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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fifty Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raimo Rento! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fifty Tyson! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson. An inside leg kick lands from Rento. Nice uppercut lands for Rento. That snapped Tyson's head back.
Rento paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rento scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Rento thuds a left hand into Tyson's body. Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rento is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Rento lands with a nice body punch. Tyson looks winded! Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tyson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rento bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Tyson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Fifty Tyson has been cut. Rento postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Tyson's head off the mat! Tyson is out! He's out! Rento jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raimo Rento! Our winner, Raimo Rento, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Su Li Nah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Caotico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caotico has chosen The last of mohicans as his entrance music. Felipe Caotico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Su Li Nah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Caotico! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Caotico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Li Nah. Li Nah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Li Nah pushes Caotico up against the cage in a clinch. Li Nah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice body punch from Li Nah. Li Nah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Li Nah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Li Nah misses with a series of wild punches.
Caotico staying out of range there. A punch combination from Li Nah misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Some wild striking there from Li Nah.
Li Nah moves in looking to clinch but Caotico pushes him off. Li Nah is looking to clinch. Li Nah stalks Caotico and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caotico's face. Caotico staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Felipe Caotico has been cut. Su Li Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Li Nah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li Nah tries to clinch up but Caotico circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Li Nah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caotico moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Li Nah wants to clinch up but Caotico keeps it at a distance. Li Nah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caotico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Li Nah misses with a wild combination.
Li Nah takes a body punch but keeps moving. Caotico keeps the fight on the outside. Caotico looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Caotico is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caotico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Caotico cracks Li Nah with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Li Nah working a defensive guard here.
Li Nah can't keep his opponent in guard - Caotico advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Li Nah is looking to improve his position.
Li Nah wants to control but Caotico is keeping busy and won't allow it. Caotico seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Li Nah is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felipe Caotico! Felipe Caotico opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beef Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mode has chosen Take From Me (Royce Da 5'9 and Eminem) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Dawg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beef Mode! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mode drives through with a takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dawg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Dawg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mode defends well. Mode throwing strikes from guard but Dawg blocks nicely. Dawg is trying to keep Mode in close.
Dawg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dawg has Mode pulled in close to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mode tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawg is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mode postures up and lands a big shot to Dawg's brow. Mode trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom. Mode working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mode accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mode trying to move into half guard but instead Dawg has managed to sweep! Mode wants to sweep here but Dawg controlling him for the moment. Mode looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mode wants to sweep here but Dawg controlling him for the moment. Mode looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mode wants to sweep here but Dawg controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mode is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawg is aware though and is defending well. Dawg won't allow Mode to sweep him here. Dawg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mode is proving hard to escape from. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mode looking for a guillotine here but Dawg defends easily.
Dawg wants to control from the top but Mode keeps moving. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mode is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dawg wants to control from the top but Mode keeps moving. Mode is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dawg won't allow Mode to sweep him here. Mode lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dawg! The referee warns Dawg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mode in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mode unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mode putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Mode wants to control the pace but Dawg is squirming around nicely. Mode unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dawg wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mode celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beef Mode! After winning the bout, Beef Mode thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Macky Jawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Askos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Macky Jawara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phillip Askos! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jawara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Askos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jawara's waist but Jawara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askos off to one side. Askos has a takedown stuffed. Askos tries to bum rush Jawara with a series of wild strikes but Jawara uses good footwork to avoid the assault. That kick from Askos tenderised Jawara's leg. Jawara is trying to keep his angry face on. Askos takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jawara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Askos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jawara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jawara takes a swing at Askos's ribcage but misses. Askos takes one on the button. Askos shoots in for a takedown but Jawara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Macky Jawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Askos. Askos has a takedown stuffed. Askos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jawara as he avoids it easily. 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! Jawara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Askos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jawara sprawls well. Jawara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Askos gets slowly back to his feet. Jawara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jawara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askos on the side of the head. Jawara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askos manages to avoid it. Jawara swinging wildly here.
Phillip Askos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Askos shoots in but Jawara avoids the takedown attempt easily. Askos throws the left hand but Jawara avoids the punch easily. Askos shoots in for a double leg but Jawara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jawara throws a head kick that misses. Nice sprawl there from Jawara as Askos shoots in. Askos slips a jab and a cross from Jawara.
Jawara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askos manages to avoid it. Askos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askos fails to land the takedown. Jawara scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Askos fails with a takedown attempt. Jawara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jawara loads up on a big right hand but Askos slips the punch. Jawara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Macky Jawara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Askos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jawara avoids it really well and circles away. Askos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jawara! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Askos working away. Askos trying to control the action but Jawara is working from the bottom. Jawara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Askos off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jawara trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Askos doesn't escape. Askos can't escape the position.
Jawara slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Askos trying to control the hands but Jawara breaks the grip. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jawara throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Askos tries to escape the position.
Askos has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jawara thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Askos trying to control the hands but Jawara won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macky Jawara dominated that round. That's time! Jawara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Askos misses with a body kick. Askos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jawara as he avoids it easily. Askos shoots in looking for a takedown. Jawara tries to sprawl out of it but Askos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jawara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jawara scores with the left hand. Askos knows he should have avoided that one. Askos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jawara but Jawara pushes him off and we're back to square one. Macky Jawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Askos. Jawara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jawara wants it to stay on the feet. Jawara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jawara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nice sprawl there from Jawara as Askos shoots in. Askos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jawara defends it nicely. Jawara throws a head kick that Askos semi-blocks.
It looks like Phillip Askos has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Askos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Askos lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Askos fails with a takedown attempt. Askos shoots in looking for a takedown but Jawara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Askos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Askos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Askos is breathing heavily. No joy there for Jawara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Askos shoots in for a double leg but Jawara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Askos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jawara scores with a head kick. Askos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A decent looking cross lands there for Askos. Askos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jawara. Jawara tries to bum rush Askos with a series of wild strikes but Askos uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jawara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jawara tries a low kick but Askos avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Jawara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askos circles away quickly and effectively. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jawara. Jawara thuds a left hand into Askos's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jawara misses with a series of wild punches.
Jawara misses with a body shot.
Jawara connects with a single shot there. Askos shoots in and drives through. Jawara sprawls well. Jawara throws a series of punches but Askos avoids them all with ease. Macky Jawara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jawara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Askos. Jawara with a body punch. A glancing blow. Askos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jawara. Askos throws a body punch but Jawara moves out of range. Jawara stuffs the takedown attempt from Askos. Askos gets slowly back to his feet. Askos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A head kick misses from Jawara. Askos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jawara pinned against the cage. Jawara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Askos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Askos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jawara swivels and escapes. Askos shoots in looking for a takedown but Jawara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Askos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A cross from Jawara lands. Jawara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sloppy strikes from Jawara. Those never looked like landing. Jawara lands with a straight right. Askos didn't see that one coming. Askos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jawara's waist but Jawara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askos off to one side. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jawara, right into the meat.
Jawara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askos. Askos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jawara as he jumps to the side. Jawara connects with a single shot there. Askos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jawara misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Askos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jawara avoids it really well and circles away. Jawara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askos on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Askos looks for a takedown but Jawara sprawls well. Askos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jawara pinned against the cage. Jawara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Askos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jawara as he jumps to the side. Askos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jawara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askos somewhat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Askos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macky Jawara dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Phillip Askos's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askos. Askos shoots in but no luck this time. Jawara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askos circles away quickly and effectively. Askos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jawara's waist but Jawara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Askos off to one side. Macky Jawara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Askos. A head kick from Jawara lands but Askos takes it in his stride. Jawara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Askos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Askos dives in and grabs Jawara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jawara pushes down on Askos's head and hops out. Jawara scores with a one two! Askos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Askos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jawara digs a good hook to Askos's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askos. Jawara misses with a head kick.
Askos shoots and misses and Jawara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Askos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Askos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jawara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askos is one step ahead there. Jawara working a defensive guard here.
Askos wants to stand and escape but instead Jawara has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Askos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jawara! Askos blocks Jawara's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Askos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jawara is trying to escape the mount.
Askos raining down hammerfists from mount. Askos working for a guillotine from mount but Jawara is in no mood to give up. Askos is looking to stand but Askos has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jawara is desperately trying to improve his position but Askos has a good base and remains in mount. Phillip Askos has got the better of the ground game so far. Askos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jawara has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jawara!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Askos wants to sweep here but Jawara controlling him for the moment. Jawara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Askos working a defensive guard here.
Phillip Askos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Macky Jawara wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Jawara slaps away a takedown attempt from Askos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Askos shoots in for a takedown but Jawara shows good takedown defense. Jawara connects with a looping right hand.
Jawara throws a nice looking combination but Askos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Askos fails with the takedown. Askos shoots in for a takedown but Jawara shows good takedown defense. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jawara throws a head kick but Askos moves out of range.
Jawara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Askos circles away quickly and effectively. Jawara slaps away a takedown attempt from Askos, before circling back to the center of the mat. Macky Jawara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jawara clobbers Askos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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 Macky Jawara. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jawara, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macky Jawara!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Prieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Julio Prieto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Prieto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Mera! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mera fails with the takedown. Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Prieto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Prieto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Prieto, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Prieto against the cage but Prieto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Julio Prieto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera. Mera drives through with a takedown into guard. Prieto wants to stand up but Mera is controlling him. Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Prieto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Prieto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Prieto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Prieto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jose Mera wasn't active enough on the ground. Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prieto is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Prieto circles away and we're back to standing. Prieto cracks Mera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Mera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prieto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mera finishes the takedown easily into guard. Prieto is looking to stand up but Mera isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prieto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mera trying to control but Prieto is working from the bottom. Mera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Prieto keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jose Mera has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Mera takes one on the button. Prieto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prieto finds it's way round the side to connect with Mera's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mera 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. Mera needs to keep his hands up - Prieto had a free shot at his head there. Mera fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mera closes the distance looking to clinch and Prieto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mera doesn't manage to clinch there - Prieto circles away.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Prieto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera. Mera has control of an arm but Prieto manages to advance to Mera's back! Mera is in bad spot here.
Prieto not allowing Mera to control his hands. Prieto keeps control of the position easily here as Mera tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mera breaks Prieto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prieto swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mera trying to control but Prieto is working from the bottom. Prieto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him. Mera advances to half 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! Prieto pushes Mera off looking to stand but Mera dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mera wants to take a breather but Prieto is having none of it. Mera moves nicely into side control. Mera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera 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.
Mera tries to clinch up. Nice uppercut lands for Prieto. That snapped Mera's head back.
Prieto lands with a hook. Mera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Mera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Mera takes a shot right to the bread basket. Prieto misses with a wild body shot. Mera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prieto to the mat! Prieto manages to get full guard. Prieto keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mera passes Prieto's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Mera wants to pass the guard but Prieto is defending well. Mera is still trying to improve position. Mera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Prieto defend it? Mera steps over the head and cranks it - Prieto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Mera! An out of breath and clearly excited Jose Mera thanked Tab out for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lue Goose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatenda Ihejirika (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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261 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lue Goose! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tatenda Ihejirika! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goose doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ihejirika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goose.
Goose misses with a takedown attempt and Ihejirika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A combination from Ihejirika does no damage. Goose misses with a takedown attempt and Ihejirika counters with a solid body kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Goose. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Ihejirika misses. Goose fails with the takedown and Ihejirika counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Goose avoids the body shot from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika throws a head kick that misses. Goose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ihejirika.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ihejirika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ihejirika tries to clinch but Goose moves out of range. Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika takes a swing at Goose's ribcage but misses. Ihejirika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goose shoots and misses and Ihejirika counters with a head kick. That will keep Goose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Ihejirika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goose with a lazy takedown attempt letting Ihejirika counter with a right hand. 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! Ihejirika lands with a nice combination. Goose backs away looking to recover. Goose misses with a takedown attempt and Ihejirika counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ihejirika pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goose shoots in for a takedown but Ihejirika shows good takedown defense. Tatenda Ihejirika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Goose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ihejirika counters with a slapping leg kick. Ihejirika throws a series of punches but Goose moves out of range. Ihejirika takes a swing at Goose's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Ihejirika.
Goose doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Ihejirika to counter with a crisp jab. Goose with a poor takedown and Ihejirika counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ihejirika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Goose will feel that in the morning. Goose shoots and misses and Ihejirika counters with a series of strikes. Goose will be more careful next time no doubt. Goose is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab lands there for Ihejirika.
It looks like Lue Goose has been cut. Ihejirika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goose. Ihejirika tries to bum rush Goose with a series of wild strikes but Goose uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ihejirika misses the jab. Goose shoots and misses and Ihejirika counters with a nice uppercut. Goose has his takedown stuffed and Ihejirika counters with a left to the body. Ihejirika misses with a few strikes there.
Ihejirika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ihejirika swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Goose. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Goose feints and as Ihejirika raises his hands in defense, Goose changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Ihejirika keeping full guard, as Goose tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Goose won't allow Ihejirika to get back to his feet. Goose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihejirika swivels though and keeps the full guard. Goose is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ihejirika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ihejirika has escaped and now he's on top! Ihejirika tries to stand but Goose is controlling from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lue Goose'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.
Goose shoots and misses and Ihejirika counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goose thinking. Goose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Goose misses with a takedown attempt and Ihejirika counters with a nice body shot. Ihejirika misses with a wild combination.
Goose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ihejirika counters with a left and a right that stings Goose. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lue Goose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ihejirika swings for the body but Goose moves out of range.
Lue Goose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ihejirika lands a jab to Goose's midsection. Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika throws a series of punches but Goose moves out of range. Ihejirika is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Goose blocks a head kick by Ihejirika.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ihejirika's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ihejirika duly obliges. Goose shoots and misses enabling Ihejirika to counter with a crisp jab. Ihejirika has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ihejirika tries to land a front kick but Goose steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ihejirika throws a right and a left that both miss. Goose moves out of range of the body kick. Goose staying out of range there. Ihejirika fails to land with a series of punches.
Ihejirika throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goose. Goose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ihejirika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goose shoots for a takedown but Ihejirika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Goose has his takedown stuffed and Ihejirika counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ihejirika tries to close the distance and clinch but Goose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ihejirika moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ihejirika counters with a one-two to the body. Goose fails with the takedown and Ihejirika counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Goose shoots and misses and Ihejirika counters with a slapping leg kick. Tatenda Ihejirika seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ihejirika looks to land a combination but Goose avoids it well. Goose drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihejirika keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goose throws an elbow but Ihejirika slips to the side and avoids it well. Ihejirika tries to escape but Goose is in control. Goose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihejirika keeps working. Ihejirika tries to escape but Goose is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ihejirika knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Goose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ihejirika is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Goose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goose is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ihejirika has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatenda Ihejirika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lue Goose's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ihejirika misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goose shoots and misses and Ihejirika counters with a left to the body. Goose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ihejirika misses the shot to the body. Ihejirika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goose blocks a head kick by Ihejirika.
Ihejirika misses with the combination.
Ihejirika swings for the body but Goose moves out of range.
Ihejirika is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goose rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ihejirika punishes Goose's body with a nice straight punch. Goose shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ihejirika tries to kick Goose off but Goose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Goose is looking for a kimura here.
Goose seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ihejirika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ihejirika is defending against the submission attempts here by Goose.
Goose seems to be working for a kimura but Ihejirika defends the submission attempt. Goose passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ihejirika wants to get back to his feet but Goose drags him back down. Tatenda Ihejirika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Goose swings around for an armbar but Ihejirika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goose's guard. Ihejirika stopping the sweep attempt from Goose. Ihejirika wants to get up but he can't break Goose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goose wants to stand and escape but Ihejirika is having none of it. Goose is looking for a triangle but Ihejirika pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Goose trying to keep a closed guard but Ihejirika is proving a slippery customer.
Ihejirika trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goose's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight! Lue Goose showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ihejirika 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatenda Ihejirika! Tatenda Ihejirika seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Weissenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Daemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dark Daemon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Weissenberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Daemon! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Weissenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Weissenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weissenberg misses with a wild combination.
Daemon moves out of range of the leg kick from Weissenberg. Weissenberg swinging wildly here.
Weissenberg throws a head kick that misses so Daemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Weissenberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daemon is controlling him. Weissenberg wants to control the position but Daemon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daemon is thwarting Weissenberg's attempts to control the position. Daemon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Daemon is trying for a kimura here. Weissenberg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Daemon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dark Daemon! During a confident post fight interview, Dark Daemon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Carnevale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Rumia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnevale comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrea Carnevale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filip Rumia! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carnevale gets a clinch. The referee calls for Carnevale to work.
Rumia avoids a wild elbow strike from Carnevale. Carnevale presses Rumia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Carnevale controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Carnevale.
Good body shot from Carnevale.
Rumia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carnevale.
Rumia tries to break free but Carnevale pushes him back against the cage. Rumia tries to pull guard but Carnevale holds him up against the cage and eventually Rumia drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Carnevale lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rumia takes a shot to the head. Carnevale breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Carnevale. Rumia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rumia closes the distance looking to clinch and Carnevale counters with a crisp right that sends Rumia to the canvas! Carnevale follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrea Carnevale! A relieved looking Andrea Carnevale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taj Yaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Taj Yaya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taj Yaya! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grynworst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A jab lands there for Grynworst. Yaya slips a jab and a cross from Grynworst.
Grynworst lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaya off the cage and back into range. Grynworst swings for the body but Yaya moves out of range.
Grynworst lands with a shot to the body. Yaya looks to clinch and Grynworst counters with a nice double leg into half 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Grynworst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yaya has managed to free his arm - good work. Yaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grynworst works his way into full mount! Grynworst throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Grynworst can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaya is looking to escape. Grynworst has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yaya's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grynworst misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yaya blocking the ground and pound. Grynworst looking for a guillotine from mount but Yaya is having none of it. Grynworst throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaya tries to get out of the position. Yaya wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grynworst.
Grynworst lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yaya hang on? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grynworst thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grynworst trying to control but he's not successful this time. Grynworst scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grynworst thowing shots but they're missing. Grynworst is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yaya has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yaya! Grynworst not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grynworst might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yaya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yaya is posturing up here but Grynworst has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yaya tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yaya has to tap! Slick submission there by Grynworst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borthol Grynworst! Borthol Grynworst is the new welterweight champion! In his post fight interview, Borthol Grynworst started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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