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WarZone 9: Blood For Blood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Van Der Voort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Vickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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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, Johnny Van Der Voort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Vickers!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Voort throws a head kick that Vickers semi-blocks.
Van Der Voort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vickers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vickers drives through with a takedown into Van Der Voort's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vickers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vickers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vickers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vickers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vickers distracts Van Der Voort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vickers throwing strikes but missing.
Vickers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vickers is working Van Der Voort over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vickers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Der Voort wants to stand up but Vickers is controlling him.
Van Der Voort can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vickers controls the pace.
Vickers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vickers trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Voort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vickers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Vickers might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Freddy Vickers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vickers shoots for a takedown but Van Der Voort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Voort moves into range and clinches up with Vickers.
Van Der Voort manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Voort is trying to break free.
Van Der Voort controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Der Voort is trying to push Vickers away but Vickers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Der Voort manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vickers is defended easily by Van Der Voort.
Johnny Van Der Voort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Vickers.
Vickers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Voort counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vickers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Voort's waist but Van Der Voort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vickers off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Voort slips under a jab.
Van Der Voort throws a head kick but Vickers moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Vickers or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Voort which made him look bad.
Vickers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Der Voort.
Van Der Voort throws a head kick but Vickers moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Vickers with that takedown attempt.
Van Der Voort lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Vickers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Der Voort stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Voort wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Der Voort lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Der Voort swings for the body but Vickers moves out of range.
Vickers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Der Voort throws a body punch but Vickers moves out of range.
Vickers looks for a takedown but Van Der Voort sprawls well.
Vickers shoots in but Van Der Voort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnny Van Der Voort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Vickers.
Van Der Voort tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vickers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Voort stuffs the takedown attempt from Vickers. Vickers gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Van Der Voort.
Johnny Van Der Voort is winning the standup battle so far.
Vickers blocks a head kick by Van Der Voort.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Voort as Vickers shoots in.
Vickers blocks a head kick by Van Der Voort.
Vickers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Voort working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vickers.
Vickers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vickers tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Voort is retaining full guard.
Van Der Voort wants to stand and escape but Vickers is having none of it.
Vickers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vickers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vickers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vickers advances to half guard.
Vickers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vickers throws a strike but Van Der Voort avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vickers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vickers works over Van Der Voort with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vickers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vickers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vickers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Voort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vickers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vickers lands a couple of elbows.
Vickers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Voort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vickers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vickers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Vickers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vickers fails to land the takedown.
Van Der Voort tries to clinch there but Vickers circles away.
Van Der Voort throws a sloppy head kick and Vickers moves out of range easily.
Van Der Voort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Voort misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vickers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Der Voort!
Vickers cracks Van Der Voort with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vickers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Der Voort is avoiding damage well.
Freddy Vickers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vickers postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vickers is working Van Der Voort over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vickers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Der Voort's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vickers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vickers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vickers working the ground and pound from side control.
Van Der Voort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Voort tries to get out of the position.
Vickers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vickers is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vickers is chipping away with strikes.
Vickers landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Van Der Voort is rocked!
Van Der Voort taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Van Der Voort is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Vickers! That's hurt Van Der Voort! Will he recover? Vickers fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Vickers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Stone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stone working the ground and pound.
Stone lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Stone drags him back down.
Stone happy to just control the position for now.
Johnson is trying to buck Stone off.
Stone controlling from side mount.
Stone cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Stone is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stone scoring with punches and elbows.
Stone moves into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnson hang on?
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone lands a big shot to the head and Johnson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Stone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poodah DaGangsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying De Villefort's choice of entrance music: The Lawman. Gerard De Villefort has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza |
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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, Poodah DaGangsta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerard De Villefort!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaGangsta wants to clinch.
DaGangsta closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Villefort counters with a good low kick that DaGangsta was not able to check.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaGangsta doesn't manage to clinch there - De Villefort circles away.
De Villefort throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DaGangsta swinging wildly here.
DaGangsta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaGangsta could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DaGangsta closes the distance and clinches.
De Villefort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Villefort scores with a head kick.
DaGangsta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Villefort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Villefort throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Villefort circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Villefort throws a low kick but DaGangsta moves out of range easily.
DaGangsta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DaGangsta fails with a takedown attempt.
De Villefort on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DaGangsta. DaGangsta obviously looking to wear him down.
DaGangsta fails with an attempt to clinch.
DaGangsta throws a series of punches but De Villefort moves out of range.
DaGangsta is looking to clinch but De Villefort is avoiding it.
DaGangsta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Villefort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DaGangsta throws a right hand that De Villefort ducks under and follows up with a left that De Villefort also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort misses with an attempted mid kick.
DaGangsta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Villefort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaGangsta tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Villefort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - DaGangsta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but De Villefort moves out of range.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaGangsta thows a left - swing and a miss!
DaGangsta moves in looking to clinch but De Villefort pushes him off.
De Villefort throws a body kick that misses.
De Villefort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DaGangsta misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGangsta throws a series of punches but De Villefort moves out of range.
DaGangsta tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Villefort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Villefort throws a head kick that misses.
Poodah DaGangsta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Villefort misses with a low kick as DaGangsta jumps back.
DaGangsta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerard De Villefort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by De Villefort as he checks the leg kick.
DaGangsta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaGangsta misses with a head kick.
DaGangsta is breathing heavily.
DaGangsta checks a leg kick nicely.
DaGangsta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Villefort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for DaGangsta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from DaGangsta.
A head kick misses from De Villefort.
De Villefort throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Villefort.
De Villefort throws a push kick but DaGangsta slaps the foot to one side.
DaGangsta is looking to clinch but De Villefort is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Villefort fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DaGangsta is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Villefort misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGangsta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DaGangsta blocks a head kick by De Villefort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerard De Villefort will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Villefort throws a head kick that misses.
DaGangsta looks for a takedown but De Villefort sprawls well.
De Villefort tries to keep at a distance but DaGangsta has taken the fight into the clinch.
DaGangsta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Villefort is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DaGangsta has De Villefort pressed against the cage, preventing De Villefort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DaGangsta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaGangsta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Villefort counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaGangsta tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGangsta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Villefort.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaGangsta tries to close the distance and clinch but De Villefort swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DaGangsta closes the distance and clinches.
DaGangsta misses with a knee to the head.
DaGangsta tries to pull guard but De Villefort forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poodah DaGangsta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaGangsta throws a punch but it's blocked by De Villefort.
DaGangsta trying to land knees to the body.
DaGangsta keeps control of De Villefort as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Villefort as DaGangsta tries to tie him up.
De Villefort breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DaGangsta blocks a head kick by De Villefort.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaGangsta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Villefort throws a sloppy head kick and DaGangsta moves out of range easily.
DaGangsta moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from DaGangsta. Those never looked like landing.
DaGangsta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Villefort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DaGangsta tries to clinch but De Villefort is having none of it.
De Villefort keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGangsta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Villefort lands a big head kick that sends DaGangsta tumbling to the mat! De Villefort takes a step backwards and waves DaGangsta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
DaGangsta is rocked!
It looks like Poodah DaGangsta has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaGangsta tries to clinch but De Villefort moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by De Villefort.
DaGangsta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Villefort throws a leg kick but DaGangsta moved away.
DaGangsta blocks a head kick by De Villefort.
De Villefort keeps the fight on the outside.
De Villefort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaGangsta fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Villefort throws a head kick that misses.
DaGangsta misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Villefort. That's going to slow DaGangsta down.
De Villefort lands a big head kick that sends DaGangsta tumbling to the mat! De Villefort takes a step backwards and waves DaGangsta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh DaGangsta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by De Villefort - that's a beauty! DaGangsta is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even De Villefort can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gerard De Villefort!
A relieved looking Gerard De Villefort 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Anirudh Negi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Negi comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Dai has chosen Stic.Man - "Back on my regimen" as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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, Anirudh Negi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Go Dai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Negi as he avoids it easily.
Negi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dai under the eye.
Negi is looking to clinch.
Dai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Negi on the inside.
Negi breaks from the clinch.
Negi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dai is defended easily by Negi.
Negi has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Negi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Negi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Negi is looking to break free of the clinch but Dai has double underhooks.
Dai wants to break free but Negi has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Negi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dai rushes Negi and presses him up against the cage.
Negi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Negi instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Negi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Negi breaks the clinch.
Negi misses with a looping right.
Negi closes the distance and pushes Dai back into the cage.
Negi is pressed up against the cage. Dai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Negi down to the mat. Negi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anirudh Negi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Go Dai.
Negi moves into the clinch.
Dai tries to pull guard but Negi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Negi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai takes one on the button.
It looks like Go Dai has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negi slaps away a takedown attempt from Dai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Negi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dai's head.
Dai tries to land a leg kick but Negi saw it coming and moves away.
Dai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Negi misses with a double jab
and Dai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Negi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Negi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dai.
Negi drops Dai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dai looks back up at him and smiles so Negi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dai is rocked!
Anirudh Negi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negi closes the distance and pushes Dai back into the cage.
Dai is still on wobbly legs! Can Negi finish him?
Negi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dai drops to his knees and Negi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anirudh Negi!
Post fight, Anirudh Negi took to the microphone: 'And here I thought you would be a
challenging
opponent. What a shame.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamsudin Khulagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michelangelo Schotborgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamsudin Khulagov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shamsudin Khulagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michelangelo Schotborgh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schotborgh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Shamsudin Khulagov has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schotborgh, as that shot connected.
Schotborgh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotborgh darts in and clinches Khulagov up against the cage.
Khulagov tries to pull guard but Schotborgh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Schotborgh.
A short uppercut from Schotborgh.
A short uppercut from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh just leaning against Khulagov, taking a breather.
Schotborgh lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotborgh is struggling to control the position.
Schotborgh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khulagov jumps guard but Schotborgh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schotborgh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schotborgh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khulagovs head.
Schotborgh scores with a shot to the side of Khulagov's head.
The referee calls for Schotborgh to work.
Khulagov tries to pull guard but Schotborgh holds him up against the cage and eventually Khulagov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamsudin Khulagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Schotborgh to work.
Khulagov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khulagov letting Schotborgh take a breather here.
A short right from Schotborgh on the inside.
Khulagov jumps guard but Schotborgh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schotborgh lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schotborgh scores with a hook to the body.
Khulagov is trying to pull guard but Schotborgh has him pressed against the cage.
Schotborgh lands a left hand.
Shamsudin Khulagov's cut is getting worse.
Khulagov takes a shot to the head.
Khulagov fails to pull guard.
Schotborgh lands with a left to the head.
Schotborgh lands a body shot.
Khulagov is breathing heavily.
Schotborgh lands a hook that snaps the head of Khulagov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Schotborgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotborgh lands with a light punch inside.
Schotborgh lands with a right to the head.
Schotborgh lands a nice uppercut.
Schotborgh just leaning against Khulagov, taking a breather.
Schotborgh lands a shoulder strike.
Schotborgh digs a right hand underneath Khulagov's ribcage. Khulagov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schotborgh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khulagov backwards.
A short right from Schotborgh on the inside.
Khulagov is trying to pull guard but Schotborgh has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotborgh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Schotborgh.
Schotborgh lands with a light punch inside.
Schotborgh lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Schotborgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotborgh works on Khulagov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Schotborgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotborgh.
A short right from Schotborgh on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Schotborgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khulagov jumps guard but Schotborgh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khulagov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schotborgh to keep the fight standing.
Schotborgh presses Khulagov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schotborgh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamsudin Khulagov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Schotborgh lands a right hand.
Khulagov is rocked!
Schotborgh cracks Khulagov with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelangelo Schotborgh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shamsudin Khulagov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schotborgh scores with a nice right hand.
Schotborgh works Khulagov's body with a nice hook.
Michelangelo Schotborgh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schotborgh throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Khulagov to counter with a crisp jab.
Schotborgh takes a swing at Khulagov's ribcage but misses.
Khulagov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khulagov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schotborgh closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Schotborgh.
Schotborgh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schotborgh.
Khulagov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schotborgh smiles and moves away.
A cross from Schotborgh lands.
Shamsudin Khulagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schotborgh clinches up against the cage.
Schotborgh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schotborgh is working Khulagov over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Schotborgh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schotborgh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeez, Shamsudin Khulagov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Schotborgh gets through Khulagov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khulagov tries to pull guard but Schotborgh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schotborgh lands a right hand.
Oh Khulagov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Schotborgh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schotborgh digs a right hand into Khulagov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khulagov's gas tank.
Schotborgh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khulagov or not.
Schotborgh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khulagov backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shamsudin Khulagov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michelangelo Schotborgh!
After winning the bout, Michelangelo Schotborgh 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Massoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Bernard (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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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ahmad Massoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Massoud throws a body punch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard is looking to clinch.
Massoud lands a head shot.
Bernard avoids the body shot from Massoud.
Massoud drops Bernard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bernard looks back up at him and smiles so Massoud waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bernard is rocked!
Ahmad Massoud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard slips under a jab from Massoud.
Bernard is still on wobbly legs! Can Massoud finish him?
Massoud misses with a looping left.
Bernard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bernard shoots in but Massoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bernard shoots in looking for a takedown. Massoud tries to sprawl out of it but Bernard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Massoud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernard fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmad Massoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Bernard.
Bernard takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massoud throws a hook but Bernard blocks it.
Massoud thuds a left hand into Bernard's body.
Massoud slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.
Bernard tries to move into range but Massoud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahmad Massoud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bernard takes a swing at Massoud's ribcage but misses.
Massoud throws an off balance right hand
and Bernard counters with a left and a right that stings Massoud.
Massoud thuds a left hand into Bernard's body.
Massoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bernard wants to clinch but Massoud slips to the side
and Massoud counters with a nice right hand that sends Bernard toppling to the canvas! Bernard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Massoud finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massoud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernard.
Massoud cracks Bernard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Massoud has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bernard to stand back up!
Bernard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massoud lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bernard off his feet! Bernard tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahmad Massoud!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Sipil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tike Myson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joni Sipil could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tike Myson's chin.
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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, Joni Sipil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tike Myson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sipil wants to land a leg kick but Myson is out of range.
Myson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sipil throws out a loose jab but Myson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Myson blocks the leg kick.
Myson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sipil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sipil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Myson darts in trying to clinch
and Sipil counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sipil is nestled in close to Myson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sipil lands a nice short elbow.
Sipil working Myson over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myson is looking to control Sipil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Myson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sipil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Myson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Myson is rocked!
Sipil sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Myson! Oh, Myson is in big trouble! Sipil lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joni Sipil!
A relieved looking Joni Sipil 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Spenser Kalkbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azoth Verormulth (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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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spenser Kalkbrenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azoth Verormulth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalkbrenner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verormulth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Verormulth is looking to pass Kalkbrenner's guard but actually Kalkbrenner recovers to full guard.
Verormulth looking to sit in guard and control but Kalkbrenner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Verormulth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kalkbrenner defends it easily.
Kalkbrenner passes into half guard.
Verormulth looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalkbrenner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Verormulth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalkbrenner.
Verormulth wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verormulth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Verormulth keeping full guard, as Kalkbrenner tries to pass.
Verormulth can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalkbrenner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verormulth.
Verormulth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalkbrenner is one step ahead there.
Kalkbrenner wants to control from the top but Verormulth keeps moving.
Kalkbrenner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verormulth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalkbrenner has managed to get both his arms back between Verormulth's legs - danger averted.
Verormulth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalkbrenner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalkbrenner wants to stand but Verormulth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kalkbrenner preventing the sweep.
Verormulth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kalkbrenner wants to stand but Verormulth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalkbrenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Verormulth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verormulth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalkbrenner is one step ahead there.
Kalkbrenner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Verormulth is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Verormulth has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azoth Verormulth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Verormulth fails with a takedown attempt.
Verormulth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verormulth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalkbrenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalkbrenner looking for a guillotine here but Verormulth defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verormulth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Azoth Verormulth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kalkbrenner pulls Verormulth in close to his closed guard and prevents Verormulth from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalkbrenner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verormulth defends well.
Verormulth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Verormulth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Verormulth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalkbrenner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kalkbrenner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verormulth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalkbrenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalkbrenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Verormulth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verormulth wants to control from the top but Kalkbrenner keeps moving.
Kalkbrenner keeping full guard, as Verormulth tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Azoth Verormulth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kalkbrenner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kalkbrenner stuffs the takedown attempt from Verormulth. Verormulth gets slowly back to his feet.
Spenser Kalkbrenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azoth Verormulth.
Verormulth with a poor takedown
and Kalkbrenner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verormulth won't be happy with that.
Verormulth can't do much from the bottom here.
Verormulth is breathing heavily.
Kalkbrenner throws a strike aimed at the side of Verormulth's head but Verormulth avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth parries the strikes from Kalkbrenner easily there. Kalkbrenner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Verormulth to escape.
Kalkbrenner wants to control but Verormulth is keeping him busy.
Verormulth is trying to get back to half guard.
Kalkbrenner wants to stand but Verormulth is controlling his arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalkbrenner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verormulth keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verormulth can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spenser Kalkbrenner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Verormulth fails with the takedown
and Kalkbrenner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalkbrenner.
Kalkbrenner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalkbrenner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalkbrenner thows a huge punch but Verormulth dodges it nicely.
Kalkbrenner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Verormulth pushes Kalkbrenner off looking to stand but Kalkbrenner dives back in and keeps control.
Kalkbrenner is trying to control. Verormulth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Verormulth is trying to stand.
Verormulth wants to improve his position but Kalkbrenner is controlling well.
Kalkbrenner trying to control the action but Verormulth is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Verormulth wants to control but Kalkbrenner is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Spenser Kalkbrenner just wasn't active enough.
Kalkbrenner closes the distance and pushes Verormulth back into the cage.
Verormulth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kalkbrenner is defending well.
Kalkbrenner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kalkbrenner manages to end up in side control.
Kalkbrenner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verormulth keeps working.
Kalkbrenner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalkbrenner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalkbrenner is looking to take a break and control but Verormulth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kalkbrenner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Verormulth tries to buck Kalkbrenner off but Kalkbrenner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Verormulth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kalkbrenner misses with the ground and pound.
Verormulth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kalkbrenner tries to roll over but Verormulth keeps him under control.
Verormulth is trying to control. Kalkbrenner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalkbrenner trying to hold on to Verormulth's head to control him but Verormulth postures up.
Kalkbrenner is defending against the submission attempts here by Verormulth.
Verormulth wants to free his trapped foot but Kalkbrenner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verormulth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kalkbrenner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verormulth.
Verormulth is looking to stall here but Kalkbrenner recovers full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalkbrenner wants to get back to his feet but Verormulth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spenser Kalkbrenner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalkbrenner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Spenser Kalkbrenner!
A relieved looking Spenser Kalkbrenner 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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