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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinya Iki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sinya Iki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat tries to clinch there but Iki circles away.
Iki avoids the head kick by Photirat.
Iki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Photirat's head.
Iki lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Iki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Photirat tries a head kick but it misses.
Iki misses with a two punch combination.
Photirat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Photirat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iki ducks under a wild hook from Photirat.
Whack! Photirat lands a heavy head kick that drops Iki. The ref tackles Photirat to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Iki was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yodthanong Photirat!
A relieved looking Yodthanong Photirat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnevale has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare as his entrance music. Andrea Carnevale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Borthol Grynworst's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grynworst swings for the body but Carnevale moves out of range.
Carnevale lands the left hand.
Grynworst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carnevale.
Grynworst drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carnevale pulls Grynworst in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grynworst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grynworst is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Carnevale working a defensive guard here.
Grynworst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grynworst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carnevale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grynworst.
Grynworst avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grynworst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carnevale wants to get back to his feet but Grynworst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grynworst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grynworst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grynworst throwing strikes from guard but Carnevale blocks nicely.
Grynworst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carnevale keeping full guard, as Grynworst tries to pass.
Grynworst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carnevale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grynworst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grynworst wants to pass the guard but Carnevale is keeping the position.
Grynworst loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grynworst 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.
Carnevale controls Grynworst momentarily but Grynworst frees himself.
Grynworst postures up in Carnevale's guard and throws a big left but Carnevale blocks it.
Grynworst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carnevale trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grynworst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale controls Grynworst momentarily but Grynworst frees himself.
Grynworst stays in close to Carnevale's body and controls the position.
Carnevale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grynworst engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grynworst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grynworst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grynworst content to stall in guard here.
Carnevale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grynworst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carnevale throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Grynworst is working Carnevale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grynworst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grynworst.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grynworst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grynworst throwing strikes from guard but Carnevale blocks nicely.
Carnevale controls Grynworst momentarily but Grynworst frees himself.
Grynworst is looking to work some ground and pound but Carnevale has wrist control.
Grynworst is stalling in the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grynworst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carnevale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carnevale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grynworst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carnevale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst trying to control but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
Carnevale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grynworst.
Grynworst trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnevale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grynworst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grynworst connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grynworst shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carnevale wants to improve his position but Grynworst is controlling well.
Grynworst blocks the strikes from Carnevale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borthol Grynworst 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.
Grynworst fails with the takedown.
Carnevale connects with a right hand. Grynworst shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Carnevale.
Nice takedown defense from Carnevale. No joy for Grynworst on that attempt.
Grynworst scores with a jab.
Grynworst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grynworst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carnevale can't do much from the bottom here.
Grynworst lands a nice forearm strike.
Borthol Grynworst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carnevale is trying to control Grynworst's posture but Grynworst avoids it.
Grynworst is putting a hurting on Carnevale here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst cracks Carnevale with a big right hand but Carnevale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grynworst looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carnevale is avoiding damage well.
Grynworst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carnevale keeps working.
Grynworst working the ground and pound but Carnevale is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Grynworst looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carnevale is avoiding damage well.
Carnevale is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Grynworst misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grynworst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grynworst cracks Carnevale with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grynworst trying to control the action but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
Grynworst misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grynworst grinds an elbow into Carnevale's temple.
Grynworst scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carnevale tries to escape but Grynworst is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Carnevale down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grynworst landing strikes.
Grynworst controls the position.
Carnevale tries to bench press Grynworst off him but Grynworst keeps the position.
Grynworst in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst 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.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grynworst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grynworst throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carnevale works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Grynworst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carnevale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grynworst.
Carnevale trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carnevale trying to hold on to Grynworst's head to control him but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst is trying to work for a kimura but Carnevale is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grynworst connects with a nice short shot to Carnevale's temple.
Grynworst trying to control the action but Carnevale is working from the bottom.
Grynworst is really struggling to control Carnevale but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grynworst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grynworst throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnevale is trying to get back to full guard.
Carnevale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grynworst lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grynworst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grynworst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carnevale is trying to keep Grynworst in close.
Grynworst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carnevale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grynworst lands a couple of elbows.
Grynworst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grynworst content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carnevale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carnevale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grynworst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borthol Grynworst dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carnevale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carnevale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grynworst changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carnevale looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grynworst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carnevale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grynworst working away.
Grynworst in side control, throwing shots but Carnevale defends.
Grynworst is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carnevale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grynworst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carnevale struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnevale tries to buck Grynworst off but Grynworst is having none of it.
Grynworst working the ground and pound.
Grynworst tries for a kimura but Carnevale is defending well.
Carnevale is letting Grynworst control him for a moment.
Grynworst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carnevale can do to turn this around?
Grynworst in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carnevale can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carnevale wants to get back to his feet but Grynworst drags him back down.
Carnevale is trying to control Grynworst's posture but Grynworst avoids it.
Grynworst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carnevale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grynworst lands an elbow.
Carnevale is looking to reverse the position.
Grynworst is working Carnevale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Grynworst scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carnevale to see if he's OK.
Carnevale can't do much from the bottom here.
Grynworst landing a few strikes.
Carnevale trying to remain calm as Grynworst controls from the top position.
Grynworst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grynworst tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carnevale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Grynworst politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grynworst prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grynworst grinds an elbow into Carnevale's temple.
Carnevale is looking to regain half guard here but Grynworst keeps moving and retains side control.
Carnevale wants to control but Grynworst postures up.
Carnevale tries to improve position but can't.
Carnevale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grynworst's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Grynworst.
Grynworst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grynworst working Carnevale over with strikes.
Grynworst is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grynworst not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Grynworst is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grynworst is trying to control. Carnevale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carnevale wants to improve his position but Grynworst is controlling well.
Grynworst landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andrea Carnevale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grynworst prevents Carnevale from improving his position.
Grynworst is trying to work for a kimura but Carnevale is defending well.
Borthol Grynworst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grynworst lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carnevale trying to control but Grynworst postures up.
Grynworst prevents Carnevale from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borthol Grynworst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grynworst, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borthol Grynworst!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taj Yaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konnan Foler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Foler's choice of entrance music: macklemore. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Yaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konnan Foler!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foler shoots in but Yaya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Foler has Yaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Foler is trying to stall.
Yaya crunches a lovely knee into Foler's ribcage.
Yaya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaya lands a knee to the body.
Foler looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Foler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foler is trying to pull guard but Yaya has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaya lands a knee to the head.
Yaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaya with a knee to the head.
Yaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Yaya.
Yaya lands an elbow just above Foler 's eye.
Yaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foler throws an elbow but it misses.
Yaya avoids a wild elbow strike from Foler.
Yaya stalling against the cage.
Yaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaya missing with knees to the body.
Foler has Yaya pushed against the cage.
Foler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yaya walks away with a smile on his face. Foler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taj Yaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konnan Foler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foler fails with the takedown.
Foler shoots in but Yaya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foler's head.
Yaya throws a head kick that misses.
Foler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yaya is out of range and Foler settles back down.
Yaya misses with a leg kick
and Foler counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foler throws an elbow but it misses.
Foler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaya missing with knees to the body.
Yaya avoids a wild elbow strike from Foler.
Yaya managing to block the knees to the body from Foler.
Yaya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foler up against the cage.
Foler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Foler working hard to break the clinch.
Yaya lands an elbow just above Foler 's eye.
Yaya avoiding damage as Foler throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Yaya.
Foler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaya lands an elbow just above Foler 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaya is looking to control Foler's arms but Foler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yaya has his back to the cage.
Yaya lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Konnan Foler has been cut.
Yaya tries to land a knee to the head but Foler blocks with his arms.
Foler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaya is defending well for now.
Foler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foler wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Yaya.
Yaya tries to stall but Foler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yaya missing with knees to the body.
Foler tries a knee to the head but Yaya blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yaya working Foler over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Yaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konnan Foler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Foler.
Yaya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yaya lands a big knee to the head and Foler goes down! Yaya is looking to finish!
Foler is rocked!
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Foler wants to get back to his feet but Yaya is dominant here and he's now got Foler's back!
Foler is still in real trouble! Can Yaya finish him?
Yaya is not going to allow Foler to sit and survive in this position.
Foler seems to have recovered his senses.
Yaya has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaya gets his hands free as Foler looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yaya controlling the positon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yaya throws a sloppy head kick and Foler moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Foler blocks the low kick.
Yaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Foler lands an elbow just above Yaya 's eye.
It looks like Taj Yaya has been cut.
Foler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yaya is keeping busy.
Foler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yaya blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Yaya.
Yaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foler is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaya looking to throw knees to the head but Foler is blocking nicely.
Yaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foler can do to turn this around?
Yaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yaya lands an elbow inside that Foler shrugs off.
Yaya scores with a knee to the head.
Yaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Foler takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Yaya.
Yaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Foler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Foler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yaya lands an elbow inside.
Yaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaya connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Foler goes down! Yaya jumps into full mount looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaya avoids the attempt from Foler to control.
Foler looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaya is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Yaya dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Foler is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaya misses with a head kick.
Yaya moves into range and clinches up with Foler.
Foler breaks the clinch.
Foler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yaya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foler's head.
Yaya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taj Yaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Foler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaya forces Foler back against the cage and clinches.
Yaya avoids the elbow strike from Foler, against the cage.
Yaya throws an elbow that misses.
Yaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yaya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yaya misses with a knee strike.
Yaya lands an elbow just above Foler 's eye.
Yaya has Foler pressed against the cage, preventing Foler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foler tries to land a knee to the head but Yaya blocks with his arms.
Yaya looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaya lands an elbow just above Foler 's eye.
Foler takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaya lands an elbow inside that Foler shrugs off.
Yaya lands an elbow just above Foler 's eye.
Foler misses with an elbow over the top.
Yaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Foler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaya lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaya.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yaya takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Foler misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaya.
Yaya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foler avoiding damage as Yaya throws knees to the body.
Yaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Yaya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yaya obliges.
Yaya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Foler up against the cage.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
Foler tries to pull guard but Yaya holds him up against the cage and eventually Foler drops back down to his feet.
Foler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Foler takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaya avoids the elbow strike from Foler, against the cage.
Foler being controlled against the cage.
Yaya landing knees to the body.
Konnan Foler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taj Yaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Foler won't want to take too many of those.
Foler misses with a knee strike.
Yaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaya avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yaya scores with a knee to the head.
Foler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaya is defending well for now.
Foler trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj Yaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yaya 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taj Yaya!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross McTaggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross McTaggart!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTaggart throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
McTaggart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Ross McTaggart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTaggart is looking to slow Nukem down with leg kicks.
McTaggart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTaggart throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
McTaggart misses with a wild combination.
McTaggart throws a right and a left that Nukem avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McTaggart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTaggart misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTaggart. That's going to slow Nukem down.
McTaggart throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTaggart throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
McTaggart throws a head kick that misses.
McTaggart throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Nukem checks a leg kick nicely.
McTaggart swings for the body but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McTaggart looks winded!
McTaggart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nukem counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McTaggart!
Nukem advances nicely into full mount.
Nukem breaks from McTaggart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Nukem.
Nukem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McTaggart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nukem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McTaggart?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nukem extends the arm and McTaggart is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duke Nukem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Angin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietkriek Gumbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neo Angin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pietkriek Gumbi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gumbi's half guard.
Angin is looking to advance position but Gumbi won't allow it.
Angin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Angin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gumbi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Angin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neo Angin!
Our winner, Neo Angin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agilulfe Fragonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Agilulfe Fragonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fragonard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Fragonard slips nicely into half guard.
Fragonard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Fragonard is controlling him
Fragonard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fragonard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fragonard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fragonard prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fragonard winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fragonard lands a nice short elbow.
Fragonard stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Fragonard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fragonard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fragonard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fragonard winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fragonard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Fragonard manages to pass into side control.
Fragonard landing a few strikes.
Fragonard scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fragonard is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fragonard is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fragonard wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Fragonard lands a few punches from side control.
Fragonard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Fragonard finish him?
Fragonard prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Fragonard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fragonard lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson pushes Fragonard off looking to stand but Fragonard dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fragonard working Johnson over with strikes.
Fragonard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fragonard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fragonard trying to control the pace.
Fragonard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fragonard throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Fragonard is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fragonard is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fragonard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Fragonard in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fragonard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Fragonard is controlling him
Fragonard lands with a punch from half guard.
Fragonard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Fragonard is controlling him
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fragonard connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Fragonard is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Fragonard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fragonard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to stand back up but Fragonard manages to pass into side control.
Fragonard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fragonard cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fragonard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fragonard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agilulfe Fragonard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton comes to the cage accompanied by No Easy Way Out. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
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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
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Orton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Cain Velasqs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Velasqs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasqs is fending him off so far but Orton persists. Nope, Velasqs circles away and we're back to standing.
Velasqs throws a head kick that misses.
Velasqs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasqs wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton tries to clinch there but Velasqs circles away.
Randy Orton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasqs throws a front kick that sends Orton stumbling back into the cage.
Orton shoots and misses
and Velasqs counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Velasqs tries to sprawl but Orton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velasqs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Velasqs wants to control but Orton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orton lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velasqs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velasqs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orton.
Orton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velasqs wants to control but Orton is keeping busy.
Orton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Velasqs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orton.
Orton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orton is working away from the top position though.
Orton is nestled in close to Velasqs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasqs moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasqs has wrist control.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasqs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasqs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasqs has his hands on Orton's head, controlling the position.
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton is working Velasqs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velasqs is trying to control the position but Orton postures up.
Orton working some strikes from top position.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Velasqs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orton postures up.
Orton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
Velasqs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton lands a couple of elbows.
Orton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orton throws a big right hand that misses.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasqs's head.
Velasqs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velasqs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Velasqs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velasqs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velasqs as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orton.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasqs sprawls well. Velasqs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasqs leaves Orton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasqs avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasqs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Velasqs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Velasqs controls Orton momentarily but Orton frees himself.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Velasqs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Velasqs!
Orton wants to stand and escape but Velasqs is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Orton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Orton shoots in and gets a takedown into Velasqs's guard.
Orton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orton working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orton throwing strikes but missing.
Orton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasqs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Velasqs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orton is working hard here to advance position.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton is working Velasqs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs looking for a guillotine here but Orton defends easily.
Orton distracts Velasqs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
Orton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasqs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs working a defensive guard here.
Randy Orton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqs is retaining full guard.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasqs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orton scoring with some ground and pound.
Velasqs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orton chips away with some ground and pound.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that second 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.
Orton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Velasqs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orton dives in and grabs Velasqs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velasqs pushes down on Orton's head and hops out.
Orton shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasqs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orton shoots for a double leg takedown but Velasqs sprawls well. He's pushed Orton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velasqs looking to control.
Orton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasqs is keeping the position for now.
Velasqs trying to keep a closed guard but Orton is proving a slippery customer.
Orton tries to free his leg and advance position but Velasqs is retaining full guard.
Orton cracks Velasqs with a solid left hand.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velasqs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orton lands a couple of elbows.
Orton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasqs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton postures up in Velasqs's guard and throws a big left but Velasqs blocks it.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Velasqs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orton.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws a big elbow that misses.
Velasqs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasqs controlling Orton's posture.
Orton postures up in Velasqs's guard and throws a big left but Velasqs blocks it.
Orton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasqs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Orton stops Velasqs from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasqs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Velasqs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
Orton throws a strike but Velasqs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orton keeping moving, preventing Velasqs from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cain Velasqs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Orton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velasqs defends it nicely.
Orton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Velasqs!
Velasqs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Orton.
Orton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Velasqs taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orton tries to move to full mount but Velasqs actually manages to regain half guard.
Orton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velasqs's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velasqs swivels and escapes.
Orton fails to land the takedown.
Orton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasqs's guard.
Orton postures up.
Orton postures up and lands a big shot to Velasqs's brow.
Velasqs is looking for a triangle but Orton pushes his legs off easily.
Orton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasqs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Orton landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Velasqs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Velasqs!
Orton pulls Velasqs in close to his closed guard and prevents Velasqs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasqs is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Orton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Velasqs stuffs the takedown attempt from Orton. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasqs slaps away a takedown attempt from Orton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velasqs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasqs can do to turn this around?
Orton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Orton showed some decent athleticism there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Orton looks to land a strike but Velasqs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasqs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orton throws a strike but Velasqs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Randy Orton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orton shoots in for a double leg but Velasqs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velasqs circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orton is defended easily by Velasqs.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but Velasqs shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasqs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton had his way with Cain Velasqs in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Velasqs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orton.
Orton misses with a takedown attempt - Velasqs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velasqs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Orton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orton tries for a takedown but Velasqs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orton.
Orton fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton misses with a low kick.
Orton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Velasqs's guard.
Velasqs working a defensive guard here.
Velasqs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orton is looking to stand up but Velasqs won't let him.
Orton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasqs's head.
Orton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cain Velasqs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orton throws an elbow that misses. Velasqs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orton's guard. Nice move by Velasqs!
Velasqs is looking to advance position but Orton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Orton with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Orton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Orton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Orton with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Orton.
Randy Orton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Orton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velasqs is rocked!
Orton cracks Velasqs with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Orton!
Randy Orton retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Randy Orton 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine has chosen Diddy - Dirty Money - Coming Home ft. Skylar Grey . as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski throws a solid leg kick but Raine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolkowski.
Wolkowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolkowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolkowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Raine takes a swing at Wolkowski's ribcage but misses.
Wolkowski throws an overhand right that lands on Raine's shoulder, as Raine tries to avoid the shot.
Damian Wolkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Raine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolkowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Raine finds it's target.
Wolkowski throws a big shot that misses.
Wolkowski walks into a stiff left hand from Raine.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine tries to clinch but Wolkowski moves out of range.
Wolkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raine lands a jab.
Raine looks to land a combination but Wolkowski avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Raine gets caught napping as Wolkowski dives in and scores a takedown. Raine manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wolkowski wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolkowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wolkowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raine wants to get back to his feet but Wolkowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski wants to pass the guard but Raine is keeping the position.
Wolkowski stops Raine from standing up.
Wolkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Raine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Raine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolkowski is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski wants to sweep here but Raine controlling him for the moment.
Raine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raine.
Wolkowski looks to throw the jab but Raine is out of range.
Raine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolkowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski misses with an uppercut.
Wolkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolkowski avoids the body shot from Raine.
Raine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raine throws a right hand that Wolkowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolkowski also avoids with ease.
Wolkowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raine stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolkowski. Wolkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Raine misses with a body shot.
Wolkowski throws a series of punches but Raine moves out of range.
Raine connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolkowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolkowski throws a shot from downtown. Raine moves away and avoids it.
Raine gets caught flat footed, as Wolkowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raine misses with a body shot.
Aldo Raine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolkowski punishes Raine's body with a nice straight punch.
Raine pushes Wolkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Raine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damian Wolkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolkowski slips a jab and a cross from Raine.
Wolkowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolkowski. Raine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolkowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wolkowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Wolkowski.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolkowski misses with a looping left.
Raine tests Wolkowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raine has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine pushes Wolkowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raine obliges.
Raine scores with a knee to the head.
Raine cracks Wolkowski with a nice body shot.
Raine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raine with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolkowski shoots in for a double leg but Raine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolkowski misses with a takedown attempt - Raine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raine jabs at Wolkowski's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raine scores with a shot to the body.
Raine dips to his left and cracks Wolkowski with an uppercut!
Raine looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolkowski is just out of range.
Wolkowski avoids the body shot from Raine.
Wolkowski throws a series of punches but Raine avoids them all with ease.
Wolkowski walks into a left hand.
Raine punishes Wolkowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Raine closes the distance and clinches.
Raine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raine breaks from the clinch.
Raine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolkowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wolkowski throws a nice looking combination but Raine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Raine.
Wolkowski sizes up Raine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine misses with a two punch combination.
Raine lands a two punch combo.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Wolkowski misses.
Raine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolkowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Raine.
Raine scores with a nice strike.
Wolkowski feints and as Raine raises his hands in defense, Wolkowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wolkowski is looking to pass into half guard but Raine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Raine is in guard.
Wolkowski is trying to keep Raine in close.
Raine trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine just content to control the position.
Raine decides to stand back up.
Raine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raine.
Raine throws a nice looking combination but Wolkowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raine slips a jab and a cross from Wolkowski.
Raine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolkowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine stuns Wolkowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wolkowski takes one on the button.
Raine misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolkowski misses with an uppercut. Raine saw that one coming.
Raine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raine misses with a body shot
and Wolkowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raine avoids it really well and circles away.
Wolkowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Wolkowski does no damage.
Wolkowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Raine moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski cracks a nice hook into Raine's ribs.
Wolkowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolkowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raine pushes Wolkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolkowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raine scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolkowski has had enough of the clinch but Raine keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raine breaks the clinch.
Raine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolkowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raine throws a shot to the body.
Raine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolkowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raine throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine lands a right hook to the body.
Raine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raine is fending him off so far but Wolkowski persists. Nope, Raine circles away and we're back to standing.
Raine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raine scores with a jab to the body.
Wolkowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raine scores with a hook to the body. Wolkowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raine lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Raine does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Wolkowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolkowski walks into a stiff left hand from Raine.
Wolkowski shoots and misses
and Raine counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine pushes Wolkowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raine presses Wolkowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolkowski throws a nice looking combination but Raine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raine.
Raine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raine misses with a body shot.
Raine throws out a powerful jab.
Wolkowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raine.
Raine throws a good cross that connects.
Raine just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Raine.
A punch combination from Raine misses.
Raine blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski dodges the punch combination from Raine.
Raine lands a lovely overhand right.
Wolkowski throws a body punch but Raine moves out of range.
No joy there for Raine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raine thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolkowski throws a big shot that misses.
Raine tries to clinch but Wolkowski is having none of it.
Wolkowski shoots in for a takedown but Raine shows good takedown defense.
Raine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolkowski rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Raine. Wolkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolkowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Raine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Raine does it's job there.
Raine looks to land a combination but Wolkowski avoids it well.
Wolkowski gets a double leg takedown into Raine's guard.
Raine keeping full guard, as Wolkowski tries to pass.
Raine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski wants to control from the top but Raine keeps moving.
Raine wants to stand and escape but Wolkowski is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Damian Wolkowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Raine cracks Wolkowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Raine - just one landing.
Raine throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolkowski.
Raine misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolkowski is defended easily by Raine.
Wolkowski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Raine counter with a right hand.
Wolkowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raine throws a jab when Wolkowski was well out of range.
Wolkowski misses with a right hand
and Raine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski throws a hook but Raine blocks it.
Raine lands a slapping body shot.
Raine scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolkowski!
Wolkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raine circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Raine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wolkowski backs up against the cage.
Raine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raine counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wolkowski. Those never looked like landing.
Raine closes the distance and clinches.
Raine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raine lands a good knee to the midsection. Wolkowski won't want to take too many of those.
Raine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski moves forwards but Raine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raine ducks under a wild hook from Wolkowski.
Raine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raine tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolkowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raine misses with a double jab.
Wolkowski misses with a double jab
and Raine counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolkowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolkowski has time to react.
Wolkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo Raine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolkowski on the side of the head.
Wolkowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolkowski thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Wolkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wolkowski misses.
Raine forces Wolkowski back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raine breaks from the clinch.
Wolkowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raine moves into the clinch.
Raine is working Wolkowski over against the cage.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolkowski throws the left hand but Raine avoids the punch easily.
Wolkowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Raine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolkowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raine manages to avoid it.
Raine misses with a wild body shot.
Raine looks to throw the jab but Wolkowski is out of range.
Wolkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolkowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raine did well to prevent Wolkowski getting side control.
Wolkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolkowski is looking for a kimura but Raine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wolkowski to get the leverage.
Wolkowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Raine is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolkowski.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolkowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolkowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raine sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolkowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raine sees it coming and defends easily.
Raine is trying to stand up here but Wolkowski is controlling him well.
Wolkowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raine regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wolkowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski wants to pass the guard but Raine is keeping the position.
Wolkowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aldo Raine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolkowski trying to control but Raine is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski stops Raine from standing up.
Wolkowski wants to pass the guard but Raine is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Wolkowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wolkowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damian Wolkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raine just misses with a punch to the body.
Raine rushes Wolkowski and presses him up against the cage.
Raine keeps control of Wolkowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolkowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Wolkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
Aldo Raine is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Aldo Raine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Jonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caeas Liege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liege is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Will T. Bear: For a Few Dollars . Adolf Jonsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class MT
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Jonsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caeas Liege!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsen.
Nice sprawl there from Jonsen as Liege shoots in.
Liege fails to land the takedown.
Jonsen throws a big shot that misses.
Liege shoots in but Jonsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adolf Jonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Liege shoots in but Jonsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liege stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonsen.
Liege avoids the head kick by Jonsen.
Jonsen stuffs the takedown.
Liege takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Jonsen finds it's target.
Jonsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Liege.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adolf Jonsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonsen throws a leg kick but Liege checks it.
Liege avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liege closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jonsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liege checks it well.
Liege shoots in for a double leg but Jonsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liege dives in and grabs Jonsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonsen pushes down on Liege's head and hops out.
Liege scores with a decent looking hook.
Liege looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Liege is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jonsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege is working for a submission of some sort.
Jonsen is trying to stand up here but Liege is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liege trying to pass the guard but Jonsen defending well.
Jonsen tries to roll over but Liege keeps him under control.
Liege is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen is looking for a sweep. Liege is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liege is trying to work for a kimura but Jonsen is defending well.
Liege is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liege is working for a kimura but Jonsen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen is trying to maintain the position but Liege is very close to passing his half guard.
Liege is working for a kimura but Jonsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Liege is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liege is working for a kimura but Jonsen is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adolf Jonsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liege closes the distance and clinches.
Liege is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jonsen to keep the fight standing.
Jonsen misses with a body punch.
Jonsen trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonsen throws an elbow but misses.
Liege has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jonsen after a bit of a struggle.
Jonsen lands a shoulder strike.
Liege changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jonsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adolf Jonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Liege keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsen.
Liege smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liege shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonsen tries to sprawl out of it but Liege keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonsen.
Liege avoids the body shot from Jonsen.
Liege fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liege decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonsen is trying is best to control the position here.
Jonsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Liege.
Jonsen tries to roll over but Liege keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege is working for a kimura but Jonsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Liege is trying to work for a kimura but Jonsen is defending well.
Jonsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsen tries to get out of the position.
Liege looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Liege is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jonsen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen manages to get to full guard.
Liege passes into half guard.
Liege seems to be working for a kimura but Jonsen defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen wants to control but Liege is keeping busy.
Liege works his way into full mount!
Jonsen tries to lock up and control but Liege gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Liege is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jonsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caeas Liege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jonsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liege looks to clinch
and Jonsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Liege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liege doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jonsen counters with a good low kick that Liege was not able to check.
Jonsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Liege circles away.
Jonsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Liege misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adolf Jonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Liege fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liege avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liege swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonsen.
Jonsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsen lands a head kick!
Liege has a takedown stuffed.
Jonsen tries to sprawl but Liege drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Liege is trying to work for a kimura but Jonsen is defending well.
Liege wants to work for an arm triangle but Jonsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jonsen wants to improve his position but Liege is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege wants to advance to full mount but Jonsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Liege tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonsen is retaining full guard.
Liege drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jonsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Liege has Jonsen in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonsen looking to sit in guard and control but Liege gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jonsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jonsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jonsen!
Caeas Liege has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonsen is looking to take a break and control but Liege is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonsen advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege working to try and regain half guard.
Jonsen tries to control but Liege wriggling away.
Jonsen throwing strikes but Liege uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liege wants to control but Jonsen is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolf Jonsen clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Liege tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Jonsen misses.
Liege shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonsen defends it nicely.
Liege uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jonsen.
Liege shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liege fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jonsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Adolf Jonsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caeas Liege.
Jonsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jonsen feints and then cracks Liege's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liege down.
Liege is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jonsen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liege thows a body shot but no joy.
Liege tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonsen swivels and escapes.
Liege fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liege has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jonsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liege's hands.
Liege tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liege somewhat.
Jonsen gets a clinch.
Liege takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jonsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liege is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen tries to land a knee to the head but Liege blocks with his arms.
Jonsen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonsen trying to land knees to the body.
Liege avoiding damage as Jonsen throws knees to the body.
Jonsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Liege or not.
Jonsen breaks from the clinch.
Liege will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liege closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jonsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jonsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liege shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonsen pinned against the cage. Jonsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liege tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liege somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonsen as he avoids it easily.
Liege takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liege fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jonsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonsen lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Jonsen. No joy for Liege on that attempt.
Jonsen misses with a low kick as Liege jumps back.
Jonsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonsen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsen stuffs the takedown.
Jonsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liege.
Jonsen lands a nice hook to Liege's body. Liege takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liege blocks a head kick by Jonsen.
Liege fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jonsen throws a leg kick which misses Liege's front leg but catches the back leg as Liege tries to avoid it.
Jonsen lands with a slapping head kick.
Liege is rocked!
Jonsen connects with a stiff jab that staggers Liege - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adolf Jonsen!
Adolf Jonsen retains his middleweight title!
Adolf Jonsen made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview.
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