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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Licken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rictoff Alshwire (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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225 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Licken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rictoff Alshwire!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alshwire throws a head kick that misses.
Licken fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alshwire, pushing him back against the cage.
Licken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Alshwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Licken.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Licken comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licken lands a nice elbow.
Licken pushes off an throws an elbow but Alshwire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Licken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Licken.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Licken has Alshwire pressed against the cage, preventing Alshwire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Alshwire dodges an elbow strike from Licken.
Licken pushes off an throws an elbow but Alshwire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Licken connects with a knee to the head.
Licken lands an elbow just above Alshwire 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Licken lands an elbow just above Alshwire 's eye.
Licken creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alshwire's defenses.
It looks like Rictoff Alshwire has been cut.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Licken throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Alshwire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Licken is breathing heavily.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Licken lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch but Licken keeps him there for the moment.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Alshwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch but Licken keeps him there for the moment.
Licken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licken misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
Licken throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Licken.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Alshwire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alshwire takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Alshwire working hard to break the clinch.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Licken creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alshwire's defenses.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire working hard to break the clinch.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licken has Alshwire pressed against the cage, preventing Alshwire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Licken lands a knee to the head.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Alshwire dodges an elbow strike from Licken.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Licken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alshwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch but Licken keeps him there for the moment.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
Licken prevents Alshwire from breaking the clinch.
Licken connects with a knee to the head.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Licken pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Licken has Alshwire pressed against the cage, preventing Alshwire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken misses with a knee strike.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Alshwire blocks the elbow strike.
Alshwire blocks the elbow strike.
Licken lands an elbow just above Alshwire 's eye.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Licken scores with a knee to the head.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch but Licken keeps him there for the moment.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alshwire working hard to break the clinch.
Licken looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch but Licken keeps him there for the moment.
Licken lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licken throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Licken creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alshwire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Licken scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Licken throws an elbow but misses.
Licken comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Licken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rictoff Alshwire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alshwire throws a head kick that misses.
Alshwire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Licken ducks under a wild hook from Alshwire.
Alshwire fails to land with a series of punches.
Alshwire throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Licken is defended easily by Alshwire.
Licken tries for a takedown but Alshwire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alshwire swats away the attempt to clinch by Licken.
Alshwire throws a series of punches but Licken avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Licken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alshwire is breathing heavily.
Alshwire blocks the elbow strike.
Licken throws an elbow but it misses.
Licken misses with an elbow over the top.
Licken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Licken misses with an elbow over the top.
Licken with a knee to the head.
Licken lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Licken with a knee to the head.
Alshwire blocks the elbow strike.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Licken connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alshwire's face.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alshwire's face.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Alshwire working hard to break the clinch.
Licken misses with an elbow strike.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Licken scores with a knee to the head.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Licken prevents Alshwire from breaking the clinch.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Licken just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alshwire's brow.
Licken misses with a knee strike.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alshwire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Licken just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alshwire's brow.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Alshwire blocks the elbow strike.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
Licken lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alshwire takes an elbow to the forehead.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Licken lands a nice elbow.
Licken misses with a knee strike.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
Alshwire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Alshwire tries to circle away but Licken has him pinned against the cage.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
Licken tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Licken throws an elbow but misses.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken lands an elbow inside that Alshwire shrugs off.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Alshwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Licken misses with an elbow over the top.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch but Licken keeps him there for the moment.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Licken misses with a knee strike.
Licken keeps control of Alshwire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
Licken prevents Alshwire from breaking the clinch.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licken has Alshwire pressed against the cage, preventing Alshwire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Licken has Alshwire pressed against the cage, preventing Alshwire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Licken prevents Alshwire from breaking the clinch.
Licken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
Licken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken lands an elbow just above Alshwire 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Licken throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Licken throws an elbow but misses.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken has Alshwire pressed against the cage, preventing Alshwire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alshwire tries to circle away but Licken has him pinned against the cage.
Licken looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alshwire takes an elbow to the temple.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Licken here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Licken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
Alshwire wants to break free but Licken has control.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alshwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Licken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rictoff Alshwire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Licken avoids the head kick by Alshwire.
A head kick misses from Alshwire.
Licken clinches up with Alshwire and pushes him back against the cage.
Licken connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alshwire's face.
Alshwire tries to circle away but Licken has him pinned against the cage.
Licken tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Licken misses with an elbow strike.
Licken lands a nice elbow.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Licken lands an elbow inside that Alshwire shrugs off.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Licken lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Alshwire blocks the elbow strike.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licken throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken lands an elbow just above Alshwire 's eye.
Licken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Licken prevents Alshwire from breaking the clinch.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Alshwire dodges an elbow strike from Licken.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
Alshwire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Alshwire dodges an elbow strike from Licken.
Alshwire working hard to break the clinch.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Alshwire tries to circle away but Licken has him pinned against the cage.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike from Licken.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike from Licken.
Licken lands a nice elbow.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Licken throws an elbow but misses.
Licken tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alshwire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Alshwire is trying to force a seperation but Licken has the dominant position.
Licken misses with a knee strike.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike from Licken.
Alshwire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Licken throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike.
Alshwire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken lands a knee to the head.
Licken misses with a knee strike.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken lands an elbow that stopped Alshwire in his tracks for a moment.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Licken just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alshwire's brow.
Alshwire tries to break free but Licken pushes him back against the cage.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire tries to circle away but Licken has him pinned against the cage.
Licken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Licken scores with a knee to the head.
Alshwire blocks an elbow strike from Licken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Alshwire wants to break free but Licken has control.
Licken looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Licken comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Licken lands a damaging elbow.
Licken lands a nice elbow.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Licken.
Alshwire can't break the clinch.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Alshwire tries to break the clinch but Licken is controlling the position.
Licken pushes off an throws an elbow but Alshwire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Licken lands an elbow that stopped Alshwire in his tracks for a moment.
Licken scores with a knee to the head.
Licken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alshwire blocks it with crossed arms.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alshwire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Licken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Licken throws an elbow that misses.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken is controlling him.
Alshwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Licken has double underhooks.
Licken misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Licken lands an elbow inside that Alshwire shrugs off.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Alshwire wants to break free but Licken has control.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Licken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Licken looking to throw knees to the head but Alshwire is blocking nicely.
Alshwire is trying to break the clinch but Licken has him pressed against the cage.
Alshwire is trying to break free.
Rictoff Alshwire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Licken lands an elbow inside.
Licken tries a knee to the head but Alshwire blocks it.
Alshwire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
Licken keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alshwire's efforts to push away.
Licken gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Alshwire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alshwire avoids the elbow strike from Licken, against the cage.
Licken lands an elbow inside that Alshwire shrugs off.
Licken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alshwire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alshwire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alshwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alshwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Licken won't allow it.
Licken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alshwire misses with some punches.
Steve Licken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Licken throws an elbow but misses.
Licken lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Licken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Licken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Licken!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Muyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Nobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Muyt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Nobis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muyt drives through and clinches with Nobis against the cage.
Muyt is trying to drag Nobis to the mat but Nobis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muyt is trying to drag Nobis to the mat but Nobis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nobis has Muyt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muyt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nobis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muyt has him pressed against the cage.
Muyt jumps into guard, dragging Nobis to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nobis throws a series of strikes that have Muyt backpedaling.
It looks like Leon Muyt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobis lands a left and a right that send Muyt crashing to the mat, dazed. Nobis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Muyt is rocked!
Muyt tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Muyt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muyt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muyt seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Muyt with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Muyt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nobis lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Muyt is looking to close the distance but Nobis sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Muyt crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Muyt is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Peter Nobis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Moritz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilberto Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Moritz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moritz cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Moritz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moritz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva tries for a takedown but Moritz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moritz tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moritz drops Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva looks back up at him and smiles so Moritz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Gilberto Silva has been cut.
Moritz feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Silva crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Moritz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pen Kli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pen Kli is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pen Kli!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kli digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Kli is looking to clinch.
Kli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kli cracks Adams with a good jab.
Adams shoots in and bounces Kli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adams stops Kli from standing up.
Adams drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Adams seems to have locked his on tight now - Kli screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Adams, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Adams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giovanni Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Velilkov.
Velilkov clinches.
Velilkov stops a takedown attempt from Orsini.
Velilkov tries to circle away but Orsini has him pinned against the cage.
Velilkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Orsini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orsini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Velilkov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Orsini misses with a head shot.
Orsini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Velilkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Orsini working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velilkov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini wants to control but Velilkov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velilkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Velilkov as Orsini shoots in.
Orsini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Velilkov swinging wildly here.
Velilkov drops Orsini with a beautiful combination! Orsini stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Velilkov is looking for the KO!
Orsini is rocked!
It looks like Giovanni Orsini has been cut.
Orsini looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velilkov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Orsini clean off his feet! He's out cold! Velilkov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stanko Velilkov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Larmontovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lance Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Larmontovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson forces Larmontovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson wants the takedown. Larmontovic is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Larmontovic's guard against the cage.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Larmontovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Larmontovic!
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larmontovic wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larmontovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Larmontovic manages to pass to side control.
Larmontovic working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larmontovic.
Still in half guard, Larmontovic seems content to control.
Larmontovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larmontovic connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larmontovic prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larmontovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larmontovic on the ground.
Larmontovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Larmontovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Larmontovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larmontovic wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Larmontovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Larmontovic works his way into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Larmontovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Larmontovic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larmontovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Larmontovic has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Larmontovic is looking to clinch.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larmontovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larmontovic keeps working.
Larmontovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Larmontovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson trying to control the position but Larmontovic is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson working away.
Jackson wants to control but Larmontovic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larmontovic is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larmontovic is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larmontovic manages to get to full guard.
Larmontovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larmontovic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larmontovic has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Larmontovic!
Larmontovic regains half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larmontovic's head.
Larmontovic controlling the position well.
Larmontovic wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Larmontovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Larmontovic is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson working the strikes but Larmontovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Larmontovic wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larmontovic won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Larmontovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pressing down on Larmontovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larmontovic is holding on for now.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Larmontovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larmontovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Larmontovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larmontovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larmontovic pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Larmontovic lands a nice short elbow.
Larmontovic passes to full mount!
Larmontovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to hold on but Larmontovic pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larmontovic looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Larmontovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Larmontovic prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Larmontovic breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Larmontovic isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larmontovic landing punches.
Jackson tries to hold on but Larmontovic pushes him away.
Larmontovic lands a big elbow.
Larmontovic avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Larmontovic has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Larmontovic landing punches.
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Larmontovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larmontovic's guard.
Larmontovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a strike but Larmontovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larmontovic is controlling him.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larmontovic wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Larmontovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larmontovic preventing the sweep.
Larmontovic advances to half guard.
Larmontovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larmontovic works his way into side control.
Larmontovic is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larmontovic takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Larmontovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larmontovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larmontovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to escape but Larmontovic is in control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is in trouble now - Larmontovic has advanced to mount!
Larmontovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Larmontovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Larmontovic.
Larmontovic wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Larmontovic prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larmontovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Larmontovic lands a big elbow.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson regains half guard.
Larmontovic stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson has one foot on Larmontovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larmontovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Larmontovic won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Larmontovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Larmontovic pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Larmontovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larmontovic 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Larmontovic!
Chris Larmontovic is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Lamaannuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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21
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
19
169 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Daron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Lamaannuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamaannuttaja checks a low kick from Daron.
Jack Daron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daron tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamaannuttaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamaannuttaja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lamaannuttaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamaannuttaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamaannuttaja wants to pass the guard but Daron is keeping the position.
Lamaannuttaja decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daron, up you get!
Daron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daron 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.
Daron throws a big right hand that misses.
Daron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamaannuttaja is looking for a triangle but Daron pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamaannuttaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daron defends it easily.
Lamaannuttaja working a defensive guard here.
Lamaannuttaja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daron escapes and throws Lamaannuttaja's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lamaannuttaja looks gassed!
Lamaannuttaja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daron off and has taken his back!
Lamaannuttaja not allowing Daron to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daron tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Daron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Daron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daron has a hand on Lamaannuttaja's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lamaannuttaja takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Daron is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daron is working hard here to advance position.
Daron slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lamaannuttaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daron's head.
Daron wants to control but Lamaannuttaja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamaannuttaja blocks the strikes from Daron.
Daron is trying to control but can't.
Daron actively working from the bottom here.
Daron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daron is trying to get back to full guard.
Lamaannuttaja stands up from half guard.
Lamaannuttaja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daron can pounce on him.
Daron loads up on a big right hand but Lamaannuttaja slips the punch.
Daron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daron moves into range and clinches up with Lamaannuttaja.
Daron jumps into guard, dragging Lamaannuttaja to the mat.
Daron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamaannuttaja defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lamaannuttaja shoots in for a takedown but Daron shows good takedown defense.
Daron throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamaannuttaja.
Daron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lamaannuttaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Daron is looking to regain half guard here but Lamaannuttaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Lamaannuttaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daron gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Daron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daron.
Daron is trying to keep Lamaannuttaja in close.
Lamaannuttaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lamaannuttaja manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daron wants to control from the top but Lamaannuttaja keeps moving.
Lamaannuttaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daron is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamaannuttaja keeping moving, preventing Daron from controlling successfully.
Daron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamaannuttaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daron pushing down on Lamaannuttaja's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daron trying to pass the guard but Lamaannuttaja defending well.
Daron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Daron slams his shin into Lamaannuttaja's torso.
Lamaannuttaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daron throws a lazy right hand but Lamaannuttaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daron throws a front kick that sends Lamaannuttaja stumbling back into the cage.
Daron tries for a takedown but Lamaannuttaja circles away easily
and Lamaannuttaja counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lamaannuttaja.
Daron pulls guard effortlessly.
Daron trying to keep a closed guard but Lamaannuttaja is proving a slippery customer.
Daron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamaannuttaja is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daron isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lamaannuttaja stacks Daron on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lamaannuttaja!
Lamaannuttaja decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lamaannuttaja misses with a takedown attempt - Daron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Daron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daron throws the kick towards the body but Lamaannuttaja avoids it.
Daron throws a head kick that half lands.
Daron lands a really nice looking cross but Lamaannuttaja seems unphased.
Daron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lamaannuttaja at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Daron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lasse Lamaannuttaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daron misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamaannuttaja counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lamaannuttaja looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daron is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lamaannuttaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lamaannuttaja's back!
Daron lands a shot to the body.
Lamaannuttaja defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Daron is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jack Daron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daron has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daron looking for the RNC.
Daron looking to hold on to the position here but Lamaannuttaja rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Daron trying to control but Lamaannuttaja is working from the bottom.
Daron 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.
Lamaannuttaja pushes Daron off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daron misses with a shot to the body
and Lamaannuttaja moves into the clinch.
Daron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Daron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamaannuttaja trying to control but Daron is working from the bottom.
Daron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamaannuttaja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamaannuttaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daron is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daron looking for a guillotine here but Lamaannuttaja defends easily.
Daron looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lamaannuttaja has picked Daron up and slammed him! Daron can't keep hold of the triangle and Lamaannuttaja manages to pass to side control!
Daron looks to move to half guard but instead Lamaannuttaja has passed into mount! Damn!
Lamaannuttaja looking for a guillotine from mount but Daron is having none of it.
Daron tries to reverse the position but Lamaannuttaja maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamaannuttaja get's back to his feet.
Daron connects with a jab.
Daron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lamaannuttaja.
Lamaannuttaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Daron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamaannuttaja shoots in and drives through. Daron sprawls well.
Daron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamaannuttaja pinned against the cage. Lamaannuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daron.
Lasse Lamaannuttaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Daron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daron misses with a body punch
and Lamaannuttaja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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 Jack Daron.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daron, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daron!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerico Yusen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiao Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerico Yusen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiao Hu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xiao Hu has managed to clinch.
Xiao Hu connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jerico Yusen has been cut.
Xiao Hu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiao Hu throws the kick towards the body but Yusen avoids it.
Xiao Hu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yusen counters with a three punch combo that has Xiao Hu backing up. Xiao Hu nods at Yusen to acknowledge the strikes.
Yusen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yusen fails with the takedown.
Xiao Hu shoots and misses
and Yusen counters by clinching up.
Yusen tries to circle away but Xiao Hu has him pinned against the cage.
Xiao Hu tightens his grip and picks Yusen up, before dumping him to the ground. Yusen manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiao Hu passes Yusen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Xiao Hu not doing much here.
Yusen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xiao Hu on the ground.
Yusen is defending against the submission attempts here by Xiao Hu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao Hu wants to pass the guard but Yusen is defending well.
Xiao Hu is trying to work for a kimura but Yusen is defending well.
Xiao Hu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yusen defending well though.
Xiao Hu working the head and body with strikes.
Yusen won't allow Xiao Hu to pass to mount.
Xiao Hu stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yusen wants to control but Xiao Hu is keeping busy.
Yusen is looking to get back to is feet but Xiao Hu passes into side control.
Yusen is not content to let Xiao Hu control the position.
Yusen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xiao Hu.
Xiao Hu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yusen's legs.
Xiao Hu cracks Yusen with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xiao Hu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yusen is trying to get back to half guard.
Xiao Hu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yusen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yusen tries to get out of the position.
Yusen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiao Hu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiao Hu wants to control but Yusen is keeping him busy.
Xiao Hu controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yusen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Xiao Hu as Yusen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerico Yusen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yusen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiao Hu counters with a takedown into side control.
Yusen is breathing heavily.
Xiao Hu trying to control the action but Yusen is working from the bottom.
Xiao Hu tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiao Hu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerico Yusen's cut.
That's time! Yusen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yusen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Xiao Hu leaves Yusen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xiao Hu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yusen circles away.
Yusen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiao Hu counters with a nice leg kick.
Li Xiao Hu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yusen shoots for a takedown but Xiao Hu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerico Yusen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiao Hu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yusen is trying to defend but Xiao Hu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xiao Hu is trying to control. Yusen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiao Hu lands with a punch from half guard.
Xiao Hu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Xiao Hu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao Hu thows a huge punch but Yusen dodges it nicely.
Xiao Hu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xiao Hu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yusen's head.
Xiao Hu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yusen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xiao Hu not doing much here.
Yusen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xiao Hu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xiao Hu content to control rather than advance.
Yusen is trying to stand up here but Xiao Hu is controlling him well.
Yusen pushes Xiao Hu off and gets back to his feet.
Xiao Hu shoots in for a double leg but Yusen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xiao Hu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusen stuffs the takedown attempt from Xiao Hu. Xiao Hu gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Xiao Hu.
Yusen fails with the takedown.
Yusen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiao Hu moves into the clinch.
Yusen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xiao Hu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yusen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Xiao Hu!
Yusen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiao Hu gets back to half guard.
Xiao Hu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yusen pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xiao Hu sees it coming and defends easily.
Xiao Hu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiao Hu gets back to full guard.
Yusen looking to pass the guard.
Xiao Hu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yusen throws a strike but Xiao Hu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Li Xiao Hu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerico Yusen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xiao Hu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yusen wants to improve his position but instead Xiao Hu has moved into half guard.
Xiao Hu is trying to control. Yusen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiao Hu is thwarting Yusen's attempts to control the position.
Xiao Hu is taking a breather. Yusen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yusen is refusing to be controlled, as Xiao Hu sits in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiao Hu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao Hu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xiao Hu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Xiao Hu or perhaps it was just good defense by Yusen which made him look bad.
Yusen misses with a takedown attempt
and Xiao Hu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xiao Hu is controlling the pace.
Xiao Hu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yusen!
Xiao Hu landing strikes from the mount and Yusen is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Xiao Hu working Yusen over with strikes here.
Yusen tries to hold on but Xiao Hu postures up.
Yusen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Xiao Hu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Xiao Hu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiao Hu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yusen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yusen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yusen wants to hold on but Xiao Hu pushes him away.
Xiao Hu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xiao Hu in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yusen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Xiao Hu.
Xiao Hu trying to control but Yusen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yusen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xiao Hu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yusen's face.
Li Xiao Hu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xiao Hu controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Xiao Hu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xiao Hu 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Xiao Hu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Rawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shannon Bannon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pol Rawn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Bannon.
It looks like Pol Rawn has been cut.
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!
Rawn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rawn is working for a submission of some sort.
Rawn looks to land a strike but Bannon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rawn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rawn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rawn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rawn trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
Bannon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rawn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rawn trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
Rawn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bannon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rawn, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawn looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawn, not yet.
Bannon wants to get up but he can't break Rawn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rawn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bannon preventing the sweep.
Rawn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bannon!
Bannon tries to buck Rawn off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rawn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rawn looking to ground and pound but Bannon is blocking nicely.
Bannon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rawn on the ground.
Rawn is looking to work his way around to Bannon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawn wants to control the pace but Bannon is squirming around nicely.
Rawn throws some wild stikes that Bannon manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Bannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pol Rawn's cut.
That's time! Bannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rawn shoots in for a double leg but Bannon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bannon.
Bannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawn.
Bannon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rawn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rawn wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
Rawn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rawn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rawn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon is looking to stand up but Rawn isn't so interested in that idea.
Rawn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bannon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rawn is controlling him.
Rawn trying to control but Bannon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bannon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Rawn with that takedown attempt.
Rawn closes the distance and clinches up with Bannon, looking for a takedown. Rawn pushes Bannon against the cage but Bannon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shannon Bannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pol Rawn.
Bannon tries to bum rush Rawn with a series of wild strikes but Rawn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rawn shoots for a double leg takedown but Bannon sprawls well. He's pushed Rawn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rawn is breathing heavily.
Rawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bannon but Bannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shannon Bannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rawn tries to move into range but Bannon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bannon misses with a series of wild punches.
Shannon Bannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bannon misses with a wild combination.
Bannon misses with a double jab
and Rawn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bannon's guard now.
Rawn wants to control from the top but Bannon keeps moving.
Rawn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bannon has wrist control.
Rawn is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawn stops Bannon from standing up.
Rawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bannon keeping moving, preventing Rawn from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bannon misses with a combination
and Rawn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bannon's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Rawn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pol Rawn'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!
Bannon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bannon misses with a two punch combination.
Rawn scores a takedown into full mount!
Bannon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bannon tries to get out of the position.
Rawn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bannon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rawn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bannon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rawn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawn wants to control the pace but Bannon is squirming around nicely.
Rawn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bannon is surviving well by controlling Rawn's body position as best he can.
Rawn wants to take Bannon's back here but Bannon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rawn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bannon is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawn has hold of Bannon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bannon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rawn wants to control the pace but Bannon is squirming around nicely.
Bannon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rawn.
Rawn looking to isolate an arm here. Bannon doesn't see it coming and as Rawn extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rawn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pol Rawn!
Pol Rawn is the new heavyweight champion!
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