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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Asce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manu Asce 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Asce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kusilutka, pushing him back against the cage.
Asce has had enough of the clinch but Kusilutka keeps him there for the moment.
Asce being controlled against the cage.
Kusilutka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asce pulls guard successfully.
Asce working a defensive guard here.
Asce is really struggling to control Kusilutka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Asce keeps moving.
Kusilutka tries to free his leg and advance position but Asce is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka postures up in Asce's guard and throws a big left but Asce blocks it.
Kusilutka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kusilutka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kusilutka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kusilutka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusilutka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusilutka trying to control from half guard but Asce is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor Kusilutka.
Kusilutka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Igor Kusilutka has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asce moves into range and clinches up with Kusilutka.
Still in the clinch, Kusilutka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka lands a nice shot to the body.
Kusilutka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asce wants the takedown. Kusilutka is fighting it off but Asce persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kusilutka's guard against the cage.
Asce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kusilutka's guard.
Kusilutka has his feet on Asce's thighs here. He's pushed Asce off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Asce screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Igor Kusilutka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rorthrar Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann has chosen The Adicts - You'll never walk alone as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rorthrar Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Swann as Gracie shoots in.
Swann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Swann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Swann duly obliges.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to move into range but Swann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gracie tries to move into range but Swann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorthrar Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swann misses with a wild combination.
Swann throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie shoots in but Swann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swann throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Rorthrar Gracie has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Swann is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swann scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Swann finds it's target.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swann has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Swann steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gracie is out on his feet! Swann sets himself and nearly takes Gracie's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Swann!
An out of breath Ross Swann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lotus Suzinuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartosz Gajtkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lotus Suzinuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Gajtkowski!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gajtkowski misses with a double jab
and Suzinuki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gajtkowski tries to bum rush Suzinuki with a series of wild strikes but Suzinuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suzinuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suzinuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suzinuki 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.
Suzinuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suzinuki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suzinuki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gajtkowski's head.
Gajtkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gajtkowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suzinuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gajtkowski has his foot on Suzinuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suzinuki works his way back into a safe position though.
Suzinuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suzinuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajtkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gajtkowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suzinuki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suzinuki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajtkowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Suzinuki has passed into half guard!
Suzinuki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gajtkowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suzinuki seems to be working for a kimura but Gajtkowski defends the submission attempt.
Suzinuki is looking to advance position but Gajtkowski won't allow it.
Suzinuki working over Gajtkowski with some ground and pound. Gajtkowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suzinuki connects with a nice short shot to Gajtkowski's temple.
Suzinuki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gajtkowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gajtkowski tries to roll over but Suzinuki keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Suzinuki.
Gajtkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzinuki wants to pass to mount but Gajtkowski is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gajtkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suzinuki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Suzinuki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suzinuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gajtkowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suzinuki.
Suzinuki drops an elbow to the side of Gajtkowski's head.
Gajtkowski wants to improve his position but Suzinuki is controlling well.
Gajtkowski gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suzinuki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suzinuki looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzinuki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gajtkowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suzinuki's guard.
Gajtkowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suzinuki is looking to regain half guard here but Gajtkowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Suzinuki is working hard here to advance position.
Gajtkowski wants to take a breather but Suzinuki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gajtkowski.
Gajtkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suzinuki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Suzinuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gajtkowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Suzinuki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suzinuki working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzinuki trying to control but Gajtkowski is working from the bottom.
Suzinuki scoring with some ground and pound.
Suzinuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gajtkowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gajtkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gajtkowski wants to sweep here but Suzinuki controlling him for the moment.
Gajtkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suzinuki defends well.
Gajtkowski has his foot on Suzinuki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suzinuki works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gajtkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzinuki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Suzinuki landing some decent shots from guard.
Gajtkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotus Suzinuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gajtkowski misses with a double jab.
Gajtkowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suzinuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gajtkowski thinking.
Gajtkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suzinuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suzinuki lands with a punch from half guard.
Gajtkowski is rocked!
Suzinuki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gajtkowski is still in real trouble! Can Suzinuki finish him?
Suzinuki lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Gajtkowski! More strikes land and this one is all over! Suzinuki jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotus Suzinuki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Heyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Varjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varjo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Faith No More - Be aggressive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Heyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Varjo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varjo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heyat.
Varjo moves into range and clinches up with Heyat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Varjo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Varjo wants to free his trapped foot but Heyat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Heyat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heyat trying to control here.
Varjo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heyat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varjo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heyat is trying to stand.
Varjo is thwarting Heyat's attempts to control the position.
Heyat won't allow Varjo to pass to mount.
Varjo is keen to just control but Heyat is a slippery customer.
Varjo stalling.
Heyat has his hands clasped together around Varjo's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heyat swings widly with a right hand
and Varjo counters with a single leg into guard. Heyat didn't expect that.
Varjo has gone for a leg lock! Heyat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Varjo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heyat postures up.
Varjo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Varjo looking for subs off his back but Heyat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Heyat seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Varjo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Varjo wants to get back to full guard.
Varjo wants to control but Heyat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Varjo tries to get to full guard but Heyat has control of the leg.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heyat trying to control the action but Varjo is working from the bottom.
Heyat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Heyat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Varjo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Varjo trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Varjo cracks Heyat with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Varjo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heyat misses with an uppercut. Varjo saw that one coming.
Varjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Heyat circles away.
Varjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Heyat sprawls well. He's pushed Varjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varjo. Heyat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varjo cracks Heyat with an open hand slap.
Varjo thows a body shot but no joy.
Heyat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heyat wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Heyat circles away.
Heyat cracks Varjo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heyat throws a jab when Varjo was well out of range.
Varjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Heyat is just out of range.
Varjo throws a lazy uppercut
and Heyat counters with a stiff right hand.
Heyat throws a low kick but Varjo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varjo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heyat scores with a jab. Varjo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heyat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heyat looks to throw the jab but Varjo is out of range.
Heyat tries to work over Varjo's front leg with a kick but Varjo checks it.
Heyat connects with a right hand. Varjo shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heyat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heyat misses with an uppercut
and Varjo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Heyat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varjo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heyat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heyat prevents Varjo from moving into mount.
We've been informed that Varjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heyat is not content to let Varjo control the position.
Heyat stops Varjo from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heyat is trying to get back to half guard.
Varjo looking to control but instead Heyat has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Heyat is looking for a sweep. Varjo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varjo is just content to waste time from the top position. Heyat takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Heyat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heyat tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varjo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heyat is holding Varjo down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Otto Varjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Varjo cracks Heyat with a good jab.
Varjo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heyat has time to react.
Heyat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Varjo counters with a nice uppercut.
Varjo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heyat throws a leg kick but Varjo checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varjo clobbers Heyat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Varjo slips under a jab from Heyat.
A lazy left from Heyat finds it's target.
Heyat throws a jab when Varjo was well out of range.
Heyat misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Heyat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varjo.
Heyat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Varjo's half guard.
Varjo is looking to control Heyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Varjo avoid being mounted?
Varjo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heyat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heyat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Varjo wants to sweep here but Heyat controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varjo keeping full guard, as Heyat tries to pass.
Varjo controlling the position.
Otto Varjo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Varjo trying to control the position.
Varjo pulls Heyat in to control the position.
Varjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Otto Varjo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Varjo cracks Heyat with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heyat, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Heyat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varjo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heyat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Varjo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gabriel Heyat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heyat throws a leg kick
and Varjo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Varjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Varjo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Varjo!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Varjo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finbar OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt's entrance music is ''Broken Out In Love''. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finbar OReilly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OReilly's waist but OReilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wyatt off to one side.
Wyatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OReilly.
Wyatt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wyatt misses with a takedown attempt
and OReilly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wyatt!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wyatt tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw OReilly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
OReilly landing a few strikes.
Wyatt tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Wyatt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
OReilly scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wyatt to see if he's OK.
Wyatt is trying to improve his position.
Wyatt is working hard here to advance position.
OReilly working the head with strikes.
OReilly is looking to take a break and control but Wyatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OReilly in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly is putting a hurting on Wyatt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wyatt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OReilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OReilly landing a few strikes.
Wyatt is rocked!
OReilly in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wyatt looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! OReilly turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finbar OReilly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Caraglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Konuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konuhov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Art of War. Fedor Konuhov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Massimo Caraglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Konuhov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konuhov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Caraglio tries to improve position but can't.
Caraglio sneaks back into half guard.
Konuhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caraglio keeps working.
Konuhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Konuhov tries to pass to full mount but Caraglio defends it.
Caraglio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caraglio.
Konuhov throws an elbow that misses. Caraglio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Konuhov's guard. Nice move by Caraglio!
Caraglio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caraglio trying to control but Konuhov is working from the bottom.
Konuhov looking for subs off his back but Caraglio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caraglio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konuhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caraglio won't allow Konuhov to sweep him here.
Caraglio trying to control the position from guard on top but Konuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konuhov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Konuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Konuhov keeping full guard, as Caraglio tries to pass.
Konuhov looking to control.
Caraglio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konuhov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Caraglio really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Caraglio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Konuhov throws some wild stikes that Caraglio manages to avoid easily.
Konuhov thowing shots but they're missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caraglio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Konuhov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Caraglio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Konuhov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Konuhov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Caraglio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Konuhov punching from mount but Caraglio doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Caraglio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konuhov on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konuhov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poor strikes thrown by Konuhov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Caraglio tries to lock up and control but Konuhov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caraglio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Konuhov misses with a head shot.
Konuhov with shots to the head and body - Caraglio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Caraglio wants to control but Konuhov is having none of it.
Konuhov punching from mount but Caraglio doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Caraglio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caraglio blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konuhov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Caraglio is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Caraglio tries to hold on but Konuhov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konuhov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Caraglio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Caraglio tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caraglio wants to control but Konuhov is having none of it.
Caraglio avoids a strike by Konuhov and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Konuhov's guard! Fantastic escape!
Konuhov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konuhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konuhov is looking for a triangle but Caraglio pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Konuhov 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.
Caraglio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Konuhov on the side of the head.
Konuhov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fedor Konuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konuhov misses with a body shot.
Konuhov clinches.
Caraglio effectively controlling the action here.
Caraglio lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Caraglio.
Caraglio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Caraglio.
Caraglio lands a right hand.
Caraglio pushes Konuhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caraglio scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Caraglio.
Caraglio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caraglio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Konuhov.
A bit of stalling here from Caraglio.
Nice body punch from Caraglio.
Caraglio crunches a lovely knee into Konuhov's ribcage.
Caraglio lands with a right to the head.
Caraglio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Caraglio.
Konuhov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caraglio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Konuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Caraglio.
A short right from Caraglio on the inside.
Caraglio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caraglio lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caraglio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Caraglio.
Caraglio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Caraglio.
Nice body punch from Caraglio - that landed with a thud.
Caraglio scores with a hook to the body.
Caraglio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Konuhov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Caraglio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Massimo Caraglio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Konuhov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Caraglio.
Caraglio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Caraglio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caraglio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caraglio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caraglio lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caraglio scores with a shoulder strike.
Konuhov is trying to drag Caraglio to the mat but Caraglio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massimo Caraglio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Caraglio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Konuhov to the mat! Konuhov manages to get full guard.
Fedor Konuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caraglio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konuhov is keeping the position for now.
Konuhov controls Caraglio momentarily but Caraglio frees himself.
Caraglio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caraglio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Konuhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Konuhov working a defensive guard here.
Konuhov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caraglio's guard.
Caraglio is pulling down on Konuhov's head. It's preventing any offense from Konuhov, at least for the moment.
Konuhov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konuhov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Konuhov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Konuhov working the ground and pound but Caraglio is defending the strikes.
Konuhov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Caraglio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Caraglio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Konuhov misses with the ground and pound.
Caraglio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Konuhov connects with a decent elbow.
Caraglio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konuhov misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Konuhov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caraglio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Konuhov throws a strike but Caraglio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Caraglio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Konuhov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konuhov postures up in Caraglio's guard and throws a big left but Caraglio blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konuhov advances position into side control!
Konuhov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Caraglio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konuhov misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konuhov tries for a kimura but Caraglio is defending well.
Caraglio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Konuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konuhov is trying to control. Caraglio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Konuhov prevents Caraglio from improving his position.
Konuhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caraglio sees it coming and defends easily.
Konuhov trying to control from half guard but Caraglio is working away.
Konuhov misses with a head shot. Caraglio uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caraglio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caraglio trying to keep a closed guard but Konuhov is proving a slippery customer.
Konuhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caraglio is adopting a defensive guard.
Konuhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Caraglio is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caraglio keeping moving, preventing Konuhov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caraglio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Konuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Konuhov 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Konuhov!
After the big win, Fedor Konuhov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Madden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden McGregor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Casey Madden's chin.
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19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casey Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aiden McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madden checks a leg kick.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGregor.
Madden staying out of range there.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
Madden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden digs a good hook to McGregor's body.
McGregor looks winded!
Madden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Madden lands.
Madden scores with a hook to the body. McGregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madden lands a lovely overhand right.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Madden! McGregor is backing up but he can't get away as Madden lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops McGregor and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Casey Madden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximov.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Maximov lands a jab to the head.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones blocks a jab.
Maximov with a nice cross.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Maximov.
Maximov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
It looks like Jonathan Jones has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Maximov breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximov throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Drago Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximov has his back to the cage.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Maximov into the cage.
Maximov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maximov tries to improve position but can't.
Maximov is trying to buck Jones off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximov is looking for a sweep.
Jones controls the position.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones prevents Maximov from getting the reversal.
Jones wants to control the pace but Maximov is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov regains half guard.
Maximov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maximov tries to get out of the position.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Maximov is defending the position.
Maximov is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones trying to control the action but Maximov is working from the bottom.
Maximov is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Maximov wants to get back to full guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maximov wants to get back to full guard.
Jones moves into full mount! Maximov won't be happy about that!
Jones avoids the attempt from Maximov to control.
Jones scoring with strikes but Maximov is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Maximov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov trying desperately to get to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maximov is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maximov is working to get back to half guard.
Maximov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maximov wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones avoids the attempt from Maximov to control.
Jones looking to control but Maximov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Jones's cut.
That's time! Maximov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is looking to clinch but Maximov is avoiding it.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximov.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Maximov back into the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands an elbow just above Maximov 's eye.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maximov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximov connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maximov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Maximov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Drago Maximov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximov has Jones pushed against the cage.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Maximov tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to work over Maximov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov blocking some punches.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is standing up over Maximov. Maximov looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet.
Maximov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximov prevents Jones from improving position.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Maximov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maximov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximov is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Maximov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Jones tries a low kick but Maximov avoids it.
Maximov is looking to clinch.
Maximov is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A jab from Maximov finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Maximov tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones tries a low kick but Maximov avoids it.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Maximov ducks down to avoid it.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones misses the jab.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Maximov.
Maximov fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maximov takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Maximov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Maximov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximov misses with a body shot.
Maximov tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Maximov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Maximov.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximov throws out the jab.
Maximov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximov.
Maximov has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Maximov prevents Jones from improving position.
Maximov is trying to improve his position.
Maximov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maximov is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maximov wants to control but Jones postures up.
Maximov is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Maximov struggling a bit here.
Maximov looking for a sweep but Jones has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Maximov is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Maximov tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
Maximov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maximov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maximov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maximov controls the position.
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I would not like to be Jones right now.
Jonathan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maximov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cao Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cao comes to the cage accompanied by Cao Cao. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cao Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson misses with a straight right.
Nickoson digs a good hook to Cao's body.
Nickoson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nickoson wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
Nickoson is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickoson won't allow Cao to get back to his feet.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Nickoson from controlling successfully.
Nickoson looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cao is retaining full guard.
Cao wants to get back to his feet but Nickoson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nickoson looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nickoson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cao.
Anthony Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson throws a shot from downtown. Cao moves away and avoids it.
Cao slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Cao thuds his right hand into Nickoson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickoson back to the cage. Cao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickoson.
Nickoson misses with a body shot.
Nickoson misses with a two punch combination.
Cao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickoson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cao throws a series of punches but Nickoson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with the combination.
Nickoson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cao tries to clinch up but Nickoson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cao darts in and clinches Nickoson up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nickoson as Cao tries to tie him up.
Nickoson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cao Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Nickoson.
Nickoson tries to stall but Cao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickoson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cao working Nickoson over with knees to the body.
Nickoson looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickoson's face.
It looks like Anthony Nickoson has been cut.
Cao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickoson backwards.
Cao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cao misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cao missing with knees to the body.
Nickoson is trying to trip Cao. He has hold of a leg but Cao is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickoson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickoson is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Cao keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cao Cao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Nickoson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nickoson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cao defends well and Nickoson ends up having to push Cao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Nickoson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cao lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickoson backwards.
Cao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cao blocking some punches.
Nickoson tries to pull guard but Cao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
Cao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cao can't find room to land a body shot as Nickoson controls the action.
Come on Cao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cao.
Cao lands a knee to the body.
Cao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
Cao crunches a lovely knee into Nickoson's ribcage.
Cao works on Nickoson's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nickoson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cao prevents it.
Cao Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Nickoson.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickoson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cao works on Nickoson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cao connects with a knee to the head.
Cao landing knees to the body.
A short right from Cao on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cao has Nickoson pushed against the cage.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cao scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickoson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cao lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickoson won't want to take too many of those.
Cao Cao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Cao.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickoson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cao obliges.
Cao lands a knee to the head.
Nickoson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cao avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cao.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nickoson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cao lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cao.
Cao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Cao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cao.
Cao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cao is working Nickoson over against the cage.
Cao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cao connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickoson's face.
Cao trying to stall but Nickoson improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Cao.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cao working Nickoson over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Cao to work.
Cao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cao Cao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Nickoson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cao misses with a wild combination.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cao sprawls well. Cao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickoson misses with a hook
and Cao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickoson lunges at Cao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cao's hand.
Nickoson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickoson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao closes the distance and pushes Nickoson back into the cage.
Cao lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickoson won't want to take too many of those.
Cao with a knee to the head.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cao lands a knee to the head.
Nickoson is rocked!
Cao lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickoson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cao finish him?
Cao working the clinch nicely. Nickoson is working for position but Cao cracks him with a big knee to the head! Nickoson crumples up against the cage and Cao lands two more shots before the ref can save Nickoson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Cao Cao!
During a confident post fight interview, Cao Cao 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berzins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Takedown - Blue Stahli. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lionel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berzins.
Berzins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Berzins somewhat.
Berzins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berzins tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Berzins has picked Santos up - he's going for a ride! Berzins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles 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.
Berzins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berzins is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Berzins is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berzins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Berzins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Berzins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Berzins is working for a kimura but Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
Berzins is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzins to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berzins in particular looking to stall.
Berzins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berzins trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now.
Berzins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berzins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Berzins 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.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berzins scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Berzins trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Berzins throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos won't allow Berzins to sweep him here.
Berzins is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins controlling Santos's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos stands up from Berzins's guard - Santos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Berzins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berzins walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berzins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Berzins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Santos catches Berzins right on the button with a cross.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Berzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berzins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Santos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berzins is in Santos's guard.
Berzins trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Berzins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Berzins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Berzins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Santos wants to stand up but Berzins is controlling him.
Berzins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Michael Berzins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berzins tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzins looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santos wants to stand but Berzins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Santos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos rushes Berzins and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berzins.
Santos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Berzins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berzins jumps guard but Santos stands there with Berzins around his waist. Berzins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berzins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Santos takes a swing at Berzins's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Berzins takes one to the chin there.
Santos punishes Berzins's body with a nice straight punch.
Berzins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet.
Berzins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Berzins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berzins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berzins throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos throws Berzins to one side and escapes!
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Santos.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos darts in and clinches Berzins up against the cage.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Berzins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berzins.
Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Santos just leaning against Berzins, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berzins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
Berzins is working an open guard so Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Michael Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Berzins or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Berzins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lionel Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos instigates a clinch.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berzins's elbow.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berzins.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berzins's elbow.
Berzins tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Santos tries to work over Berzins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berzins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berzins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berzins fails to pull guard.
Berzins tries to pull guard but Santos holds him up against the cage and eventually Berzins drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berzins is trying to pull guard but Santos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berzins fails with the takedown
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Berzins's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos clinches up with Berzins and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos stalls.
Berzins jumps guard but Santos stands there with Berzins around his waist. Berzins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Berzins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Santos!
In defeat, Michael Berzins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tore my ACL last week I will be back stronger than ever'.
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