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VFF 70: Kalypsi vs Zsorats PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmy Crain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timmy Crain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crain misses with an uppercut. Pearson saw that one coming.
Crain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pearson circles away.
Crain shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense.
Crain dives in and grabs Pearson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pearson pushes down on Crain's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Crain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearson as he jumps to the side.
Crain shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson stuffs the takedown.
Crain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson clinches up with Crain and pushes him back against the cage.
Crain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crain misses with a takedown attempt - Pearson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearson forces Crain back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crain's face.
Pearson stalls.
Crain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crain tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crain wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
Pearson looks winded!
Crain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Crain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crain is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Crain is trying to break free.
Crain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crain has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Crain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crain can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Crain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crain.
Pearson tries to clinch but Crain moves out of range.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Crain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pearson closes the distance but Crain moves to the side
and Crain counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crain shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Crain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crain dives in and grabs Pearson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pearson pushes down on Crain's head and hops out.
Crain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Crain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pearson as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crain.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
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 Timmy Crain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crain thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Crain misses.
Crain misses with a right hand
and Pearson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Crain misses with a punch on the inside.
Crain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the cage.
Crain breaks the clinch.
Crain throws a shot to the body.
Crain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearson tries to clinch there but Crain circles away.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crain keeps the fight on the outside.
Crain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Crain looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson slips a jab from Crain.
Crain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Crain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to clinch but Crain moves out of range.
Pearson shoots in for a double leg but Crain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timmy Crain is winning the standup battle so far.
Crain swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Pearson avoids the body shot from Crain.
Pearson tries to clinch but Crain moves out of range.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pearson swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Crain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Crain shoots in.
Crain shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense.
Pearson tries to clinch but Crain moves out of range.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crain.
Crain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crain. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crain.
A low kick from Crain misses
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alistair Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Crain keeps it at a distance.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Crain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crain counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Crain dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crain misses the shot to the body.
Pearson slips a straight right by Crain.
Crain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pearson's guard.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crain advances to half guard.
Pearson is defending against the submission attempts here by Crain.
Pearson tries to roll over but Crain keeps him under control.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crain wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crain moves nicely into side control.
Crain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pearson has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pearson looking for a sweep but Crain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pearson reaches up to try and control the position but Crain seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pearson rolls and tries to escape and now Crain has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crain looking for the RNC.
Crain is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pearson with him. Pearson is trying to defend but Crain has an arm under the chin now! Pearson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Crain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Comte De Turenne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Turenne has chosen Dark Tranquility- Final Resistance as his entrance music. James Bain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Comte De Turenne!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Turenne tries to clinch
and Bain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Turenne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bain.
Bain with the ground and pound but De Turenne uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bain looking to pass the guard.
Bain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Bain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Turenne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bain.
Bain looking to pass the guard.
Bain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bain stops De Turenne from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Turenne wants to stand and escape but Bain is having none of it.
Bain throwing strikes but missing.
Bain 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 ref stands the fighters back up. James Bain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Turenne wants to clinch but Bain slips to the side
and Bain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Turenne is looking to stand up but Bain isn't so interested in that idea.
James Bain has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Bain with that takedown attempt.
De Turenne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bain counters by clinching up.
Bain wants a takedown.
De Turenne looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from De Turenne.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Comte De Turenne.
De Turenne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bain 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.
Bain trying to control but De Turenne is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Turenne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bain counters with a nice body shot.
Bain misses with a body shot.
De Turenne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bain counters with a three punch combo that has De Turenne backing up. De Turenne nods at Bain to acknowledge the strikes.
Bain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bain counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Turenne won't be happy with that.
Bain controls the position.
Bain tries to move to mount but De Turenne blocks the move with his legs.
Bain taking a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Turenne prevents Bain from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bain staying calm.
Bain wants to control but De Turenne is keeping him busy.
Bain throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bain takes a little break here. De Turenne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bain works to advance to full mount. De Turenne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bain working De Turenne over with strikes here.
Bain wants to control the pace but De Turenne is squirming around nicely.
Bain controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Bain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bain trying to control but De Turenne is having none of it.
Bain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Turenne can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bain dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
De Turenne darts in trying to clinch
and De Turenne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bain throws a strike aimed at the side of De Turenne's head but De Turenne avoids it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bain tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Turenne is not content to let Bain control the position.
Bain tries to score with some ground and pound. De Turenne controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain trying to control the action but De Turenne is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bain staying calm.
James Bain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Bain.
Bain circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Turenne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bain happy to just control the position for now.
Bain throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and De Turenne works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain trying to control the action but De Turenne is working from the bottom.
Bain controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bain trying to control from half guard but De Turenne is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Bain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Turenne darts in trying to clinch
and Bain counters with a left and a right that stings De Turenne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Turenne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bain counters with a single leg into guard. De Turenne didn't expect that.
Bain wants to pass the guard but De Turenne is keeping the position.
Bain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Turenne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bain is controlling him.
Bain content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bain prevents De Turenne from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Bain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bain, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bain!
James Bain was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dannioloz Barett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marion Cobretti was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dannioloz Barett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marion Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cobretti misses.
No joy there for Barett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barett. Cobretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobretti. Barett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barett throws a body punch but Cobretti moves out of range.
Cobretti misses with a looping right.
Barett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barett looks to throw the jab but Cobretti is out of range.
Cobretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobretti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barett tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cobretti counter with a right hand.
Barett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Barett misses the target.
Barett needs to keep his hands up - Cobretti had a free shot at his head there.
Cobretti ducks right into an uppercut from Barett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barett.
Cobretti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barett momentarily.
Cobretti throws a low kick but Barett moves out of range easily.
A big right from Barett misses.
Cobretti looks to throw the jab but Barett is out of range.
Cobretti throws a jab when Barett was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cobretti misses with a looping left.
Cobretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barett moves away.
Barett looks to land a left hand but Cobretti moved out of range nicely.
Cobretti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobretti eats them both and turns towards Barett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cobretti digs a good body shot into Barett's ribs.
Cobretti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Barett.
Barett misses with a straight left.
Cobretti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barett's calf.
Barett tries to clinch but Cobretti moves out of range.
Barett misses with a looping right.
Cobretti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cobretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barett throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobretti misses with a wild body shot.
Barett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Cobretti.
Barett tries to clinch
enabling Cobretti to counter with a crisp jab.
Barett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barett misses with a hook
and Cobretti counters with a thumping low kick.
Barett takes a swing at Cobretti's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Barett misses.
Cobretti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barett blocks a leg kick.
Cobretti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobretti throws out a powerful jab.
Cobretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Barett.
Barett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobretti cracks a nice hook into Barett's ribs.
Barett connects with a body shot that sends Cobretti's belly button to the back.
Barett moves in looking to clinch but Cobretti pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Cobretti. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cobretti.
Barett is looking to clinch.
Cobretti lands with a nice body punch.
Barett tries to clinch but Cobretti moves away
and Cobretti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barett thinking.
Barett wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barett is breathing heavily.
Barett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobretti moves away.
Barett staying out of range there.
Cobretti motions for Barett to come forward. Cobretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Barett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barett blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barett misses the target.
Barett swings for the body but Cobretti moves out of range.
Cobretti misses with a body shot.
A jab from Cobretti misses.
A jab lands there for Cobretti.
Barett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barett moves to clinch but Cobretti breaks away
and Cobretti counters with a good, hard body kick but Barett shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barett misses with a body shot
and Cobretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobretti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cobretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobretti scores with the left hand. Barett knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobretti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barett is able to avoid easily.
Cobretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Barett.
Cobretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Barett misses.
Cobretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barett moves away.
Cobretti misses with a hook. Barett ducked under it nicely.
Barett tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobretti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobretti tries a low kick but Barett avoids it.
Cobretti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cobretti clobbers Barett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobretti finds it's way round the side to connect with Barett's head.
Barett is rocked!
Cobretti missing with a left hand there. Barett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Cobretti dominated that round.
That's time! Barett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cobretti works Barett's body with a nice hook.
Cobretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barett throws out the jab.
Marion Cobretti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barett throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Barett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cobretti connects with a leg kick. Barett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barett seems to have got his legs back now.
Cobretti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barett ducks under a wild hook from Cobretti.
Barett misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cobretti.
Barett checks a leg kick.
Barett throws a jab when Cobretti was well out of range.
Cobretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobretti slips a jab from Barett.
Dannioloz Barett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobretti moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobretti slips a straight right by Barett.
Barett darts in trying to clinch
and Cobretti counters with a good low kick that Barett was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobretti lands a head shot.
Cobretti swats away the attempt to clinch by Barett.
Cobretti cracks Barett with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Barett falls to his knees and Cobretti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marion Cobretti!
After the fight, Marion Cobretti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Its a Fight as his entrance music. Julius Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
170 lbs
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181 lbs
20 - 17 - 3 |
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Landry Saracen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Steel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel throws a right hand that Saracen ducks under and follows up with a left that Saracen also avoids with ease.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saracen.
Saracen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard.
Saracen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saracen seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Saracen is working for a submission of some sort.
Saracen is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saracen uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Saracen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saracen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Saracen has his arm under Steel's chin here. Game over son! Saracen squeezes tightly and Steel is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landry Saracen!
After the fight, Landry Saracen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
149 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Clay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Huang.
Nice shot lands for Clay.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Huang moved out of range nicely.
Clay has managed to clinch.
Huang tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Huang tries to pull guard but Clay won't allow it.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
Huang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Huang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Huang is just out of range.
Clay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huang is rocked!
Clay lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Huang head around and knocks him out cold! Clay hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Clay!
Tyson Clay is the new featherweight champion!
Tyson Clay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charobi Mac D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charobi Mac D acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charobi Mac D!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mac D!
It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Mac D misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Mac D both land. Nice combination.
Charobi Mac D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac D throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac D throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Mac D throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac D misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac D avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones throws a right hand that Mac D ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac D also avoids with ease.
Mac D ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Mac D. Those never looked like landing.
Mac D connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mac D throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mac D.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac D throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac D takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac D cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mac D's efforts to push away.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mac D looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mac D has him pressed against the cage.
Mac D prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac D wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac D misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mac D. Those never looked like landing.
Mac D throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac D tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac D.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac D throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac D misses with the combination.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Mac D.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac D lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Mac D throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Mac D falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones winds up and cracks Mac D with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mac D blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Mac D defends it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones prevents Mac D from standing back up.
Jones 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.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Mac D's head.
Mac D is looking to escape.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mac D is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Mac D is trying to stand.
Jones throwing shots but Mac D is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mac D is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones prevents Mac D from standing back up.
Mac D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Mac D is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mac D keeps working.
Mac D tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charobi Mac D will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mac D lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Mac D sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mac D scores with a four punch combination!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mac D.
Mac D swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries for a takedown but Mac D sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac D dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Mac D is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Mac D digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones misses with the combination.
Mac D misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a series of punches but Mac D moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac D throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Mac D counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cru Jones's cut is getting worse.
Mac D connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mac D lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones rushes Mac D and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Mac D has double underhooks.
Mac D is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac D won't allow it.
Jones is trying to push Mac D away but Mac D has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mac D has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac D is trying to break free.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac D has him pressed against the cage.
Mac D blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac D uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mac D has him pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents Mac D from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones jumps guard but Mac D stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Mac D is controlling him.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mac D has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Mac D has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mac D throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Mac D fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac D has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Mac D. Beautiful body shot.
Mac D misses with a double jab.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Mac D backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac D throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mac D to the ground. Jones is now in Mac D's guard.
Cru Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charobi Mac D will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Mac D tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mac D misses with a few strikes there.
Cru Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac D pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Mac D settles back down.
Mac D staying out of range there.
Mac D throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mac D scores with a three punch combo!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Mac D throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Mac D throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Mac D slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac D rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones rushes Mac D and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Mac D has control.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Mac D darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Mac D.
Charobi Mac D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac D moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Mac D won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac D tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Mac D has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mac D breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crunch! Mac D slams his shin into Jones's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac D throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mac D checks the leg kick.
Mac D throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Charobi Mac D is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mac D digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Mac D lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac D throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Mac D had a free shot at his head there.
Jones wants to clinch up but Mac D keeps it at a distance.
Mac D slips a straight right by Jones.
Mac D scores with a hook.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac D sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Mac D's hands, connecting with Mac D's forehead.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones prevents Mac D from standing back up.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Mac D to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac D pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Charobi Mac D seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac D ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Mac D finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Cru Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac D misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac D misses with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Mac D both land. Nice combination.
Mac D lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charobi Mac D comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mac D winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charobi Mac D!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Average Joe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgan has Joe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Joe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Morgan is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Joe manages to get underhooks.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joe successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joe working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Joe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Joe is defending well.
Joe is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount.
Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joe is trying to control but can't.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan drops an elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Morgan drops an elbow to the side of Joe's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Joe is defending the position.
Morgan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.
Morgan punching from the bottom.
Joe trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan 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.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Joe moves into full guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joe!
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan 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.
Joe rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joe stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe wants a takedown but no success here.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Morgan stuffs the takedown attempt from Joe. Joe gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joe as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan slips under a jab from Joe.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Joe tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joe's head backwards.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
Morgan has one foot on Joe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Joe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Joe fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
Joe is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Joe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgan passes into side control, despite Joe's attempt to control the position.
Joe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joe keeps working.
Joe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Morgan wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Joe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morgan is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morgan tries to advance to mount but Joe denies him.
Morgan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Morgan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joe circles away.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe catches Morgan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joe slips under a jab.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joe swivels and escapes.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe leaves Morgan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up with Joe, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes Joe against the cage but Joe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Joe sprawls well.
Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to work for an arm triangle but Morgan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joe 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. Morgan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Average Joe!
After the fight, Average Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Visnadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visnadi comes to the cage accompanied by Blind by Korn. Cerrone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cowboy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianni Visnadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donald Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gianni Visnadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visnadi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Visnadi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Visnadi is looking for a kimura but Cerrone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Visnadi to get the leverage.
Visnadi seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrone defends the submission attempt.
Visnadi trying to control from half guard but Cerrone is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Visnadi in particular looking to stall.
Cerrone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Visnadi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerrone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Visnadi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cerrone wants to get back to his feet.
Visnadi trying to control the action but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Visnadi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gianni Visnadi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cerrone pinned against the cage. Cerrone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cerrone lands with an uppercut that bounces Visnadi off the cage and back into range.
Visnadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cerrone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Visnadi blocks a head kick by Cerrone.
Cerrone connects with the punch.
Cerrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Visnadi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Visnadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visnadi fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in but no luck this time.
Visnadi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cerrone can pounce on him.
Visnadi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cerrone.
Cerrone is looking to slow Visnadi down with leg kicks.
Cerrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cerrone delivers a nice body kick.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Visnadi gets slowly back to his feet.
Visnadi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cerrone circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a nice head kick!
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visnadi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Visnadi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Visnadi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Visnadi tries to clinch up.
Cerrone connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone lands a really nice looking cross but Visnadi seems unphased.
Visnadi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrone tries to avoid it but Visnadi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrone to the ground. Cerrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone 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.
Visnadi shoots in for a double leg but Cerrone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gianni Visnadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cerrone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cerrone wants it to stay on the feet.
Visnadi has Cerrone up against the cage in a clinch.
Cerrone is trying to break free.
Visnadi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Visnadi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cerrone prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Visnadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cerrone breaks the clinch.
Cerrone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cerrone lands with an overhand left.
Visnadi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerrone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Visnadi.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cerrone as he jumps to the side.
Donald Cerrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cerrone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Visnadi's sensitive parts.
Cerrone connects with a body shot that sends Visnadi's belly button to the back.
Donald Cerrone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visnadi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cerrone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Visnadi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cerrone.
Visnadi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Visnadi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cerrone scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Visnadi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Visnadi doesn't manage to clinch there - Cerrone circles away.
Cerrone thumps Visnadi with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone scores with a push kick.
Cerrone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cerrone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cerrone scores with a spinning back kick!
Cerrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visnadi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Visnadi shoots in looking for a takedown. Cerrone tries to sprawl out of it but Visnadi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cerrone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Visnadi's head.
It looks like Gianni Visnadi has been cut.
Cerrone jabs Visnadi right on the nose. Visnadi blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Visnadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Visnadi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cerrone.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cerrone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cerrone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Visnadi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cerrone throws a head kick that Visnadi semi-blocks.
Visnadi shoots in for a double leg but Cerrone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Visnadi shoots in but Cerrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cerrone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visnadi is defended easily by Cerrone.
Cerrone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visnadi takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone tries a body shot but Visnadi blocks it.
Visnadi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerrone's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gianni Visnadi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Visnadi looks for a takedown but Cerrone sprawls well.
Cerrone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Visnadi closes the distance and clinches up with Cerrone, looking for a takedown. Visnadi pushes Cerrone against the cage but Cerrone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cerrone lands a leg kick that knocks Visnadi off balance momentarily.
Visnadi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cerrone tries to avoid it but Visnadi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cerrone to the ground. Cerrone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianni Visnadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Visnadi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Visnadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Visnadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Visnadi dives in and grabs Cerrone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cerrone pushes down on Visnadi's head and hops out.
Cerrone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cerrone lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visnadi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Visnadi misses the target.
Visnadi lands a nice hook to Cerrone's body. Cerrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Visnadi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cerrone sprawls well. Cerrone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Visnadi gets slowly back to his feet.
Visnadi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cerrone throws a series of strikes that have Visnadi backpedaling.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the head.
Cerrone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Visnadi is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi looks for a takedown but Cerrone sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Visnadi throws a head kick but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone scores with a shot to the body.
Cerrone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Visnadi. That did some damage!
Cerrone throws a front kick that sends Visnadi stumbling back into the cage.
Visnadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cerrone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Visnadi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Visnadi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Visnadi has Cerrone pressed against the cage, preventing Cerrone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Visnadi has him pressed against the cage.
Visnadi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cerrone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Visnadi is trying to drag Cerrone to the mat but Cerrone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Visnadi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerrone's efforts to push away.
Visnadi breaks from the clinch.
Visnadi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cerrone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Visnadi has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Cerrone. Beautiful body shot.
Cerrone connects with a leg kick. Visnadi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Danga de danga de dang - Cerrone scores with a four punch combination!
Gianni Visnadi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visnadi shoots in but no luck this time.
Cerrone blocks a leg kick.
Visnadi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Cerrone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Visnadi doesn't seem phased though.
Donald Cerrone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Visnadi. That did some damage!
Cerrone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visnadi.
Cerrone lands with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visnadi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cerrone defends it nicely.
Cerrone lands with a straight right. Visnadi didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Cerrone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cerrone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Cerrone!
Donald Cerrone looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First and for most I want to thank Vigor for finding me when I was green in MMA. I came in to this sport with no ground game and lost my first two fights here as a pro. With 9 fights in this fantastic organization I am now riding a 7 fight win streak, I have 2FOTN and 2KOTN, and now I am the CHAMP!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Kalypsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emmanuel Zsorats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Kalypsi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalypsi feints and then cracks Zsorats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zsorats down.
Zsorats tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalypsi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zsorats if he has to take too many more of those.
Kalypsi misses with a head kick.
Kalypsi looks to land a left hand but Zsorats moved out of range nicely.
Zsorats blocks a head kick by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi scores with a nice strike.
Zsorats ducks under a wild hook from Kalypsi.
Zsorats loads up on a big right hand but Kalypsi slips the punch.
Zsorats misses with a body kick.
Zsorats avoids a kick to the body.
Zsorats lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zsorats misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zsorats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsorats lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsorats stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalypsi lands a head kick. Zsorats smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zsorats thows a body kick. Kalypsi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi throws a lazy right hand but Zsorats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zsorats fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalypsi throws a head kick but Zsorats moves out of range.
Zsorats swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsorats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsorats is just out of range.
Zsorats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalypsi's waist but Kalypsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zsorats off to one side.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalypsi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalypsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsorats wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zsorats tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aapo Kalypsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emmanuel Zsorats.
Kalypsi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsorats wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kalypsi misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalypsi as Zsorats tries to tie him up.
Kalypsi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kalypsi fails to land.
Kalypsi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zsorats drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kalypsi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalypsi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zsorats.
Zsorats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalypsi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zsorats throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalypsi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalypsi missing with knees to the body.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalypsi tries for a takedown but Zsorats manages to get underhooks.
Zsorats has had enough of the clinch but Kalypsi keeps him there for the moment.
Kalypsi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kalypsi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zsorats after a bit of a struggle.
Zsorats tries to break free but Kalypsi pushes him back against the cage.
Zsorats wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalypsi working aggressively here.
Kalypsi throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kalypsi fails to land.
Kalypsi stalling against the cage.
Kalypsi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsorats.
Zsorats trying to control the position but instead, Kalypsi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zsorats into the cage.
Kalypsi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalypsi lands with a light punch inside.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zsorats has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Kalypsi.
Zsorats letting Kalypsi take a breather here.
A short right from Kalypsi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi 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.
Zsorats looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zsorats lands strikes from half guard.
Kalypsi trying to control here.
Zsorats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalypsi wants to improve his position but Zsorats is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalypsi is pressing down on Zsorats's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalypsi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kalypsi is trying to keep Zsorats in close.
Kalypsi keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Kalypsi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Emmanuel Zsorats was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zsorats connects with the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zsorats staying out of range there.
Aapo Kalypsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalypsi throws a body punch but Zsorats moves out of range.
Kalypsi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsorats has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalypsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalypsi moves into the clinch.
Kalypsi keeps control of Zsorats as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kalypsi lands an uppercut.
Kalypsi lands a left hand.
Zsorats blocks a body shot from Kalypsi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi misses with the head strike.
Aapo Kalypsi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zsorats is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalypsi gets an underhook and turns Zsorats into the cage.
Kalypsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalypsi tries a body shot but Zsorats blocks it.
Zsorats taking a breather.
Zsorats has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Kalypsi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalypsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalypsi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsorats.
Kalypsi pushes Zsorats back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsorats is trying to force a seperation but Kalypsi has the dominant position.
Kalypsi is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi lands a nice uppercut.
Zsorats gets underhooks to prevent Kalypsi's takedown attempt.
Kalypsi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zsoratss head.
Kalypsi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalypsi lands a right hand.
Zsorats takes a shot to the head.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalypsi lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi trying to land knees to the body.
Zsorats misses with some punches.
Kalypsi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalypsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi has Zsorats pressed against the cage, preventing Zsorats from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zsorats avoiding damage as Kalypsi throws knees to the body.
Kalypsi throws a punch but it's blocked by Zsorats.
A frustrated look appears on Zsorats's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kalypsi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zsorats wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsorats has Kalypsi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalypsi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalypsi tries to land a knee to the head but Zsorats blocks with his arms.
Kalypsi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zsorats is trying to keep an underhook but Kalypsi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zsorats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalypsi is working away from the top position though.
Kalypsi throwing shots but Zsorats is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalypsi misses with a head shot. Zsorats uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kalypsi preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kalypsi throws a sloppy head kick and Zsorats moves out of range easily.
Kalypsi swings widly with a right hand
and Zsorats counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zsorats.
Kalypsi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zsorats looking to pass the guard.
Kalypsi keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kalypsi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zsorats.
Zsorats throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsorats thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kalypsi if he has to take too many more of those.
Zsorats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi walks into a left hand.
Zsorats takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kalypsi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kalypsi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zsorats misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zsorats.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalypsi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A leg kick checked by Kalypsi.
Zsorats bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kalypsi scores with a jab to the body.
Kalypsi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zsorats's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kalypsi avoids a kick to the body.
Kalypsi throws a jab but it's blocked by Zsorats.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kalypsi is defended easily by Zsorats.
Zsorats misses with a low kick as Kalypsi jumps back.
Kalypsi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsorats.
Zsorats swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalypsi.
Kalypsi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zsorats throws a sloppy head kick and Kalypsi moves out of range easily.
Zsorats shoots in and drives through. Kalypsi sprawls well.
Zsorats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalypsi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zsorats is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Kalypsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalypsi has a couple of punches blocked by Zsorats.
Kalypsi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zsorats is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zsorats taking a breather.
Kalypsi is trying to stall.
Kalypsi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zsorats is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalypsi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalypsi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalypsi tries a body shot but Zsorats blocks it.
Zsorats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalypsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zsorats tries to stall but Kalypsi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalypsi lands a hook that snaps the head of Zsorats backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi prevents Zsorats from breaking the clinch.
Kalypsi has picked Zsorats up - he's going for a ride! Kalypsi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kalypsi thows a huge punch but Zsorats dodges it nicely.
Zsorats is staying active underneath Kalypsi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsorats trying to control from the bottom.
Zsorats tries to get to full guard but Kalypsi has control of the leg.
Zsorats keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalypsi is thwarting Zsorats's attempts to control the position.
Zsorats is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalypsi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zsorats gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Emmanuel Zsorats just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zsorats tries to sprawl but Kalypsi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zsorats tries to roll over but Kalypsi keeps him under control.
Emmanuel Zsorats has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zsorats is trying to control but can't.
Kalypsi 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.
Kalypsi uses his free foot to push down on Zsorats's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zsorats.
Kalypsi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kalypsi lands a heavy elbow.
Kalypsi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Zsorats can't escape the position.
Zsorats is bucking up trying to escape but Kalypsi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zsorats regains half guard.
Kalypsi is nestled in close to Zsorats, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zsorats looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zsorats moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zsorats is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalypsi trying to control but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Kalypsi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zsorats dodges the ground and pound from Kalypsi.
Zsorats takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kalypsi cracks Zsorats with a big right hand but Zsorats just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep.
Kalypsi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalypsi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zsorats to see if he's OK.
Kalypsi wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats is being controlled here.
Zsorats can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalypsi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kalypsi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kalypsi wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zsorats is looking for a sweep.
Kalypsi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kalypsi tries to move to full mount but Zsorats actually manages to regain half guard.
Zsorats wants to improve his position but Kalypsi is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalypsi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalypsi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalypsi trying to mount his opponent but Zsorats defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zsorats blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalypsi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Kalypsi had his way with Emmanuel Zsorats in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalypsi wants to clinch.
Kalypsi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalypsi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsorats shoots for a takedown but Kalypsi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalypsi tries to clinch up but Zsorats circles away and keeps his distance.
Zsorats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zsorats momentarily.
Kalypsi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zsorats avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zsorats moves out of range of the body kick.
Zsorats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalypsi.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kalypsi enables Zsorats to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kalypsi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalypsi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalypsi keeping moving, preventing Zsorats from controlling successfully.
Kalypsi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kalypsi trying to keep a closed guard but Zsorats is proving a slippery customer.
Zsorats stopping the sweep attempt from Kalypsi.
Kalypsi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zsorats has passed into side control.
Kalypsi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zsorats off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is in bad spot here.
Kalypsi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zsorats looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kalypsi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Kalypsi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zsorats trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kalypsi is hanging on to Zsorats's back as he tries to escape.
Kalypsi struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kalypsi prevents Zsorats from improving his position.
Kalypsi wants to pass to mount but Zsorats is defending the position.
Kalypsi wants to take a breather but Zsorats is having none of it.
Emmanuel Zsorats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsorats has his hands clasped together around Kalypsi's back. He's all about the action.
Zsorats is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalypsi is thwarting Zsorats's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalypsi moves into full mount! Zsorats won't be happy about that!
Kalypsi wants to control the pace but Zsorats is squirming around nicely.
Zsorats bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zsorats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kalypsi is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsorats is trying to keep Kalypsi in close.
Aapo Kalypsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalypsi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Kalypsi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalypsi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Kalypsi!
Aapo Kalypsi retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Aapo Kalypsi stared into the camera and said 'I jiujizzed him all over!'.
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