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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Brindley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Bratwurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicky Brindley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicky Brindley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franz Bratwurst!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bratwurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bratwurst lands with a nice combination. Brindley backs away looking to recover.
Bratwurst gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brindley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bratwurst.
Brindley throws a series of strikes that have Bratwurst backpedaling.
A big right from Brindley misses.
Brindley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bratwurst bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratwurst scores with a shot to the body.
Brindley tries to clinch but Bratwurst moves out of range.
Nicky Brindley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brindley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bratwurst circles away.
Bratwurst thuds a left hand into Brindley's body.
Brindley misses with a left hand
and Bratwurst counters with a straight right hand.
Bratwurst with a hook.
Brindley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bratwurst swivels and escapes.
Bratwurst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bratwurst moves out of range as Brindley strikes.
Bratwurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Bratwurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brindley shoots for a takedown but Bratwurst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Brindley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brindley is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Bratwurst.
Bratwurst fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brindley throws a sloppy body shot
and Bratwurst counters with a crisp one two that drops Brindley! Bratwurst thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brindley to his feet! Brindley is in big trouble!
Brindley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratwurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Brindley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratwurst feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Brindley crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franz Bratwurst!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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210 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Kee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kee drives through with a takedown into guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 inform me that Kee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kane wants to stand and escape but Kee is having none of it.
Kee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kee advances position into side control!
Kee is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kane wants to control but Kee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
I wouldn't like to be where Kane is right now.
Kee wants to take a breather but Kane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kee.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kee avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kee throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kee moves away.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Kee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kee takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kee thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kee gets the takedown into side control.
Kee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kee advances to full mount.
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.
Kee throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kee controlling the position easily from mount.
Kee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kane is looking to escape.
Kane tries to control the position but Kee now has his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kane's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kee's guard.
Kee is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Kee looking for a sweep. Not yet Kee, not yet.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Kee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kee slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kee in particular looking to stall.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
Kee wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Kee not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Kee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kee misses with a body punch
and Kane counters by clinching up.
Kee missing with knees to the body.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kane rushes Kee and presses him up against the cage.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane has control of Kee's left arm, preventing Kee from doing any damage.
Ryan Kee has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Kee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Kee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kane is thwarting Kee's attempts to control the position.
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Kee defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kee manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Kane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Kee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kee lands in his opponent's guard.
Kee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Kee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kane has a closed guard, preventing Kee from standing up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Kee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kee shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kane working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kee has passed into half guard!
Kee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kee is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kane tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Kee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryan Kee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kee misses with a low kick as Kane jumps back.
Kee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kane's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane tries to get to full guard but Kee has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Kee sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Kee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kee gets a takedown into half guard.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Kee is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Kane keeping control of the position.
Kane is staying active underneath Kee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Kee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Kee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chubber Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasputin Mekk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mekk has chosen Boney M - Rasputin as his entrance music. Rasputin Mekk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubber Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rasputin Mekk!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mekk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mekk tries a head kick but it misses.
Mekk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lane moves away.
Chubber Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mekk somewhat.
Lane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Lane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lane drops Mekk with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lane follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chubber Lane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rome Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luboslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law . On his way into the cage it seems that Rome Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rome Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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223 lbs
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220 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rome Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luboslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rome Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Rome Jones has been cut.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petrov is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luboslav Petrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Botangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Angels. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roddy Botangle!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Botangle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Botangle.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Botangle swinging wildly here.
Botangle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Botangle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller digs a good hook to Botangle's body.
Botangle looks winded!
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!
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Botangle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Botangle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Botangle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Botangle is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Botangle under the eye.
Botangle looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Botangle misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a crisp right hand that drops Botangle! Miller lets Botangle back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Botangle is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Botangle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Botangle is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Botangle - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Miller!
Ryan Miller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru 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.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Ichimaru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ichimaru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooper works the jab nicely.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ichimaru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ichimaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cooper scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Ichimaru throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Ichimaru ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Cooper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichimaru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Ichimaru as he checks the leg kick.
Ichimaru lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Cooper misses.
The crowd cheers as Cooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ichimaru doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru throws a leg kick but Cooper moved away.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper throws a jab when Ichimaru was well out of range.
Cooper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Joey Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ichimaru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cooper connects with a leg kick. Ichimaru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ichimaru defending well as Cooper loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Cooper scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ichimaru. That's going to slow Cooper down.
Nice straight punches there by Ichimaru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ichimaru.
Cooper throws a hook but Ichimaru blocks it.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper checks a low kick from Ichimaru.
Cooper works the jab nicely.
Ichimaru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ichimaru cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ichimaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ichimaru - the referee stops the clock and Cooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ichimaru. Cooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichimaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ichimaru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cooper.
Ichimaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
A bone on bone clash there as Cooper blocks the leg kick.
Ichimaru misses with a body kick.
Cooper misses with a few strikes there.
Ichimaru throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Cooper.
Cooper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cooper misses with a hook. Ichimaru ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Ichimaru moves out of range.
Ichimaru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooper.
Cooper tries a low kick but Ichimaru avoids it.
Cooper misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Ichimaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cooper doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ichimaru checks a leg kick.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Ichimaru.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Ichimaru lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ichimaru can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Ichimaru blocks the leg kick.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Ichimaru avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ichimaru, right into the meat.
Ichimaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ichimaru!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ichimaru connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooper throws a low kick, looking for Ichimaru's leg but Ichimaru calmly moves out of range.
Ichimaru throws a nice head kick!
Ichimaru slips under a jab.
Cooper takes one to the chin there.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Ichimaru circles away.
Ichimaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ichimaru takes one to the side of the head.
Ichimaru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cooper is rocked!
Ichimaru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooper misses with a body kick.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper tries to land a leg kick but Ichimaru saw it coming and moves away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Ichimaru avoids nicely.
Ichimaru delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Ichimaru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cooper misses with a double jab.
Cooper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ichimaru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Cooper misses with a low kick as Ichimaru jumps back.
Cooper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ichimaru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ichimaru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooper.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru slips a jab from Cooper.
Ichimaru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cooper misses with a low kick.
Cooper has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ichimaru.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cooper lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ichimaru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ichimaru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Ichimaru lands with a nice body kick.
Ichimaru throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper closes the distance but Ichimaru moves to the side
and Ichimaru counters with a head kick. That will keep Cooper thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Ichimaru finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Ichimaru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ichimaru's corner calls for a 1-2. Ichimaru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Ichimaru moved away.
Cooper gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ichimaru gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cooper is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kegon Ichimaru!
Our winner, Kegon Ichimaru, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Macready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macready comes to the cage accompanied by AWOLNATION - SAIL. Damon Macready could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Noob Saibot's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damon Macready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot with a jab.
Macready swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Macready misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macready connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Saibot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Macready misses with a straight left.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Macready throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Macready.
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!
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Macready lands with a nice body kick.
Macready has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Macready there as he acknowledges the shot.
Macready connects with a body shot.
Macready looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macready misses with a hook
and Saibot counters with a nice body shot.
Macready misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macready manages to avoid it.
Macready throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saibot.
Macready scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Macready.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macready scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macready walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macready scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot swings for the body but Macready moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macready misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macready throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macready. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Macready takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saibot keeps the fight on the outside.
Saibot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Macready wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Macready misses with the body kick
and Saibot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot lands a body shot.
Macready misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macready is breathing heavily.
Macready throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macready tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saibot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saibot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot has Macready up against the cage in a clinch.
Macready blocks a body shot from Saibot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macready.
Saibot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macready tries to circle away but Saibot has him pinned against the cage.
Macready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macready takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Macready misses with a left hand
and Saibot moves into the clinch.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macready is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Macready.
Macready blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macready blocks a body shot from Saibot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macready lands an elbow just above Saibot 's eye.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saibot gets through Macready's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saibot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macready pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Macready.
Macready tries to land a body kick
and Saibot counters with a nice leg kick.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macready gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Macready tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macready doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macready misses the jab.
Macready lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Macready stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saibot.
Macready swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saibot jabs at Macready's body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Saibot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saibot lands a jab to Macready's midsection.
A punch combination from Macready misses.
Damon Macready seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macready tried to score with a low kick but Saibot checks it.
Macready lands a jab.
Macready closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Macready takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macready moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
Macready takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Macready misses with a hook.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot with a nice cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macready wants to clinch.
Saibot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saibot punishes Macready's body with a nice straight punch.
Macready swinging wildly here.
Macready takes a jab right on the kisser.
Macready throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saibot.
Macready misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
No joy there for Saibot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Macready backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot lands with an overhand left.
Macready tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
A big right from Macready misses.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Macready just misses with a punch to the body.
Macready finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Macready rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saibot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Macready fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macready thumps Saibot with a low kick.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macready.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macready looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macready throws a chopping leg kick but Saibot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Macready's body. Macready takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot pushes Macready up against the cage in a clinch.
Macready is trying to break free.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macready is trying to break the clinch but Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Macready is trying to push Saibot away but Saibot has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saibot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saibot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to work over Macready's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macready blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macready is looking to break free of the clinch but Saibot has double underhooks.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Macready fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Saibot prevents Macready from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Macready looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Macready 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Macready.
Macready on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macready fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Saibot as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macready throws out the jab.
Damon Macready is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Macready throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macready throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saibot.
Macready throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Macready misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready misses with a few strikes there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Saibot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saibot is looking to slow Macready down with leg kicks.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Macready tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Saibot.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot with a hook.
Saibot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Macready rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot has closed the distance and engaged Macready in a clinch.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damon Macready has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Macready prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot tries to work over Macready's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saibot.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
Macready prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Saibot lands a shot to the body.
Saibot pushes Macready back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saibot scores with a hook to the body.
Saibot lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macreadys head.
Macready is looking to break free of the clinch but Saibot has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Saibot.
Saibot tries a body shot but Macready blocks it.
Macready is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Macready wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saibot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
Macready misses with some punches.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macready is trying to break free.
Macready is trying to break the clinch but Saibot has him pressed against the cage.
Macready misses with some punches.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
Macready blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Macready is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Macready uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macready blocks a body shot from Saibot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macready throws an elbow but misses.
Macready misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mufasa Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soulfly - Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mufasa Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor pushes Ribeiro Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a body punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a left hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to stall.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro Da Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribeiro Da Silva into the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Ribeiro Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro Da Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Donk. Ribeiro Da Silva catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribeiro Da Silva circles away.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ribeiro Da Silva darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribeiro Da Silva into the cage.
Taylor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribeiro Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
A short left from Ribeiro Da Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribeiro Da Silva into the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a knee strike.
Taylor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ribeiro Da Silva is defending well for now.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. Ribeiro Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Ribeiro Da Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a head kick.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Ribeiro Da Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribeiro Da Silva. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ribeiro Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ribeiro Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribeiro Da Silva thows a body kick. Taylor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor throws a head kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro Da Silva works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Ribeiro Da Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Taylor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ribeiro Da Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a knee to the head.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taylor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
Ribeiro Da Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ribeiro Da Silva taking a breather.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ribeiro Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor lands a nice elbow.
Ribeiro Da Silva is struggling to control the position.
Ribeiro Da Silva is working Taylor over against the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribeiro Da Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor working Ribeiro Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro Da Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Ribeiro Da Silva circles away.
Ribeiro Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taylor will feel that in the morning.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taylor's head.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a low kick as Taylor jumps back.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Ribeiro Da Silva is avoiding it.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Taylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. Ribeiro Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ribeiro Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro Da Silva back into the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Ribeiro Da Silva can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor tries to move into range but Ribeiro Da Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mufasa Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a head kick. Taylor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taylor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks with his arms.
Ribeiro Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mufasa Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro Da Silva crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a knee to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor taking a breather.
Ribeiro Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribeiro Da Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Palmer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rollins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rollins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palmer uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palmer in side control, throwing shots but Rollins defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins is looking to regain half guard here but Palmer keeps moving and retains side control.
Palmer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rollins is looking to reverse the position.
Palmer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rollins tries to bench press Palmer off him but Palmer keeps the position.
Palmer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palmer 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.
Palmer throws an elbow but Rollins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rollins regains half guard.
Palmer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Palmer has control of the leg.
Palmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollins on the ground.
Rollins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins has his hands clasped together around Palmer's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palmer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rollins!
Rollins tries to reverse the position but Palmer maintains control.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. Palmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Rollins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rollins won't allow Palmer to pass to mount.
Rollins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollins to regain full guard.
Palmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palmer's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rollins is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
Palmer is pulling down on Rollins's head. It's preventing any offense from Rollins, at least for the moment.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Rollins controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer working a defensive guard here.
Rollins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins blocks a leg kick.
Rollins throws a left that rocks Palmer and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rollins dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Palmer regain composure!
It looks like Jimmy Palmer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Palmer is rocked!
Palmer is looking for a sweep.
Oh Palmer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Palmer keeps working.
Rollins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palmer, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Palmer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palmer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palmer.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Rollins circles away easily
so Rollins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rollins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Palmer's guard.
Palmer is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins is working for a kimura but Palmer is defending it quite comfortably.
Rollins is thwarting Palmer's attempts to control the position.
Palmer tries to roll over but Rollins keeps him under control.
Palmer is refusing to be controlled, as Rollins sits in half guard.
Palmer is trying to control but can't.
Rollins wants to take a breather but Palmer is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rollins jabs Palmer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins lands a body shot.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1-2. Rollins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rollins lands a jab to the nose.
Palmer closes the distance and clinches up with Rollins, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes Rollins against the cage but Rollins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Palmer's belly button to the back.
Rollins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rollins looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Rollins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollins's guard.
Castor Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is trying to keep Palmer in close.
Palmer stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
Palmer won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer postures up.
Palmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rollins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Palmer is one step ahead there.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Palmer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Palmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Rollins or perhaps it was just good defense by Palmer which made him look bad.
Palmer throws a hook but Rollins avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rollins is defended easily by Palmer.
Palmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Palmer stands up over Rollins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rollins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rollins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Rollins's legs - danger averted.
Palmer throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palmer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rollins 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rollins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Palmer postures up and lands a big shot to Rollins's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins is trying to control the position but Palmer postures up.
Palmer trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Palmer is working Rollins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palmer is aware though and is defending well.
Palmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Rollins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rollins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rollins trying to control the position here.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Palmer looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palmer is on top in guard.
Rollins wants to improve his position but instead Palmer has moved into half guard.
Rollins wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer is stalling here. Rollins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Palmer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rollins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Palmer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Palmer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palmer is defended easily by Rollins.
A shot to the liver by Rollins. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer with a poor takedown
and Rollins counters with a single leg into guard. Palmer didn't expect that.
Palmer pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rollins's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Palmer is looking to pass into half guard but Rollins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rollins is in guard.
Rollins is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Palmer keeps moving.
Palmer looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown. Palmer fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palmer is trying to control the position but Rollins postures up.
Rollins trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer trying to control the position.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palmer 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Rollins finds it's target.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Palmer is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rollins tries to score with some ground and pound. Palmer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Palmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rollins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Rollins coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Jimmy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Palmer lands in his opponent's guard.
Rollins trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rollins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins 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.
Palmer trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but Palmer is proving a slippery customer.
Palmer postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rollins is on top in guard.
Palmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Palmer.
Jimmy Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Palmer trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Palmer jabs at Rollins's body.
Rollins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rollins tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer misses with a body shot
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins postures up.
Palmer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
Palmer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Palmer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins is the new heavyweight champion!
Castor Rollins decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Alaniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaniz comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. Enrique Rold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Alaniz's chin.
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Alaniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rold.
Alaniz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Pitt in the buildup to the fight.
Rold misses with a head kick.
Rold keeps the fight on the outside.
Rold thows a body shot but no joy.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown but Rold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alaniz rushes Rold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alaniz tries to pull guard but Rold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alaniz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Alaniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Alaniz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alaniz is trying to pull guard but Rold turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alaniz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rold smiles and moves away.
Rold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rold.
Rold looks for the body kick but Alaniz saw that one coming.
Alaniz wants to clinch
and Rold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rold keeps the fight on the outside.
Rold throws a leg kick but Alaniz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alaniz moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rold. Alaniz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enrique Rold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alaniz gets a clinch.
Alaniz jumps guard but Rold stands there with Alaniz around his waist. Alaniz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alaniz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rold to the mat. Rold regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alaniz wants to pass the guard but Rold is keeping the position.
Alaniz preventing the sweep.
Alaniz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alaniz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rold!
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!
Alaniz is not content to let Rold control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alaniz being controlled for a moment.
Alaniz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alaniz actively working from the bottom here.
Alaniz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rold.
It looks like Rold is going to stand back up.
Alaniz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rold chips away with some ground and pound.
Alaniz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rold wants to stand but Alaniz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alaniz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rold has picked Alaniz up and slammed him! Alaniz can't keep hold of the triangle and Rold manages to pass to side control!
Rold wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alaniz, who protects the arm well.
Alaniz is looking for a sweep.
Alaniz prevents Rold from moving into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alaniz tries to buck Rold off but Rold is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rold tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alaniz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rold tries to pass to full mount but Alaniz defends it.
Rold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alaniz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rold.
Alaniz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alaniz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alaniz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rold passes into half guard.
Alaniz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Charlie Alaniz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rold digs a good body shot into Alaniz's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alaniz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alaniz clinches up with Rold and pushes him back against the cage.
Rold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alaniz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rold gets underhooks to prevent Alaniz's takedown attempt.
Rold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rold is trying to maintain a safe position but Alaniz gets an underhook and turns Rold into the cage.
Alaniz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Alaniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alaniz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaniz is looking to clinch but Rold is avoiding it.
Rold digs a good body shot into Alaniz's ribs.
Alaniz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.
Alaniz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rold!
Rold tries to improve position but can't.
Charlie Alaniz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alaniz working the ground and pound.
Alaniz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rold gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rold to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Alaniz is fighting to break Rold's control of his arms but Rold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Alaniz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alaniz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alaniz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alaniz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alaniz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz looking to pass the guard.
Rold is pulling down on Alaniz's head. It's preventing any offense from Alaniz, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alaniz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaniz throws a strike but Rold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rold forces his way into half guard.
Alaniz is staying active underneath Rold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alaniz gets full guard.
Alaniz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alaniz has his foot on Rold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rold works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz wants to sweep but no luck.
Alaniz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rold wants to control from the top but Alaniz keeps moving.
Alaniz looking for a sweep. Not yet Alaniz, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rold advances position into side control!
Rold cracks Alaniz with a big elbow.
Rold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alaniz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rold wants to control but Alaniz is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold working away.
Rold staying calm.
Rold trying to control the position but Alaniz is working away.
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 Charlie Alaniz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Alaniz with that takedown attempt.
Rold lands a jab to the head.
Alaniz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rold is fending him off so far but Alaniz persists. Nope, Rold circles away and we're back to standing.
Rold misses with a kick to the body.
Alaniz tries to clinch up.
Rold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaniz.
Rold throws a sloppy head kick and Alaniz moves out of range easily.
Alaniz shoots and misses
and Rold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Alaniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rold throws a head kick but Alaniz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold throws a shot from downtown. Alaniz moves away and avoids it.
Alaniz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rold manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alaniz checks it well.
Rold pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alaniz is out of range and Rold settles back down.
Alaniz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rold throws a head kick but Alaniz moves out of range.
Alaniz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rold's waist but Rold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alaniz off to one side.
Alaniz doesn't manage to clinch there - Rold circles away.
Rold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rold leaves Alaniz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enrique Rold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rold works Alaniz's body with a nice hook.
Charlie Alaniz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alaniz moves into the clinch.
Rold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rold.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rold seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz trying to land knees to the body.
Rold can't break the clinch.
Rold is looking to control Alaniz's arms but Alaniz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rold has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rold fails to land.
Rold working aggressively here.
Alaniz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alaniz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rold's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaniz tries to score a body lock takedown but Rold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rold wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enrique Rold.
Rold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alaniz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alaniz is looking to clinch.
Alaniz checks a leg kick.
Rold motions for Alaniz to come forward. Rold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Rold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alaniz 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Alaniz!
Charlie Alaniz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I don't know why these fighter's show up, I am on a mission, to be the best and to fight the best. As I rise to the top I will show everyone my skills and that I fight because I am THE only true warrior in the cage!'.
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