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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange comes to the cage accompanied by Garden of Eden. Blachowicz has chosen Radogost - Tam skąd pochodzę as his entrance music. Jan Blachowicz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rafael Orange's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Blachowicz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blachowicz swings for the body but Orange moves out of range.
Orange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orange throws a combination that misses
and Blachowicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blachowicz.
A right handed body shot lands from Blachowicz.
Blachowicz breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Orange misses.
Blachowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Orange is just out of range.
Blachowicz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Orange.
Blachowicz clinches up against the cage.
Blachowicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blachowicz prevents Orange from breaking the clinch.
Blachowicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orange gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blachowicz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blachowicz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz scoring with some ground and pound.
Blachowicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blachowicz stands up and waves to Orange to follow him.
Blachowicz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orange wants to stand and escape but Blachowicz is having none of it.
Orange is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blachowicz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orange misses with a wild combination.
Blachowicz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blachowicz lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blachowicz postures up and lands a big shot to Orange's brow.
Orange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blachowicz controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Blachowicz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Blachowicz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blachowicz lands in his opponent's guard.
Blachowicz slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange is in trouble now - Blachowicz has advanced to mount!
Blachowicz swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Blachowicz!
A very excited looking Jan Blachowicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Den Knieschijf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Den Knieschijf comes to the cage accompanied by The Big Kabosh song! By "The Voice" Michael Schiavello. Jan Den Knieschijf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Den Knieschijf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Den Knieschijf fakes the leg kick and cracks Briggs in the body.
Den Knieschijf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Den Knieschijf's head coaches at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Den Knieschijf misses with a head kick.
Den Knieschijf scoring well with a low kick there.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Den Knieschijf as he jumps to the side.
Den Knieschijf leaves Briggs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jan Den Knieschijf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Briggs.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Den Knieschijf counters with a good low kick that Briggs was not able to check.
Briggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Den Knieschijf is trying to improve his position.
Briggs controlling the position from side mount.
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!
Briggs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf is trying to get back to half guard.
Briggs trying to control the action but Den Knieschijf is working from the bottom.
Briggs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Briggs looking to control but instead Den Knieschijf has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Briggs is stalling here. Den Knieschijf is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Briggs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Den Knieschijf has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf wants to stand but Briggs has his arm trapped.
Den Knieschijf decides to stand back up. Den Knieschijf steps back and let's Briggs get back to his feet.
Den Knieschijf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Briggs tries to bum rush Den Knieschijf with a series of wild strikes but Den Knieschijf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Den Knieschijf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Den Knieschijf trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to take a breather but Den Knieschijf is having none of it.
Den Knieschijf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Den Knieschijf is looking to control Briggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Den Knieschijf avoid being mounted?
Den Knieschijf has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Briggs is on him like a limpet, forcing Den Knieschijf back against the cage.
We've been informed that Briggs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Den Knieschijf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nick Briggs has been cut.
Den Knieschijf misses with a punch to the body.
Den Knieschijf breaks the clinch.
Briggs throws a nice looking combination but Den Knieschijf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Den Knieschijf throws a leg kick but Briggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Den Knieschijf sprawls well. He's pushed Briggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Den Knieschijf throws a body kick that misses.
Briggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Den Knieschijf sprawls well. He's pushed Briggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Den Knieschijf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Briggs with a poor takedown
enabling Den Knieschijf to counter with a crisp jab.
Briggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Den Knieschijf throws a head kick that half lands.
Briggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Den Knieschijf defends it nicely.
Briggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Den Knieschijf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Briggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Briggs misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Briggs misses with a two punch combination.
Briggs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Den Knieschijf on his heels. He'll look to pass Den Knieschijf's guard now, I'm sure.
Den Knieschijf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Briggs is controlling him.
Den Knieschijf looking to control.
Briggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf lands a two punch combo.
Briggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Den Knieschijf is fending him off so far but Briggs persists. Nope, Den Knieschijf circles away and we're back to standing.
Briggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Den Knieschijf tries to keep at a distance but Briggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Briggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Den Knieschijf won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf can't find room to land a body shot as Briggs controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Briggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Briggs.
Den Knieschijf lands a lovely overhand right.
Den Knieschijf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Briggs.
Briggs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs trying to mount his opponent but Den Knieschijf defends it.
Briggs trying to control the action but Den Knieschijf is working from the bottom.
Den Knieschijf is looking to control Briggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Den Knieschijf avoid being mounted?
Briggs prevents Den Knieschijf from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf wants to sweep but Briggs has passed to side control!
Den Knieschijf tries to improve position but can't.
Briggs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Den Knieschijf's shoulder. That is not cool.
Den Knieschijf is trying to get back to half guard.
Den Knieschijf is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Briggs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Briggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Briggs trying to control but Den Knieschijf is having none of it.
Den Knieschijf is trying to escape the mount.
Den Knieschijf tries to hold on but Briggs postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs tries to control but Den Knieschijf wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Briggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Briggs's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Den Knieschijf connects with a leg kick. Briggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Den Knieschijf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Briggs!
Den Knieschijf wants to stand but Briggs has his arm trapped.
Den Knieschijf is looking to take a break and control but Briggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Den Knieschijf tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs tries to bench press Den Knieschijf off him but Den Knieschijf keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Briggs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Den Knieschijf is staying tight to Briggs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Den Knieschijf decides to stand back up.
Briggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Den Knieschijf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Briggs somewhat.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Den Knieschijf avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Briggs misses.
Nick Briggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Den Knieschijf as Briggs shoots in.
Jan Den Knieschijf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Briggs.
Den Knieschijf lands a slapping body shot.
Den Knieschijf tries to close the distance and clinch but Briggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Briggs shoots in for a double leg but Den Knieschijf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Briggs.
Den Knieschijf avoids the head kick by Briggs.
Den Knieschijf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Briggs misses with a right hand
and Den Knieschijf counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briggs is defended easily by Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Briggs.
Jan Den Knieschijf is winning the standup battle so far.
Briggs swings widly with a right hand
and Den Knieschijf counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Den Knieschijf, right into the meat.
Den Knieschijf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Briggs fails with the takedown
and Den Knieschijf counters with a nice uppercut.
Briggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body kick there by Den Knieschijf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf throws a head kick that half lands.
Den Knieschijf jabs Briggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Den Knieschijf scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Den Knieschijf just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Den Knieschijf.
Briggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Briggs with that takedown attempt.
Briggs tries to score with a low kick but Den Knieschijf moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Den Knieschijf feints and then cracks Briggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Briggs down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Den Knieschijf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Den Knieschijf 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Den Knieschijf!
Jan Den Knieschijf very nearly forgot to thank The Big Kabosh amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Doddleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Doddleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rob Shawn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doddleson lands a jab-cross combination.
Doddleson digs a good hook to Shawn's body.
Doddleson swinging wildly here.
Doddleson works the jab nicely.
Shawn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shawn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shawn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doddleson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doddleson throws a series of punches but Shawn moves out of range.
Doddleson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doddleson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Doddleson looks to land a combination but Shawn avoids it well.
Shawn has a takedown stuffed.
Shawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Doddleson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doddleson misses with a double jab.
Shawn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horrible takedown by Shawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Doddleson which made him look bad.
Johnny Doddleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Shawn.
Shawn tries to clinch but Doddleson moves away
and Doddleson counters with a right hand to the body.
Shawn fails with the takedown
and Doddleson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shawn tries to clinch but Doddleson moves away
and Doddleson counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice combination there by Doddleson.
Doddleson misses with a double jab.
Shawn fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnny Doddleson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doddleson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doddleson lands a nice shot that snaps Shawn's head back.
Doddleson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shawn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shawn throws a head kick but Doddleson moves out of range.
Shawn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doddleson as he avoids it easily.
Shawn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Doddleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Shawn goes for a double leg but Doddleson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doddleson continues to drive forward.
Shawn looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doddleson.
Doddleson gets through Shawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doddleson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doddleson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shawn being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doddleson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnny Doddleson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doddleson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Doddleson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Doddleson tries to bum rush Shawn with a series of wild strikes but Shawn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doddleson stuffs the takedown attempt from Shawn. Shawn gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doddleson sprawls well. Doddleson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shawn gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Doddleson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shawn dodges the punch combination from Doddleson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn slips a jab and a cross from Doddleson.
Shawn lands with a kick to the temple. Doddleson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doddleson but Doddleson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doddleson catches Shawn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shawn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doddleson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doddleson.
Doddleson works Shawn's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doddleson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Doddleson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Doddleson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doddleson throws a right hand that Shawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Shawn also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shawn is defended easily by Doddleson.
Doddleson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shawn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnny Doddleson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doddleson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Doddleson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnny Doddleson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doddleson lands a two punch combo.
Shawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doddleson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shawn backs up against the cage.
Shawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doddleson is fending him off so far but Shawn persists. Nope, Doddleson circles away and we're back to standing.
Shawn tries to clinch but Doddleson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shawn walks into a stiff left hand from Doddleson.
Shawn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Doddleson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shawn.
Doddleson misses with a double jab.
Doddleson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Doddleson works over Shawn's head and body with a nice combination.
Doddleson misses with the combination.
Shawn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doddleson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doddleson misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Shawn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doddleson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shawn eats them both and turns towards Doddleson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shawn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doddleson misses with a straight right.
Doddleson is looking to wear down Shawn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doddleson stuffs the takedown.
Johnny Doddleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Shawn.
Shawn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doddleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Shawn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doddleson as he avoids it easily.
Doddleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doddleson throws a right and a left that Shawn avoids nicely.
Shawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doddleson.
Shawn shoots in and drives through. Doddleson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doddleson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shawn somewhat.
Doddleson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shawn doesn't seem bothered though.
Doddleson throws a series of punches but Shawn avoids them all with ease.
Doddleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Doddleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shawn scores with a takedown into Doddleson's guard.
Shawn landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn throwing strikes from guard but Doddleson blocks nicely.
Shawn trying to control but Doddleson is working from the bottom.
Doddleson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shawn on the ground.
Doddleson seems keen to control Shawn's posture.
Shawn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shawn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shawn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shawn working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doddleson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shawn wants to control but Doddleson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rob Shawn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Shawn.
Shawn tries to clinch but Doddleson is having none of it.
Doddleson scores with a jab to the body.
Doddleson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doddleson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shawn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doddleson.
Shawn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doddleson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shawn thows a body shot but no joy.
Doddleson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doddleson wants it to stay on the feet.
Shawn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doddleson lands with a nice combination. Shawn backs away looking to recover.
Shawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doddleson tries to bum rush Shawn with a series of wild strikes but Shawn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn slips a jab and a cross from Doddleson.
Doddleson looks to land a combination but Shawn avoids it well.
Shawn tries to clinch up but Doddleson circles away and keeps his distance.
Shawn tries to clinch up but Doddleson circles away and keeps his distance.
Doddleson tries to bum rush Shawn with a series of wild strikes but Shawn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn tries to move into range but Doddleson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck for Shawn with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Doddleson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Shawn.
A punch combination from Doddleson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doddleson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shawn shoots in for a takedown but Doddleson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doddleson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doddleson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Shawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Doddleson which made him look bad.
Doddleson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shawn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shawn looks to land a right hand but Doddleson moved out of range.
Doddleson works over Shawn's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnny Doddleson is winning the standup battle so far.
Shawn thows a body shot but no joy.
Doddleson lands a nice hook to Shawn's body. Shawn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doddleson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shawn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn feints and then cracks Doddleson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doddleson down.
Doddleson swinging wildly here.
No luck for Shawn with that takedown attempt.
Doddleson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shawn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doddleson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shawn somewhat.
Shawn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doddleson.
Shawn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doddleson avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Doddleson. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Doddleson!
Doddleson throws a nice looking combination but Shawn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shawn swinging wildly here.
Shawn fails with a takedown attempt.
Doddleson lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shawn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doddleson with a hook.
Doddleson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doddleson duly obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Doddleson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doddleson 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Doddleson!
Johnny Doddleson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Mindstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Kazadev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mindstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Clayman - In Flames. Anders Mindstrom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anders Mindstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kazadev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mindstrom scores with a nice right hand.
Mindstrom dips to his left and cracks Kazadev with an uppercut!
Kazadev shoots in and gets a takedown into Mindstrom's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazadev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mindstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mindstrom keeping moving, preventing Kazadev from controlling successfully.
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!
Kazadev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mindstrom, up you get!
Mindstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mindstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazadev.
Kazadev darts in looking for a takedown but Mindstrom gets double underhooks and turns Kazadev into the cage.
Mindstrom tries to break free but Kazadev pushes him back against the cage.
Kazadev has clasped his hands together around Mindstrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mindstrom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kazadev trying to control the action but Mindstrom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindstrom pushes Kazadev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kazadev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kazadev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kazadev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mindstrom keeps working.
Mindstrom is trying to buck Kazadev off.
Kazadev trying to control the position but Mindstrom is working away.
Kazadev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kazadev throws a sloppy head kick and Mindstrom moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindstrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazadev shoots in but Mindstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kazadev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anders Mindstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Kazadev.
Kazadev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mindstrom defends well and Kazadev ends up having to push Mindstrom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mindstrom wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kazadev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mindstrom wants to break free but Kazadev has control.
Kazadev has clasped his hands together around Mindstrom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mindstrom tries to escape but Kazadev is in control.
Mindstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mindstrom tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadev wants to take a breather but Mindstrom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kazadev.
Kazadev prevents Mindstrom from getting back to his feet.
Kazadev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazadev stops Mindstrom from standing up.
Mindstrom keeping moving, preventing Kazadev from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mindstrom wants to get back to his feet but Kazadev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Mikhail Kazadev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kazadev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mindstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazadev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mindstrom's half guard.
Mindstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazadev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mindstrom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kazadev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Kazadev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mindstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mindstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mindstrom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazadev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mindstrom connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mikhail Kazadev has been cut.
Mindstrom connects with a body shot.
Mikhail Kazadev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazadev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mindstrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Kazadev's head.
Mindstrom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazadev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kazadev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mindstrom is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindstrom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kazadev is controlling him.
Mindstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazadev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazadev prevents Mindstrom from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mindstrom wants to get back to his feet but Kazadev passes into half guard.
Mindstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazadev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mindstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindstrom is refusing to be controlled, as Kazadev sits in half guard.
Kazadev wants to pass the guard but Mindstrom is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kazadev connects with a nice short shot to Mindstrom's temple.
Kazadev is working for a kimura but Mindstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazadev stands up from half guard.
Kazadev shoots in and drives through. Mindstrom sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadev fails with a takedown attempt.
Anders Mindstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikhail Kazadev.
Kazadev closes the distance and clinches.
Mindstrom has had enough of the clinch but Kazadev keeps him there for the moment.
Mindstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kazadev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazadev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazadev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazadev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mindstrom is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazadev stands up out of the half guard.
Kazadev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kazadev is looking to clinch but Mindstrom is avoiding it.
Mindstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mindstrom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Mindstrom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazadev throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mindstrom counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mindstrom.
Kazadev fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Mindstrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kazadev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Mindstrom drops Kazadev with a beautiful combination! Kazadev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mindstrom is looking for the KO!
Kazadev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mindstrom connects with a nice cross there... Kazadev is looking wobbly and Mindstrom recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kazadev to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mindstrom jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anders Mindstrom!
A very excited looking Anders Mindstrom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Brona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Brona could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Sutherland's chin.
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205 lbs
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219 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Brona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brona swinging wildly here.
Brona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brona takes a swing at Sutherland's ribcage but misses.
Brona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Brona.
It looks like Paul Sutherland has been cut.
Sutherland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sutherland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brona throws a right hand that Sutherland ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutherland also avoids with ease.
Sutherland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sutherland throws a front kick aimed at Brona's knee but Brona avoids it well.
Sutherland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brona was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutherland.
Sutherland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sutherland. Brona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sutherland. That one must have hurt.
Sutherland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brona throws a right hand that Sutherland ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutherland also avoids with ease.
Brona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brona shoots in looking for a takedown but Sutherland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brona's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Brona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutherland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Sutherland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sutherland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sutherland lands a slapping body shot.
Sutherland throws a right hand that misses
and Brona decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sutherland's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutherland is pulling down on Brona's head. It's preventing any offense from Brona, at least for the moment.
Brona throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brona postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Brona has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sutherland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brona.
Brona tries to free his leg and advance position but Sutherland is retaining full guard.
Brona trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland controlling Brona's posture.
Sutherland controls Brona momentarily but Brona frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sutherland dives on top into guard.
Brona has his hands on Sutherland's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brona is trying to control the position but Sutherland postures up.
DJ Brona has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sutherland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brona.
Sutherland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sutherland dodges the punch combination from Brona.
Sutherland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutherland scores with a head kick. Brona tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sutherland misses with a double jab
and Brona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sutherland swivels and escapes.
Sutherland just misses with a punch to the body.
Brona feints with a jab and clips Sutherland right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Sutherland is sent crashing into the canvas and Brona leaps in for the kill! Sutherland tries to get to his feet but Brona is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Sutherland is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Brona!
DJ Brona tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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32
156 lbs
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155 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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dellaria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Dellaria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dellaria swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dellaria pinned against the cage. Dellaria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dellaria takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dellaria definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dellaria from controlling successfully.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dellaria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dellaria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dellaria has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dellaria's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Dellaria pushes his legs off easily.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dellaria defends it easily.
Lee pulls Dellaria in to control the position.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dellaria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dellaria throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dellaria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Dellaria working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dellaria is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dellaria dives on top into guard.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dellaria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Dellaria slips an elbow through the middle.
Dellaria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dellaria is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lee has his foot on Dellaria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dellaria works his way back into a safe position though.
Dellaria throws a big elbow that misses.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Dellaria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Dellaria pushes his legs off easily.
Dellaria wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dellaria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dellaria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee keeping full guard, as Dellaria tries to pass.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dellaria defends it easily.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Dellaria throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dellaria is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee throws a head kick but Dellaria moves out of range.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dellaria gets a clinch.
Dellaria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee is working for takedown but Dellaria is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee prevents a body shot from Dellaria.
Dellaria has hold of one of Lee's legs. Lee is fighting the takedown attempt but Dellaria gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Dellaria defends easily.
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Dellaria pushes his legs off easily.
Dellaria has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lee to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dellaria is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lee pulls down on the head and he's put Dellaria to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruce Lee!
Bruce Lee very nearly forgot to thank Cyclone Nutrition Company amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Greg Dellaria spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miletich has chosen Canibus- 2nd Round Knockout as his entrance music. Pat Miletich told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Miletich counters with a shoot takedown. Morgan fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miletich.
Miletich stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Miletich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morgan controls Miletich momentarily but Miletich frees himself.
Morgan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Miletich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miletich was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Miletich saw that one coming.
Morgan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Morgan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miletich was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miletich 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.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miletich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miletich keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miletich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morgan looking to control but instead Miletich has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Miletich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Morgan.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Morgan not doing much here.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miletich is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miletich tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miletich defending well though.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miletich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Miletich slips the punch.
Miletich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miletich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Miletich counters with a three punch combo that has Morgan backing up. Morgan nods at Miletich to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Miletich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miletich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Miletich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miletich circles away.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt - Miletich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Miletich shows good takedown defense.
Morgan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miletich to the mat! Miletich manages to get full guard.
Miletich trying to control the position.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Miletich keeps moving.
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miletich is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Morgan crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan happy to just control the position for now.
Morgan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miletich is looking for a sweep.
Miletich is still trying to improve position.
Morgan tries to score with some ground and pound. Miletich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morgan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miletich keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a few punches from side control.
Morgan working the ground and pound from side control.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Miletich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Morgan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Miletich is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miletichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miletich as he jumps to the side.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miletich pinned against the cage. Miletich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
Morgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morgan throws a lazy body kick
and Miletich counters with a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Morgan misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miletich but Miletich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miletich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miletich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miletich is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Morgan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Miletich!
Morgan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miletich?
Miletich is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Morgan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miletich's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan cracks Miletich with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morgan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miletich?
Miletich is rocked!
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miletich can do to turn this around?
Morgan wants to control the pace but Miletich is squirming around nicely.
Miletich is still in real trouble! Can Morgan finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miletich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miletich is looking to get to half guard.
Morgan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miletich seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan with shots to the head and body - Miletich looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morgan landing shots from mount.
Morgan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miletich looks a forlorn figure.
Morgan controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Morgan! Miletich is hurt baaadly! Morgan is firing away with more strikes - Miletich is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Morgan!
A very excited looking Dexter Morgan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Cu Chulainn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola Afolabi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi wants to clinch up but Chulainn keeps it at a distance.
Afolabi wants to clinch but Chulainn slips to the side
and Chulainn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Afolabi controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Afolabi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Afolabi wants to sweep but no luck.
Afolabi keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn preventing the sweep.
Chulainn is pushing down on Afolabi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Afolabi is fighting to maintain full guard but Chulainn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chulainn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afolabi controlling the position well.
Chulainn is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Afolabi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chulainn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Afolabi defending well though.
Afolabi is trying to get back to full guard.
Chulainn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chulainn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn wants to free his trapped foot but Afolabi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Afolabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Afolabi moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.
Afolabi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chulainn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chulainn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulainn missing with a left hand there. Afolabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown but Afolabi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chulainn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Afolabi forces Chulainn back against the cage and clinches.
Chulainn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Afolabi.
Chulainn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Afolabi lands a nice uppercut.
Afolabi blocks an uppercut.
Chulainn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Afolabi blocks an uppercut.
Afolabi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chulainn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Afolabi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Afolabi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulainns head.
Chulainn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Afolabi throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Afolabi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chulainn's brow.
Afolabi misses with a knee to the head.
Afolabi throws an elbow that misses.
Chulainn working aggressively here.
Chulainn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Afolabi throws an elbow but misses.
Chulainn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afolabi trying to land knees to the body.
Chulainn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chulainn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Afolabi backwards.
Chulainn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chulainn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulainn working aggressively here.
Chulainn throws a head punch that misses.
Afolabi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Afolabi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chulainn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chulainn swings wildly with an uppercut but Afolabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulainn misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Afolabi.
Chulainn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chulainn tries to work over Afolabi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Afolabi.
Afolabi tries a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cu Chulainn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Afolabi moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.
Chulainn misses with a shot to the body
and Afolabi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Chulainn finds it's way through Afolabi's defenses.
Chulainn misses with a left hand
and Afolabi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body.
Afolabi tries to clinch up
and Chulainn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Afolabi won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Afolabi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Afolabi passes into side control, despite Chulainn's attempt to control the position.
Afolabi looking to control but instead Chulainn has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Afolabi is taking a breather. Chulainn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi stalling away here and it's allowed Chulainn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Afolabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chulainn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chulainn trying to keep a closed guard but Afolabi is proving a slippery customer.
Afolabi content to stall in guard here.
Chulainn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chulainn has a closed guard, preventing Afolabi from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ola Afolabi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Afolabi darts in and clinches Chulainn up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Afolabi.
Afolabi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chulainn avoids the damage to the body.
Afolabi blocks an uppercut.
Chulainn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Afolabi misses with a knee strike.
Afolabi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chulainn avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulainn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Afolabi backwards.
Afolabi landing knees to the body.
Cu Chulainn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Afolabi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Afolabi tries to land a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks with his arms.
Afolabi pushes off an throws an elbow but Chulainn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Afolabi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chulainn avoids the damage to the body.
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chulainn throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Chulainn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulainn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Afolabi backwards.
Chulainn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Afolabi lands an elbow just above Chulainn 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Chulainn.
Chulainn tries a body shot but Afolabi blocks it.
Chulainn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Afolabi fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chulainn.
Chulainn throws a punch but it's blocked by Afolabi.
Chulainn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Afolabi throws an elbow that misses.
Afolabi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chulainn gets through Afolabi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Afolabi.
Chulainn working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Chulainn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Afolabi misses with the head strike.
Chulainn scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Chulainn.
Afolabi is rocked!
Chulainn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Afolabi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Chulainn fails to land.
Chulainn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Afolabi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Afolabi fails to land.
Chulainn lands a big right hand that drops Afolabi! The killer instinct kicks in and Chulainn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chulainn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cu Chulainn 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.
Ola Afolabi spoke after the fight, saying 'Win lose or draw. I always come prepare to fight. I'll be back better, stronger and more prepared'.
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