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<031 • Kobashi v Velmu> PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jaakko Savolainen enters the cage!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savolainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savolainen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kluivert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savolainen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kluivert wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is keeping the position.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savolainen has control of Kluivert's left arm, preventing Kluivert from doing any damage.
Kluivert advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen is controlling Kluivert's trapped leg to prevent Kluivert from advancing to side control.
Savolainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kluivert stays in close to Savolainen's body and controls the position.
Kluivert tries to free his leg and advance position but Savolainen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen looking to control.
Kluivert prevents Savolainen from getting back to his feet.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kluivert has a takedown stuffed.
Savolainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kluivert is fending him off so far but Savolainen persists. Nope, Kluivert circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savolainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kluivert wants to control but Savolainen is keeping him busy.
Kluivert throws an elbow but Savolainen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Savolainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kluivert's best efforts.
Savolainen is staying active underneath Kluivert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savolainen is trying to stand back up but Kluivert is controlling him
Kluivert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kluivert jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Savolainen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savolainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kluivert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kluivert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savolainen, who protects the arm well.
Kluivert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savolainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kluivert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savolainen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savolainen, who protects the arm well.
Savolainen sneaks back into half guard.
Kluivert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savolainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen wants to get back to full guard.
Savolainen gets full guard.
Kluivert tries to free his leg and advance position but Savolainen is retaining full guard.
Kluivert prevents Savolainen from getting back to his feet.
Kluivert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savolainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kluivert stops Savolainen from standing up.
Kluivert wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is keeping the position.
Savolainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kluivert off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kluivert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savolainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kluivert somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savolainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savolainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kluivert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kluivert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kluivert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savolainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savolainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savolainen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kluivert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kluivert clinches with his opponent.
Savolainen is trying to pull guard but Kluivert has him pressed against the cage.
Kluivert turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kluivert is trying to get an arm triangle but Savolainen is defending well.
Kluivert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savolainen keeps working.
Kluivert is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savolainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kluivert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savolainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savolainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kluivert stops Savolainen from getting back to his feet.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savolainen defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen won't allow Kluivert to pass to mount.
Kluivert prevents Savolainen from improving his position.
Kluivert is working for a kimura but Savolainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen is pulling down on Kluivert's head to control his posture.
Savolainen is looking to stand up but Kluivert isn't so interested in that idea.
Savolainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluivert won't allow Savolainen to get back to his feet.
Savolainen is trying to keep Kluivert in close.
Kluivert wants to pass the guard but Savolainen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jaakko Savolainen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Savolainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kluivert's head.
Savolainen passes Kluivert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savolainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kluivert is holding on to half guard well.
Savolainen lands strikes from half guard.
Kluivert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savolainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savolainen's back!
Kluivert working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kluivert looking to break Savolainen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Savolainen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kluivert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kluivert tries to keep control of the position but Savolainen is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Savolainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kluivert not allowing Savolainen to control his hands.
Savolainen has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is trying to break free.
Kluivert is looking for the choke from the back position but Savolainen is controlling his hands well.
Savolainen trying to control the hands but Kluivert won't let him.
Savolainen prevents Kluivert from getting a body triangle.
Savolainen breaks Kluivert's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kluivert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savolainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savolainen takes a little break here. Kluivert wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savolainen lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen grinds an elbow into Kluivert's temple.
Savolainen is chipping away with strikes.
Savolainen scores with punches from side control.
Savolainen avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kluivert.
Kluivert is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savolainen connects with a decent elbow.
Savolainen cracks Kluivert with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Savolainen landing a few strikes.
Kluivert pushes Savolainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savolainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savolainen working the body and head with strikes.
Kluivert gets back to half guard.
Kluivert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savolainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kluivert trying to control but Savolainen postures up.
Kluivert is in trouble now - Savolainen has advanced to mount!
Savolainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Savolainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kluivert misses with a takedown
and Savolainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kluivert's guard.
Savolainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluivert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savolainen landing with the ground and pound.
Jaakko Savolainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savolainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kluivert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savolainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kluivert looking for a sweep. Not yet Kluivert, not yet.
Savolainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen trying to control but Kluivert is working from the bottom.
Savolainen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Savolainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kluivert's head.
Kluivert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savolainen cracks Kluivert with a solid left hand.
Savolainen lands a couple of digs.
Savolainen advances to half guard.
Savolainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Savolainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kluivert is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kluivert taking some punishment here, with Savolainen in his half guard.
Kluivert trying to control here.
Savolainen 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.
Savolainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluivert moves into full guard.
Kluivert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savolainen defends it easily.
Kluivert is trying to keep Savolainen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen looking to pass the guard.
Savolainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savolainen controlling from the top position.
Kluivert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savolainen defends well.
Savolainen is working Kluivert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savolainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savolainen lands a couple of digs.
Kluivert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savolainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert keeping moving, preventing Savolainen from controlling successfully.
Kluivert lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savolainen!
Kluivert avoids the attempt from Savolainen to control.
Kluivert wants to take his opponent's back but Savolainen doesn't allow it.
Savolainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savolainen pushes Kluivert off looking to stand but Kluivert dives back in and keeps control.
Savolainen is refusing to be controlled, as Kluivert sits in half guard.
Savolainen is trying to stand back up but Kluivert is controlling him
Kluivert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savolainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kluivert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savolainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen is doing well to control the position and prevent Kluivert from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savolainen moves into full guard.
Savolainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savolainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kluivert defends it nicely.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savolainen defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kluivert closes the distance and pushes Savolainen back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Savolainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savolainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Savolainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakon Hakonda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by Symphony of Destruction. Hakonda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Satyricon - Mather North. Grigori Rasputin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakon Hakonda!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Hakonda.
Rasputin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakonda moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakonda tries to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a big head kick but Hakonda shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakonda avoids a kick to the body.
Rasputin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakonda. That did some damage!
Rasputin sends Hakonda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rasputin is motioning to the referee to let Hakonda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hakonda is rocked!
It looks like Hakon Hakonda has been cut.
Rasputin thuds his shin into the meat of Hakonda's side.
Hakonda is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Hakonda looks winded!
Rasputin and Hakonda are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Rasputin throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hakonda into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Rasputin knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuri Sikura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yakubu Okoroji has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yakubu Okoroji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuri Sikura!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sikura pulls his head out easily.
Sikura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sikura drops an elbow to the side of Okoroji's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji manages to get to full guard.
Sikura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sikura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoroji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sikura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sikura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoroji has his foot on Sikura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sikura works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoroji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okoroji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sikura is aware though and is defending well.
Sikura throwing strikes from guard but Okoroji blocks nicely.
Sikura throws a big elbow that misses.
Sikura controlling from the top position.
Sikura throwing strikes but missing.
Sikura wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji working for a triangle but Sikura defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sikura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Okoroji lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sikura!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sikura landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sikura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sikura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sikura throws a big right hand that misses.
Okoroji working for a triangle but Sikura defends it easily.
Sikura is pushing down on Okoroji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okoroji is fighting to maintain full guard but Sikura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard.
Sikura is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Sikura keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sikura lands a nice short elbow.
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sikura pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Sikura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okoroji wants to improve his position but Sikura is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuri Sikura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sikura feints and then cracks Okoroji's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okoroji down.
Sikura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okoroji to the ground. Sikura is now in Okoroji's guard.
Sikura with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji working for a triangle but Sikura defends it easily.
Sikura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okoroji can't keep his opponent in guard - Sikura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samuri Sikura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Sikura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikura wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
Sikura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sikura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoroji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.
Sikura content to control rather than advance.
Okoroji has hold of Sikura's hands but Sikura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okoroji wants to improve his position but Sikura is controlling well.
Sikura lands strikes from half guard.
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sikura pulls his head out easily.
Sikura trying to control from half guard but Okoroji is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okoroji defending well though.
Sikura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sikura controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Sikura keeps him under control.
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sikura pulls his head out easily.
Sikura is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji wants to improve his position but Sikura is controlling well.
Sikura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Sikura keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sikura wants to take a breather but Okoroji is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sikura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sikura pulls his head out easily.
Sikura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okoroji keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okoroji looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sikura passes into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikura trying to control the position but Okoroji is working away.
Sikura scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuri Sikura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sikura throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoroji.
Sikura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Sikura with that takedown attempt.
Okoroji moves away from the strike by Sikura.
Okoroji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoroji moves out of range of the body kick.
Sikura throws a hook but Okoroji avoids it easily.
Sikura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoroji sprawls well initially but Sikura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.
Sikura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okoroji defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji gets full guard.
Okoroji working for a triangle but Sikura defends it easily.
Sikura wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Sikura looking to pass the guard.
Sikura lands a couple of digs.
Sikura trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji working for a triangle but Sikura defends it easily.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Sikura from controlling successfully.
Sikura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sikura working some strikes from top position.
Sikura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoroji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sikura has managed to get both his arms back between Okoroji's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Sikura from controlling successfully.
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sikura defends it easily.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sikura stands up over Okoroji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sikura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sikura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sikura looking to pass the guard.
Sikura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Sikura from controlling successfully.
Okoroji has momentary wrist control but Sikura slips an elbow through the middle.
Okoroji has his foot on Sikura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sikura works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sikura postures up and lands a big shot to Okoroji's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuri Sikura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sikura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuri Sikura!
An out of breath Samuri Sikura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Evora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evora kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is D.A.D. - Bad Craziness. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dawson's choice of entrance music: Cog - Run. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
162 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Evora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dawson misses.
Evora scores with a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Evora pushes his legs off easily.
Evora wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Evora controlling from the top position.
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Evora pushes his legs off easily.
Evora is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Evora advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
Evora is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evora looking to ground and pound but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Evora unloads with some shots from mount but Dawson bucks and avoids them well.
Evora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evora punching from mount but Dawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Evora controlling the pace for now.
Evora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Evora seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dawson for as long as he can get away with.
Dawson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evora trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evora stalling.
Evora wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
Evora uses his free foot to push down on Dawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawson.
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.
Evora controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evora wants to control the pace but Dawson is squirming around nicely.
Evora controlling from mount.
Evora working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dawson can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evora with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dawson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Evora 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.
Evora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Evora looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evora will feel that in the morning.
Evora looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evora looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dawson!
Dawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evora controls the position from side control.
Evora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Evora working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Evora keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Dawson's face as Evora controls the position.
Evora trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
Carlos Evora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Evora's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Evora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlos Evora has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Evora slips a straight right by Dawson.
Evora has his takedown stuffed
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Evora. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Evora moves out of range easily.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Evora moved out of range.
Dawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evora circles away quickly and effectively.
Evora fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Dawson.
Evora shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dawson has his feet on Evora's thighs here. He's pushed Evora off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Evora screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Dawson!
Tony Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agilulfe Fragonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloud Strife has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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261 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cloud Strife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Agilulfe Fragonard!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fragonard gets a double leg takedown into Strife's guard.
Fragonard stopping the sweep attempt from Strife.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fragonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strife keeping full guard, as Fragonard tries to pass.
Strife knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fragonard on the ground.
Fragonard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Strife wants to sweep but no luck.
Strife controls Fragonard momentarily but Fragonard frees himself.
Strife is controlling Fragonard's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Cloud Strife wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fragonard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fragonard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fragonard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fragonard dodges the punch combination from Strife.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strife looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fragonard.
Strife feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fragonards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strife lands a nice shot that snaps Fragonard's head back.
Strife throws a hook but Fragonard avoids it easily.
Strife misses with a straight right.
Strife throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fragonard takes one to the side of the head.
Fragonard misses with a shot to the body
and Fragonard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strife, as that shot connected.
Fragonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
Strife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fragonard misses with an uppercut. Strife saw that one coming.
Fragonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strife is fending him off so far but Fragonard persists. Nope, Strife circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife looks to throw the jab but Fragonard is out of range.
Fragonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Strife.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fragonard lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Strife.
Strife with a jab.
Fragonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strife is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fragonard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strife misses with a wild combination.
Strife throws a hook but Fragonard avoids it easily.
Fragonard scores with a nice strike.
Strife cracks Fragonard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fragonard shoots for a takedown but Strife saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strife darts in and clinches Fragonard up against the cage.
Strife lands with a light punch inside.
Strife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Strife.
Fragonard is trying to break free.
Strife scores with a shot to the side of Fragonard's head.
Fragonard misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strife fails to land.
Strife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fragonard is trying to maintain a safe position but Strife gets an underhook and turns Fragonard into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strife fails to land.
Strife working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strife lands with a right to the head.
Strife misses with some punches.
Fragonard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strife lands a hook that snaps the head of Fragonard backwards.
Strife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strife has a couple of punches blocked by Fragonard.
Strife working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strife has Fragonard pressed against the cage, preventing Fragonard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strife.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fragonard backwards.
Strife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strife.
Strife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strife.
Fragonard blocks an uppercut.
Fragonard prevents a body shot from Strife.
Fragonard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agilulfe Fragonard.
Fragonard wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fragonard wants to take the fight to the mat but Strife manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fragonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strife works on Fragonard's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cloud Strife dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fragonard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strife is fending him off so far but Fragonard persists. Nope, Strife circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch lands to the side of Fragonard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fragonard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strife swings for the body but Fragonard moves out of range.
Strife lands with a good body shot.
Strife misses with a body shot.
Strife cracks Fragonard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fragonard moves out of range as Strife strikes.
Strife looks to throw the jab but Fragonard is out of range.
Strife pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strife digs a good body shot into Fragonard's ribs.
Strife tries to clinch but Fragonard moves out of range.
Fragonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strife loads up on a big right hand but Fragonard slips the punch.
Fragonard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strife lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fragonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fragonard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Strife.
Strife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strife lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fragonard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strife pushes Fragonard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strife lands with a light punch inside.
Strife drops Fragonard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fragonard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fragonard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Strife.
Fragonard is still on wobbly legs! Can Strife finish him?
Fragonard is breathing heavily.
Strife lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fragonard backwards.
Nice body punch from Strife - that landed with a thud.
Strife cracks Fragonard with a nice body shot.
Fragonard seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Strife on the inside.
Strife gets through Fragonard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife pushes Fragonard against the cage. Strife is working some dirty boxing. Strife pushes off with a quick right hook! Fragonard goes down! Fragonard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Strife moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
After the fight, Cloud Strife 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Rogalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Thoughts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Rogalewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Thoughts!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoughts lands a big shot that drops Rogalewski! Can he finish him?
It looks like Damian Rogalewski has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thoughts throwing strikes but missing.
Thoughts won't allow Rogalewski to sweep him here.
Rogalewski working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogalewski is on top in guard.
Rogalewski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thoughts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogalewski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rogalewski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoughts is controlling Rogalewski's posture.
Thoughts wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thoughts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rogalewski counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogalewski has picked Thoughts up - he's going for a ride! Rogalewski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thoughts wants to improve his position but Rogalewski is controlling well.
Rogalewski trying to mount his opponent but Thoughts defends it.
Thoughts tries to get to full guard but Rogalewski has control of the leg.
Rogalewski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rogalewski'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoughts wants to control but Rogalewski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thoughts swinging wildly here.
Thoughts walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rogalewski drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thoughts swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rogalewski's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Thoughts!
Dark Thoughts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Piss off, this is my belt!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Maximilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alessandro Maximilian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessandro Maximilian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Tigh!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximilian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tigh doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maximilian.
Maximilian cracks the inside of Tigh's front leg.
Maximilian looks to land a combination but Tigh avoids it well.
Maximilian throws a head kick that Tigh semi-blocks.
Alessandro Maximilian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximilian misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Maximilian.
Maximilian throws a leg kick which misses Tigh's front leg but catches the back leg as Tigh tries to avoid it.
Tigh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh closes the distance and clinches up with Maximilian, looking for a takedown. Tigh pushes Maximilian against the cage but Maximilian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maximilian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tigh under the eye.
Maximilian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximilian lands a head kick. Tigh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Tigh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tigh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tigh shoots in looking for a takedown but Maximilian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tigh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tigh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tigh shoots in for a double leg but Maximilian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alessandro Maximilian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Tigh.
Maximilian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tigh's sensitive parts.
Maximilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tigh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Maximilian tenderised Tigh's leg. Tigh is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximilian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximilian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maximilian scores with a hook to the body. Tigh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tigh looks winded!
Maximilian scoring well with a low kick there.
Maximilian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maximilian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maximilian feints a jab promting Tigh to slip. Maximilian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tigh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maximilian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tigh doesn't seem bothered though.
Maximilian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximilian throws a sloppy head kick and Tigh moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximilian sizes up Tigh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tigh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maximilian - the referee stops the clock and Tigh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maximilian. Tigh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maximilian lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximilian fakes the leg kick and cracks Tigh in the body.
Maximilian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maximilian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tigh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maximilian throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Maximilian.
Maximilian moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximilian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tigh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximilian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximilian cracks Tigh with a nice body shot.
Maximilian has Tigh pressed against the cage.
Tigh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Maximilian throws an elbow but misses.
Maximilian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maximilian gets through Tigh's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Maximilian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Maximilian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tigh is working for takedown but Maximilian is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Maximilian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximilian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tigh.
Tigh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tigh walks into a straight right hand from Maximilian.
Maximilian lands with an uppercut that bounces Tigh off the cage and back into range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maximilian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximilian.
Jab by Maximilian.
Nice sprawl there from Maximilian as Tigh shoots in.
Maximilian lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maximilian.
Tigh is breathing heavily.
Maximilian scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximilian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tigh on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Tigh. Those never looked like landing.
Maximilian jabs at Tigh's body.
A good leg kick by Maximilian.
Oooooh!!! Maximilian has knocked Tigh down with a huge combo! Maximilian steps away and waves a wobbly Tigh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tigh is rocked!
That has opened up Saul Tigh's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximilian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximilian scores with a decent looking hook.
Tigh is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximilian finish him?
Maximilian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigh can do to turn this around?
Maximilian connects with a solid leg kick.
Tigh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tigh seems to have recovered his senses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Maximilian! Tigh is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alessandro Maximilian!
Alessandro Maximilian retains his welterweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Dirty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dirty moves away.
Dirty with a poor takedown
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
Callahan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Callahan lands a jab to the nose.
Callahan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirty under the eye.
That kick from Callahan tenderised Dirty's leg. Dirty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dirty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dirty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirty shoots and misses
and Callahan counters with a nice uppercut.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Dirty.
Dirty with a poor takedown
and Callahan counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Callahan.
Callahan catches Dirty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty with a poor takedown
and Callahan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dirty walks into a stiff left hand from Callahan.
Dirty is trying desperately to land a takedown but Callahan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dirty.
Callahan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Callahan is looking to slow Dirty down with leg kicks.
Callahan scores with a kick to the body.
Dirty looks winded!
Callahan jabs Dirty right on the nose. Dirty blinks but takes it well.
Callahan throws out a powerful jab.
Mac Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Callahan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dirty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callahan thuds a left hand into Dirty's body.
Callahan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Callahan scores with a sloppy right hand. Dirty should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Callahan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callahan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dirty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Callahan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dirty has his takedown stuffed
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
Callahan thuds his right hand into Dirty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dirty misses with a takedown attempt
and Callahan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Callahan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Callahan thumps Dirty with a low kick.
Dirty shoots and misses
and Callahan counters with an inside leg kick.
Callahan connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Callahan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Callahan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan connects with the punch.
Dirty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Callahan throws a shot to the body.
Callahan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirty under the eye.
Callahan lands a nice shot that snaps Dirty's head back.
Callahan scores with a leg kick.
Dirty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dirty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dirty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dirty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callahan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Callahan throws a good cross that connects.
Callahan cracks Dirty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dirty is rocked!
Harry Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty tries to move into range but Callahan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dirty is still on wobbly legs! Can Callahan finish him?
Dirty misses with a takedown
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
Callahan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Dirty - he's out on his feet here! Callahan follows up with another monster hook that separates Dirty from consciousness! Dirty falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Callahan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Callahan!
Harry Callahan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Newdles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseen Suti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicky Newdles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Perseen Suti!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newdles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newdles connects with a crisp jab.
Suti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newdles moves away from the strike by Suti.
Suti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newdles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newdles avoiding damage.
Suti misses with a punch to the body.
Suti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newdles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suti to keep the fight standing.
Newdles fails to pull guard.
Suti goes for a takedown attempt but Newdles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Newdles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suti in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suti missing with a left hand there. Newdles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suti misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newdles has Suti up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newdles.
A short uppercut from Newdles.
Newdles misses with the head strike.
Newdles misses with a body punch.
Newdles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Suti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suti tries to score a body lock takedown but Newdles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suti is working for takedown but Newdles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nicky Newdles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseen Suti.
Newdles jumps guard but Suti stands there with Newdles around his waist. Newdles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newdles avoiding damage.
Newdles tries to pull guard but Suti holds him up against the cage and eventually Newdles drops back down to his feet.
Newdles gets underhooks to prevent Suti's takedown attempt.
Suti is trying to pull guard but Newdles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Suti is working for takedown but Newdles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Newdles swings wildly with an uppercut but Suti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Suti is looking to break free of the clinch but Newdles has double underhooks.
Newdles stalling the fight.
Newdles scores with a shot to the side of Suti's head.
Newdles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newdles is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Newdles for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newdles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Newdles avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicky Newdles.
Suti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newdles's head backwards.
Newdles tries to clinch up.
Suti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newdles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newdles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suti.
Newdles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suti misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicky Newdles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newdles. Newdles obviously looking to wear him down.
Newdles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Newdles throws a body punch but Suti moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Newdles 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.
Newdles misses with a looping right.
Suti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newdles.
Newdles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newdles scores with a shot to the body.
Suti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newdles. Newdles obviously looking to wear him down.
Suti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newdles.
Nice defenses there by Newdles.
Suti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newdles ducks under a wild hook from Suti.
Perseen Suti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newdles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newdles.
Newdles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suti's sensitive parts.
Newdles is looking to clinch but Suti is avoiding it.
Suti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Newdles!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
You can see the frustration on Newdles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newdles tries to buck Suti off but Suti is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newdles is working hard here to advance position.
Newdles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Suti working the head with strikes.
Suti is chipping away with strikes.
Newdles is trying to work for a sweep but Suti has mounted him!
Suti with the ground and pound from mount.
Suti content just to control the position here.
Newdles tries to lock up and control but Suti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suti landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suti looking to control but Newdles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newdles is trying to escape the mount.
Suti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Newdles is in a horrible position here. Suti smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Newdles?
Suti working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Newdles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suti scoring with strikes but Newdles is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suti lands a nice shot to the head.
Suti with shots to the head and body - Newdles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Newdles is rocked!
Suti loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Newdles scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Suti land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Suti stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perseen Suti!
Post fight, Perseen Suti took to the microphone: 'You all suck!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yrjoe Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velmu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kobashi to score with a decent uppercut.
Velmu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velmu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kobashi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kobashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velmu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velmu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kobashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velmu darts in and clinches Kobashi up against the cage.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Velmu misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kobashi lands a nice uppercut.
Velmu tries a body shot but Kobashi blocks it.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kobashi blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Kobashi.
A shot in the inside from Kobashi.
Velmu can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Kobashi is blocking nicely.
Velmu keeps control of Kobashi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kobashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kobashi works Velmu's body with a nice hook.
Kobashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Kobashi lands but Velmu takes it in his stride.
Velmu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kobashi is looking to chop away at Velmu's legs.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velmu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velmu.
Velmu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kobashi, as that shot connected.
Kobashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velmu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Velmu wants to clinch.
Velmu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velmu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velmu scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velmu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velmu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
A low kick from Velmu misses
and Kobashi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Velmu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu tries to score with a low kick but Kobashi moves his leg out of the way.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Velmu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velmu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Kobashi lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Velmu blocks the low kick.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Velmu's leg. Velmu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kobashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Velmu misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Velmu.
Kobashi tries to clinch up but Velmu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Velmu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velmu lands a jab to the nose.
Velmu tries to clinch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velmu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kobashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kobashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Velmu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kobashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velmu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi avoiding damage as Velmu throws knees to the body.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu'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.
Velmu swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Velmu is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velmu.
Kobashi moves out of range as Velmu strikes.
Kobashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velmu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Velmu settles back down.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velmu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velmu tries to clinch there but Kobashi circles away.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velmu throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi cracks the inside of Velmu's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi motions for Velmu to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Velmu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velmu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kobashi.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Velmu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Velmu takes a step back to recover.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Velmu's leg. Velmu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velmu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kobashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velmu thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobashi.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Velmu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velmu down.
Kobashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Velmu is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kobashi.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Kobashi blocks with his arms.
Kobashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi lands with a light punch inside.
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Velmu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velmu down.
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velmu.
Kobashi is looking to slow Velmu down with leg kicks.
Kobashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velmu at a distance.
Kobashi pushes Velmu away with a front kick.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velmu walks into a straight right hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Velmu misses.
Velmu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Velmu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velmu misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velmu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Velmu throws a push kick but Kobashi slaps the foot to one side.
Velmu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velmu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kobashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Velmu will feel that in the morning.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kobashi tries to clinch there but Velmu circles away.
Velmu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velmu can do to turn this around?
Velmu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Velmu.
Velmu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Velmu off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi dips to his left and cracks Velmu with an uppercut!
Velmu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velmu thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Nice cross by Velmu.
Velmu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kobashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velmu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Velmu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Velmu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobashi cracks the inside of Velmu's front leg.
Velmu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Velmu off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velmu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobashi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Velmu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kobashi, right into the meat.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Velmu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Velmu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi lands with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Kobashi slams his shin into Velmu's torso.
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!
Kobashi sizes up Velmu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velmu thows a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Velmu takes a step back to recover.
Velmu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi closes the distance and pushes Velmu back into the cage.
Velmu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Velmu controls the action.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobashi avoids it.
Kobashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kobashi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velmu.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Kobashi lands a jab to the head.
Velmu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi scores with a head kick.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velmu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kobashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Velmu tries to clinch there but Kobashi circles away.
Kobashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kobashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Velmu misses with a straight left.
Kobashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kobashi pushes Velmu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velmu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velmu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velmu trying to stall but Kobashi improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Kobashi back against the cage.
Velmu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi lands with a left to the head.
Kobashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velmu slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Velmu throws a nice head kick!
Velmu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velmu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velmu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobashi scores with a leg kick.
Velmu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kobashi at a distance.
Velmu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velmu misses with a leg kick.
Velmu checks the leg kick.
Velmu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Velmu.
Velmu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velmu thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Velmu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kobashi tests Velmu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kobashi connects with a body shot.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velmu tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velmu checks it well.
Velmu looks to clinch
and Kobashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velmu's knee momentarily.
Velmu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi moves out of range as Velmu strikes.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
Velmu throws a leg kick that misses.
Velmu avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Velmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velmu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
Velmu throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Velmu only half commits.
A head kick misses from Velmu.
Kobashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Velmu tries to clinch up.
Velmu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velmu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi keeps Velmu at a distance using the push kick.
Kobashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Kobashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kobashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
Velmu clobbers Kobashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kobashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velmu finds it's way round the side to connect with Kobashi's head.
Kobashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kobashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velmus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Velmu's front leg but catches the back leg as Velmu tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Velmu throws a good cross that connects.
Velmu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Velmu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velmu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velmu tries to clinch up but Kobashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Velmu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velmu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velmu avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Velmu.
Velmu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kobashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Velmu's sensitive parts.
Velmu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kobashi.
Kobashi moves out of range as Velmu strikes.
Nice body kick from Kobashi.
Velmu takes one to the chin there.
Velmu throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Velmu throws a big shot that misses.
Velmu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi staying out of range there.
Velmu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velmu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velmu.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velmu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velmu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobashi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi is looking to clinch but Velmu is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Velmu misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi had his way with Yrjoe Velmu in that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu'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!
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velmu misses with a leg kick.
Velmu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobashi throws a head kick that Velmu semi-blocks.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Velmu throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Velmu only half commits.
Velmu tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Velmu misses the jab.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Velmu counters with a good low kick that Kobashi was not able to check.
Velmu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Velmu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Velmu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick.
Velmu throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velmu blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Velmu moved away.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kobashi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velmu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velmu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velmu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
Kobashi clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Velmu scores with a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Velmu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velmu lands a good knee to the midsection. Kobashi won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobashi works on Velmu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kobashi lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Yrjoe Velmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velmu misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobashi avoids the damage to the body.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobashi.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Velmu controls his hands.
Kobashi manages to break the clinch.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velmu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobashi takes a swing at Velmu's ribcage but misses.
Kenta Kobashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velmu moves away from the strike by Kobashi.
Kobashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Velmu closes the distance and pushes Kobashi back into the cage.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Kobashi blocks with his arms.
Velmu prevents Kobashi from breaking the clinch.
Velmu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Kobashi avoiding damage as Velmu throws knees to the body.
Kobashi avoiding damage as Velmu throws knees to the body.
Kenta Kobashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Velmu takes a shot to the head.
Velmu throws a head punch that misses.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Velmu.
Kobashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velmu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobashi digs a right hand underneath Velmu's ribcage. Velmu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kobashi blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Velmu throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenta Kobashi.
Well Kobashi 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 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenta Kobashi!
Kenta Kobashi retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kenta Kobashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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