Ellis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ellis swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Ellis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kimaljdi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi misses with a kick to the body.
Kimaljdi throws a lazy body kick
and Ellis counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ellis counters with a series of strikes. Kimaljdi will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimaljdi looks for the body kick but Ellis saw that one coming.
Kimaljdi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kimaljdi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimaljdi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Kimaljdi misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis counters with a good, hard body kick but Kimaljdi shrugs it off.
Kimaljdi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kimaljdi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellis.
Kimaljdi tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimaljdi misses with a leg kick
and Ellis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kimaljdi is breathing heavily.
Kimaljdi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kimaljdi blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kimaljdi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kimaljdi cracks Ellis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kimaljdi throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ellis checks a low kick from Kimaljdi.
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimaljdi lands with a cross.
Kimaljdi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marek Kimaljdi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimaljdi throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Kimaljdi throws a lazy body kick
and Ellis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anthony Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimaljdi is looking to slow Ellis down with leg kicks.
Kimaljdi throws a low kick, looking for Ellis's leg but Ellis calmly moves out of range.
Kimaljdi misses with a body punch
and Ellis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kimaljdi thinking.
Kimaljdi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
Ellis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Kimaljdi misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimaljdi misses with a body shot.
Kimaljdi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellis is out of range and Kimaljdi settles back down.
Kimaljdi throws a right hand that Ellis ducks under and follows up with a left that Ellis also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kimaljdi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kimaljdi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ellis will feel that in the morning.
Ellis tries to bum rush Kimaljdi with a series of wild strikes but Kimaljdi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kimaljdi misses with a takedown attempt - Ellis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kimaljdi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ellis counters with a low kick, right behind Kimaljdi 's knee.
Kimaljdi cracks the inside of Ellis's front leg.
Kimaljdi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ellis counters with a nice body shot.
Kimaljdi checks the leg kick.
Kimaljdi throws a push kick but Ellis slaps the foot to one side.
Kimaljdi thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marek Kimaljdi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimaljdi misses with a body shot.
Kimaljdi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ellis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaljdi tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellis lands a jab.
It looks like Marek Kimaljdi has been cut.
Kimaljdi misses with a wild body shot.
Kimaljdi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kimaljdi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ellis counters with a left to the body.
Kimaljdi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kimaljdi throws out a loose jab but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kimaljdi in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis checks a leg kick.
Ellis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimaljdi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ellis counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimaljdi circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Kimaljdi is predictable there
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ellis. No joy for Kimaljdi on that attempt.
Kimaljdi walks into a jab.
Ellis scores with a jab.
Ellis thumps Kimaljdi with a low kick.
Ellis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kimaljdi's head backwards.
Marek Kimaljdi's cut is getting worse.
Kimaljdi throws a low kick but Ellis moves out of range easily.
Kimaljdi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimaljdi.
Ellis lands a leg kick that knocks Kimaljdi off balance momentarily.
Kimaljdi throws a body kick that misses
and Ellis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a nice looking body shot.
Ellis throws a leg kick which misses Kimaljdi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kimaljdi tries to avoid it.
Kimaljdi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis pushes Kimaljdi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ellis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimaljdi backwards.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Ellis tries to stall but Kimaljdi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kimaljdi misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Kimaljdi controls the action.
Kimaljdi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliss head.
Ellis tries to work over Kimaljdi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimaljdi breaks the clinch.
Kimaljdi lands with a good body shot.
Kimaljdi throws a front kick aimed at Ellis's knee but Ellis avoids it well.
Kimaljdi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kimaljdi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Kimaljdi is looking to wear down Ellis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimaljdi is looking to land body kicks.
Ellis wants to land a leg kick but Kimaljdi is out of range.
Kimaljdi lands a leg kick that knocks Ellis off balance momentarily.
Kimaljdi misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Ellis.
Kimaljdi scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Kimaljdi's cut.
That's time! Kimaljdi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellis, as that shot connected.
Kimaljdi tries to land a body kick
and Ellis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimaljdi tries to score with a low kick but Ellis moves his leg out of the way.
Kimaljdi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kimaljdi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellis cracks Kimaljdi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kimaljdi falls to his knees and Ellis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arbi Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glasgow comes to the cage accompanied by Sail by Armin van Buuren. 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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217 lbs
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216 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Glasgow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arbi Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glasgow misses with the combination.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Glasgow moved out of range.
Glasgow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minasian misses the shot to the body.
Glasgow misses with a body kick.
Minasian throws a body punch but Glasgow moves out of range.
Glasgow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glasgow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minasian.
Glasgow throws a right hand that Minasian ducks under and follows up with a left that Minasian also avoids with ease.
Glasgow shoots for a takedown but Minasian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minasian swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Glasgow. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Minasian coming out on top.
Glasgow throws an overhand right that lands on Minasian's shoulder, as Minasian tries to avoid the shot.
Glasgow throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glasgow closes the distance and clinches up with Minasian, looking for a takedown. Glasgow pushes Minasian against the cage but Minasian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minasian walks into a left hand.
Minasian leaves Glasgow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Glasgow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glasgow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minasian shoots in and bounces Glasgow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Minasian is looking to stand up but Glasgow won't let him.
Minasian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glasgow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minasian has managed to get both his arms back between Glasgow's legs - danger averted.
Glasgow looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Glasgow keeps moving.
Minasian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Glasgow is proving hard to escape from.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Arbi Minasian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Minasian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minasian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glasgow has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glasgow throws a jab when Minasian was well out of range.
Minasian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Minasian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glasgow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minasian somewhat.
Glasgow lands a jab-cross combination.
Minasian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glasgow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glasgow throws a series of punches but Minasian avoids them all with ease.
Glasgow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minasian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Glasgow misses with a takedown attempt
and Minasian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow throws a series of punches but Minasian moves out of range.
Minasian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Glasgow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian thuds his right hand into Glasgow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tom Glasgow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian throws a shot from downtown. Glasgow moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Minasian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minasian.
Glasgow shoots in and bounces Minasian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Glasgow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glasgow prevents Minasian from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arbi Minasian will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minasian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glasgow counters with an inside leg kick.
Glasgow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minasian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glasgow defends it nicely.
Glasgow ducks right into an uppercut from Minasian.
Minasian lunges at Glasgow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Glasgow's hand.
Glasgow slips a jab from Minasian.
Glasgow throws a nice looking combination but Minasian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minasian shoots for a double leg takedown but Glasgow sprawls well. He's pushed Minasian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tom Glasgow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arbi Minasian.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Glasgow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Minasian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Glasgow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minasian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Glasgow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Minasian sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian can't do much from the bottom here.
Glasgow working the head and body with strikes.
Minasian is trying to buck Glasgow off.
Glasgow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Glasgow landing a few strikes.
Glasgow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Glasgow tries for a kimura but Minasian is defending well.
Glasgow working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glasgow staying calm.
Glasgow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Glasgow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Minasian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Glasgow tries to move into full mount but can't pass Minasian's legs.
Glasgow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow working the head and body with strikes.
Minasian taking a bit of punishment here - Glasgow scoring with strikes.
Glasgow throws a strike aimed at the side of Minasian's head but Minasian avoids it well.
Minasian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Glasgow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Glasgow in side control, throwing shots but Minasian defends.
Glasgow is putting a hurting on Minasian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Glasgow working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glasgow throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Glasgow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Glasgow off and has taken his back!
Minasian misses with an elbow to the head.
What can Glasgow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Minasian throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Minasian trying to control.
Glasgow tries to escape but Minasian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minasian keeps control of the position easily here as Glasgow tries to buck him off.
Glasgow tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Glasgow dominated that second round.
That's time! Glasgow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minasian leaves Glasgow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Minasian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glasgow throws out the jab.
Glasgow wants to clinch up but Minasian keeps it at a distance.
Glasgow throws a combination that misses
and Minasian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minasian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glasgow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minasian.
Minasian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glasgow misses with a wild combination.
Minasian throws a shot to the body.
Minasian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minasian misses with a body shot.
Glasgow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian throws a one two combo.
Glasgow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Minasian misses.
Glasgow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Minasian's half guard.
Glasgow stops Minasian from getting back to his feet.
Minasian trying to control here.
Glasgow prevents Minasian from standing back up.
Glasgow throwing shots but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Glasgow is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow trying to control from Minasian's half guard. Minasian has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Glasgow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glasgow passes into half guard.
Glasgow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian wants to get back to his feet.
Glasgow is looking to take a break and control but Minasian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow stalling away here and it's allowed Minasian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Glasgow is standing up over Minasian. Minasian looks to escape but Glasgow dives into side control.
Check out the look on Glasgow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian is trying to get back to his feet.
Glasgow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Glasgow working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to escape but Glasgow is in control.
Minasian is looking for a sweep.
Minasian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Glasgow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Glasgow eventually gives up the hold.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glasgow winds up and cracks Minasian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Glasgow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minasian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Glasgow clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Glasgow moved out of range.
Minasian keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Minasian lands.
Glasgow misses with a two punch combination.
Glasgow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minasian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glasgow scrambles back to his feet.
Minasian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Glasgow fails to land with a series of punches.
Glasgow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minasian motions for Glasgow to come forward. Minasian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glasgow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minasian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glasgow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minasian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glasgow misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Minasian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Minasian.
Glasgow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow has a takedown stuffed.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glasgow. Minasian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minasian scores with a jab.
Glasgow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minasian clobbers Glasgow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glasgow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Glasgow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Glasgow moved out of range.
Minasian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glasgow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minasian is in Glasgow's guard.
Minasian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minasian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Glasgow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow dodges the ground and pound from Minasian.
Glasgow prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
Minasian working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian just content to control the position.
Glasgow tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian looking to control but instead Glasgow has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glasgow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is thwarting Glasgow's attempts to control the position.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Glasgow trying to control here.
Minasian wants to control but Glasgow is keeping him busy.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Arbi Minasian has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Glasgow wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Glasgow quickly recovers to half guard.
Minasian controlling the action here.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glasgow keeps working.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Glasgow defends it.
Glasgow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minasian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arbi Minasian dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Glasgow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minasian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glasgow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glasgow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minasian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glasgow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minasian as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glasgow is defended easily by Minasian.
Glasgow doesn't manage to clinch there - Minasian circles away.
Minasian lands an overhand right.
Minasian fails to land the takedown.
Glasgow misses with a left hand
and Minasian counters with a straight right hand.
Minasian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian throws a big shot that misses.
Glasgow misses with a wild combination.
Glasgow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minasian circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Glasgow misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Glasgow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Glasgow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glasgow takes one on the button.
Glasgow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Minasian scores with a nice strike.
Minasian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glasgow throws a right and a left that Minasian avoids nicely.
Glasgow just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glasgow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minasian wants to get back to full guard.
Glasgow is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Glasgow throwing shots but Minasian is blocking nicely.
Minasian is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glasgow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minasian's head.
Glasgow prevents Minasian from standing back up.
Glasgow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet.
Glasgow 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.
Glasgow seems to be looking for submissions.
Tom Glasgow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glasgow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minasian is just riding it out for now. Glasgow eventually gives up the hold.
Minasian gets full guard.
Minasian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glasgow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Glasgow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glasgow trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Glasgow throws a big elbow that misses.
Minasian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minasian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glasgow is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glasgow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Minasian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glasgow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Glasgow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Glasgow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Glasgow!
Tom Glasgow retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolf Brox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Benton's chin.
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168 lbs
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170 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
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randolf Brox!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brox circles away quickly and effectively.
Benton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benton prevents Brox from escaping the position.
Benton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Benton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Benton landing strikes.
Benton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brox wants to control but Benton postures up.
Benton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brox works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Benton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brox to stand up.
Brox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benton tries to land a leg kick but Brox saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brox defends it nicely.
Benton looks to clinch
enabling Brox to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton throws a combination that misses
and Brox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brox tries to pass to full mount but Benton defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Brox seems to be working for a kimura but Benton defends the submission attempt.
Brox is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brox drops an elbow to the side of Benton's head.
Brox tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Benton wants to control but Brox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Brox manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brox with good strikes from the mount here!
Brox lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Benton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brox lands a big elbow.
Oh Benton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brox connects with a bit shot that sees Benton covering up! More strikes from Brox and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brox is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randolf Brox!
A very excited looking Randolf Brox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shadows Fall - Still I Rise. Fedor Overeem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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240 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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Overeem misses its intended target.
Overeem shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Overeem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Simpson does it's job there.
Simpson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Overeem on the side of the head.
Simpson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Overeem if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Overeem misses.
Simpson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Overeem's head.
Simpson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Overeem's ribcage.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Overeem looks winded!
Simpson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Simpson tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is working Overeem over against the cage.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Simpson.
Simpson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Overeem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Overeem takes a shot to the head.
Simpson working Overeem over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Simpson obliges.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Simpson pushes Overeem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overeem jumps guard but Simpson stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edward Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Overeem.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Simpson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simpson tests Overeem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Simpson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simpson.
Overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Overeem's hands.
Overeem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson works Overeem's body with a nice hook.
Simpson rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Simpson.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Simpson.
Overeem is rocked!
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Overeem is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Simpson.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Overeem with a big uppercut! Overeem tries to clinch up but Simpson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Overeem to the mat! Overeem covers up and Simpson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Torrado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Per Saukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osvaldo Torrado's chin.
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34
272 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osvaldo Torrado!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko throws a chopping leg kick but Torrado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saukko staying out of range there.
Saukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torrado manages to avoid it.
Saukko throws a hook to the side of Torrado's head but Torrado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Torrado sprawls well.
Saukko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Saukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrado was well out of range. Poor timing from Saukko.
Saukko stuns Torrado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrado dodges the punch combination from Saukko.
Saukko missing with a left hand there. Torrado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko tries to clinch up.
Saukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torrado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saukko throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrado was well out of range. Poor timing from Saukko.
Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko misses with a left hand
and Torrado counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Torrado.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saukko.
Torrado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saukko misses with a body punch
and Torrado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Torrado leaves Saukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torrado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Saukko misses its intended target.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torrado.
Saukko misses with the combination.
Saukko throws a shot from downtown. Torrado moves away and avoids it.
Saukko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saukko shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrado slips a straight right by Saukko.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torrado counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torrado as he avoids it easily.
Torrado throws a jab when Saukko was well out of range.
Torrado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torrado works over Saukko's head and body with a nice combination.
Torrado avoids the body shot from Saukko.
Saukko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torrado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko.
Torrado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Saukko tries for a takedown but Torrado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torrado throws a hook to the side of Saukko's head but Saukko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrado misses with a looping right.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Torrado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko dives in and grabs Torrado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torrado pushes down on Saukko's head and hops out.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Saukko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Torrado.
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saukko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrado with a jab.
Torrado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saukko misses with a body punch
and Torrado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Torrado sprawls well.
Torrado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saukko's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko blocks a jab.
Torrado throws a series of punches but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a hook to the body
and Torrado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saukko throws a low kick but Torrado avoids it.
Saukko lands with an overhand left.
Torrado moves out of range of the strikes.
Torrado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torrado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torrado to the ground. Saukko is now in Torrado's guard.
Torrado pulls Saukko in to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torrado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Torrado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Torrado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Osvaldo Torrado.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saukko is defended easily by Torrado.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torrado moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Torrado dominated that round.
That's time! Saukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Torrado misses.
Per Saukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saukko throws a hook but Torrado blocks it.
Saukko needs to keep his hands up - Torrado had a free shot at his head there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Torrado. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saukko throws a hook but Torrado blocks it.
Torrado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saukko slips a jab and a cross from Torrado.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Torrado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saukko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saukko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko misses the jab.
Torrado looks to land a left hand but Saukko moved out of range nicely.
Saukko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torrado is out of range and Saukko settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrado staying out of range there.
Saukko misses with a shot to the body
and Torrado counters with a straight right hand.
Torrado connects with the punch.
Saukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torrado.
Torrado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saukko looks for a takedown but Torrado sprawls well.
Torrado throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.
Saukko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torrado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torrado throws out a powerful jab.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torrado scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saukko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Osvaldo Torrado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saukko gets a takedown into half guard.
Torrado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torrado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saukko tries to hold on but Torrado pushes him away.
Torrado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torrado tries to control but Saukko wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko working to try and regain half guard.
Torrado looking to control but Saukko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torrado controlling from mount.
Osvaldo Torrado has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saukko throws the left hand but Torrado avoids the punch easily.
Torrado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saukko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torrado is fending him off so far but Saukko persists. Nope, Torrado circles away and we're back to standing.
Torrado missing with a left hand there. Saukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Jab by Saukko.
Torrado throws a lazy right hand but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Saukko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torrado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torrado tries to avoid it but Saukko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torrado to the ground. Torrado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrado defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Saukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saukko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrado throws a hook but Saukko blocks it.
A jab from Torrado finds it's way through Saukko's defenses.
Torrado throws a one two combo.
Saukko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Torrado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrado was well out of range. Poor timing from Saukko.
Saukko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saukko thows a body shot but no joy.
Torrado misses with an uppercut. Saukko saw that one coming.
Torrado throws a body punch but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko staying out of range there.
Saukko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torrado.
Nice takedown defense from Torrado. No joy for Saukko on that attempt.
Good work by Torrado as he checks the leg kick.
Osvaldo Torrado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saukko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Torrado.
Torrado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Torrado lands a left and a right that send Saukko crashing to the mat, dazed. Torrado thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrado throws a combination. Saukko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Torrado.
Saukko is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torrado throws a lazy right hand but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Torrado.
Torrado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saukko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saukko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torrado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saukko wants to clinch up but Torrado keeps it at a distance.
Saukko misses with a hook. Torrado ducked under it nicely.
Torrado scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Torrado finds it's target.
Torrado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torrado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saukko on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko throws a jab when Torrado was well out of range.
Torrado swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko defending well as Torrado loads up on a big left hand.
Torrado looks to throw the jab but Saukko is out of range.
The fighters circling - Torrado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrado throws a combination. Saukko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the liver by Saukko. Beautiful body shot.
Torrado throws a jab but it's blocked by Saukko.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torrado circles away quickly and effectively.
Torrado misses with a series of wild punches.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torrado counters with a straight right hand.
Torrado misses the jab.
Saukko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torrado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko lands a nice shot to the body.
Saukko with a poor takedown
and Torrado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saukko with a poor takedown
letting Torrado counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saukko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torrado lands a jab to the nose.
Saukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Torrado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saukko doesn't seem phased though.
Saukko moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saukko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Torrado.
Torrado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saukko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saukko postures up.
Torrado controlling Saukko's posture.
Saukko stops Torrado from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Torrado keeps moving.
Saukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Torrado is retaining full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Osvaldo Torrado wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saukko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torrado counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torrado momentarily.
Torrado throws the left hand but Saukko avoids the punch easily.
Torrado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saukko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Torrado really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
That's time! Saukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torrado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saukko shoots in for a double leg but Torrado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saukko looks to land a right hand but Torrado moved out of range.
Torrado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko wants to clinch up but Torrado keeps it at a distance.
Torrado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torrado loads up on a big right hand but Saukko slips the punch.
Torrado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Saukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Torrado swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Saukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrado throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.
Torrado scores with a shot to the body.
Torrado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saukko.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Torrado shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Torrado throws the left hand but Saukko avoids the punch easily.
Torrado lands with a nice body punch.
Saukko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torrado is fending him off so far but Saukko persists. Nope, Torrado circles away and we're back to standing.
Torrado blocks a low kick nicely.
Torrado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Torrado - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrado throws a shot from downtown. Saukko moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrado needs to keep his hands up - Saukko had a free shot at his head there.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torrado but Torrado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torrado moves away from the strike by Saukko.
Saukko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torrado lands with an overhand left.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torrado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saukko.
Danga de danga de dang - Torrado scores with a four punch combination!
Torrado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saukko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saukko connects with a body shot that sends Torrado's belly button to the back.
Torrado thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Torrado misses its intended target.
Saukko shoots for a takedown but Torrado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torrado scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Torrado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torrado throws an overhand right that lands on Saukko's shoulder, as Saukko tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torrado.
Jab by Torrado.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torrado counters with a straight right hand.
Torrado cracks Saukko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saukko takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Torrado misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saukko.
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torrado looks to land a right hand but Saukko moved out of range.
Saukko misses with a wild combination.
Torrado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torrado thows a body shot but no joy.
Saukko lands with an uppercut that bounces Torrado off the cage and back into range.
Saukko throws a hook but Torrado blocks it.
Saukko clobbers Torrado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Saukko misses.
Saukko tests Torrado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Torrado dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Per Saukko's cut.
That's time! Saukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torrado cracks a nice hook into Saukko's ribs.
Torrado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saukko misses with a low kick.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
enabling Torrado to counter with a crisp jab.
Saukko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torrado.
Torrado scores with a nice head shot.
Torrado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torrado lunges at Saukko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saukko's hand.
Saukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Torrado misses with a wild combination.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torrado counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Saukko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saukko ducks under a wild hook from Torrado.
Saukko throws an overhand right that lands on Torrado's shoulder, as Torrado tries to avoid the shot.
Saukko just misses with a punch to the body.
Saukko swinging wildly here.
Saukko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torrado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A jab from Saukko misses.
Torrado slips under a jab from Saukko.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
Torrado swinging wildly here.
Torrado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torrado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saukko swings widly with a right hand
and Torrado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torrado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saukko.
Torrado cracks Saukko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saukko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torrado. Torrado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saukko works the jab nicely.
Saukko throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Saukko does no damage.
Saukko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saukko slips a straight right by Torrado.
Torrado keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torrado throws a hook but Saukko avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Torrado slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Torrado scores with a four punch combination!
Torrado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saukko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osvaldo Torrado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saukko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Torrado there.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko defending well as Torrado loads up on a big left hand.
Torrado misses with a wild body shot.
Torrado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torrado moves away.
Saukko swings widly with a right hand
and Torrado counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a hook
enabling Torrado to counter with a crisp jab.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Torrado avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Torrado. That snapped Saukko's head back.
Torrado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torrado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko.
Saukko swings for the body but Torrado moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Torrado.
Saukko misses with a jab to the body
letting Torrado counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Torrado finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saukko looks to land a right hand but Torrado moved out of range.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saukko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torrado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osvaldo Torrado.
I've got Torrado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osvaldo Torrado!
Osvaldo Torrado is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Osvaldo Torrado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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