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D 60 : Pitsenbarger vs. Keto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Konu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konu comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed-Ten Thousand Fist . David Mora has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Konu'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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Konu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Mora!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mora closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora wants to free his trapped foot but Konu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Mora there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Konu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mora can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mora won't allow Konu to sweep him here.
Mora cracks Konu with a solid left hand.
Mora with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konu working a defensive guard here.
Mora preventing the sweep.
Mora chips away with some ground and pound.
Mora must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mora scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mora with a nice head shot there.
Mora lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konu trying to strike off his back.
Mora trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mora throwing strikes from guard but Konu blocks nicely.
Konu looking to control.
Konu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mora's guard.
Konu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Konu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mora has wrist control.
Konu throwing strikes from guard but Mora blocks nicely.
Konu postures up and lands a big shot to Mora's brow.
Mora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konu is fighting to break Mora's control of his arms but Mora is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Konu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Konu from controlling successfully.
Konu 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.
Konu is in close to Mora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Konu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mora keeping moving, preventing Konu from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mora wants to sweep here but Konu controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Konu throws a big right hand that misses.
Konu wants to stand but Mora is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Konu trying to control but Mora is working from the bottom.
Mora tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mora is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Konu is aware though and is defending well.
Mora should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mora looking to control.
Konu advances position into side control!
Konu is looking to take a break and control but Mora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konu working the ground and pound.
Konu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mora down.
Konu cracks Mora with a big right hand but Mora just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konu lands some shots froms side control.
Konu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Konu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Konu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mora keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Konu dominated that 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.
Mora misses with an uppercut
and Konu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Konu as Mora tries to tie him up.
Konu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mora tries to score a body lock takedown but Konu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konu keeps control of Mora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mora goes for a takedown in the clinch but Konu prevents it.
Konu lands an elbow inside that Mora shrugs off.
It looks like David Mora has been cut.
Konu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mora jumps guard but Konu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ben Konu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Mora.
Mora can't get the takedown.
Konu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mora wants a takedown.
Konu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mora is breathing heavily.
Konu is looking to control Mora's arms but Mora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konu has his back to the cage.
Mora looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Konu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Konu pushes Mora back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Konu lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up David Mora's cut even more.
Konu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Konu.
The cut above David Mora's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Konu.
Mora takes an elbow to the temple.
David Mora's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Mora's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Konu!
Ben Konu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hima Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Blom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hima Laya has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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338 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hima Laya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Blom!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laya throws a series of punches but Blom moves out of range.
Laya throws a right hand that Blom ducks under and follows up with a left that Blom also avoids with ease.
Laya fails to land with a series of punches.
Laya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blom tries to clinch but Laya moves out of range.
Blom tries to clinch up.
Hima Laya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laya as he jumps to the side.
Laya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laya doesn't manage to clinch there - Blom circles away.
Laya swinging wildly here.
Blom ducks right into an uppercut from Laya.
It looks like Viktor Blom has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laya avoids it really well and circles away.
Hima Laya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Blom.
Blom looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laya misses with a series of wild punches.
Laya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blom.
Laya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blom manages to avoid it.
Laya loads up on a big right hand but Blom slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Blom. Beautiful body shot.
Blom swats away the attempt to clinch by Laya.
Laya is looking to clinch but Blom is avoiding it.
Laya throws the left hand but Blom avoids the punch easily.
Laya swats away the attempt to clinch by Blom.
Laya tries to clinch but Blom moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laya throws a nice looking combination but Blom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laya looks to throw the jab but Blom is out of range.
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!
Laya feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Blom crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hima Laya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Limmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaias Askan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limmer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fucking In The Bushes - Oasis. Askan has chosen Kasabian - Empire as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Isaias Askan enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Limmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaias Askan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Askan lands an overhand right.
Askan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Limmer did well to prevent Askan getting side control.
Limmer is trying to maintain the position but Askan is very close to passing his half guard.
Limmer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tap or Snap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Limmer tries to roll over but Askan keeps him under control.
Limmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Askan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askan prevents Limmer from improving his position.
Limmer taking some punishment here, with Askan in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askan.
Askan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Limmer trying to control but Askan postures up.
Askan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Limmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Askan lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Askan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Limmer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askan is working away from the top position though.
Askan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Limmer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Askan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Askan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Limmer wants to get back to his feet.
Askan drops an elbow to the side of Limmer's head.
Askan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Limmer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Limmer manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limmer wants to sweep here but Askan controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askan connects with a couple of short punches.
Limmer is pulling down on Askan's head. It's preventing any offense from Askan, at least for the moment.
Askan is stalling in the full guard.
Askan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Askan won't allow Limmer to sweep him here.
Askan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Limmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Limmer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Askan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Limmer has momentary wrist control but Askan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askan scoring with some ground and pound.
Askan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Limmer is rocked!
Askan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Limmer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Askan controlling from the top position.
Limmer 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.
Askan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Askan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Limmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Limmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askan connects with a couple of short punches.
Askan distracts Limmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Limmer looking to control.
Limmer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Askan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askan working some strikes from top position.
Askan postures up.
Askan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Limmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askan trying to control the position from guard on top but Limmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askan stands up over Limmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Limmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Askan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Askan drops an elbow to the side of Limmer's head.
Askan is nestled in close to Limmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askan is thwarting Limmer's attempts to control the position.
Limmer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Askan trying to control but Limmer is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Limmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Askan is looking to control Limmer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askan avoid being mounted?
Askan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Limmer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaias Askan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Limmer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by Askan or perhaps it was just good defense by Limmer which made him look bad.
Askan shoots in but no luck this time.
Limmer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askan.
Lars Limmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaias Askan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askan shoots in and bounces Limmer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askan throws a big elbow that misses.
Limmer keeping moving, preventing Askan from controlling successfully.
Limmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Askan preventing the sweep.
Askan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Limmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Limmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askan postures up and lands a big shot to Limmer's brow.
Askan wants to pass the guard but Limmer is keeping the position.
Limmer wants to sweep here but Askan controlling him for the moment.
Limmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Askan distracts Limmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Limmer is proving hard to escape from.
Askan landing some decent shots from guard.
Askan is in close to Limmer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Limmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askan landing some decent shots from guard.
Askan working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Askan landing with the ground and pound.
Askan trying to control the position from guard on top but Limmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Limmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Limmer controls Askan momentarily but Askan frees himself.
Askan lands a couple of elbows.
Isaias Askan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Askan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Limmer wants to sweep here but Askan controlling him for the moment.
Askan postures up in Limmer's guard and throws a big left but Limmer blocks it.
Askan lands a couple of elbows.
Limmer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askan connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askan works over Limmer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askan with a nice head shot there.
Limmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askan stands up over Limmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Askan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askan gets to his feet and stands over Limmer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Limmer felt that one! Askan unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Limmer from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaias Askan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Mindstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayle Amot Abdalla (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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300 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anders Mindstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayle Amot Abdalla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdalla throws a head kick but Mindstrom moves out of range.
Anders Mindstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mindstrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdalla under the eye.
It looks like Rayle Amot Abdalla has been cut.
Abdalla throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mindstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abdalla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mindstrom is out of range and Abdalla settles back down.
Mindstrom drops Abdalla with a beautiful combination! Abdalla stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mindstrom is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mindstrom throws a low kick, looking for Abdalla's leg but Abdalla calmly moves out of range.
Mindstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Abdalla.
Mindstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mindstrom checks a leg kick.
Abdalla 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.
Abdalla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mindstrom moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Abdalla! Mindstrom continues to tee off on Abdalla, landing with a left and a right! Mindstrom connects with a right hand that leaves Abdalla sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mindstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anders Mindstrom!
An out of breath Anders Mindstrom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schaeffer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Long Tall Sally. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Schaeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Schaeffer counters by clinching up.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Schaeffer pulls guard.
Sanchez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sanchez decides to return to a standing position.
Schaeffer lands the left hand.
Schaeffer scores with a head kick.
Schaeffer throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaeffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Schaeffer tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schaeffer smiles and moves away.
Schaeffer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Schaeffer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Schaeffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schaeffer misses with a head kick.
Schaeffer gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Schaeffer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dutch Schaeffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schaeffer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schaeffer jumps into guard, dragging Sanchez to the mat.
Schaeffer has a closed guard, preventing Sanchez from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaeffer trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaeffer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez gets to his feet - Schaeffer follows without any prompting.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaeffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaeffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schaeffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaeffer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
so Schaeffer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schaeffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaeffer throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaeffer is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dutch Schaeffer.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaeffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcello Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schaeffer takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schaeffer can't fight it off and eventually Sanchez manages to take the fight to the floor. Schaeffer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaeffer is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaeffer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Schaeffer misses with a head shot.
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 Dutch Schaeffer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaeffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schaeffer, as that shot connected.
It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Schaeffer.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Schaeffer.
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez forces Schaeffer back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schaeffer to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schaeffer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dutch Schaeffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Sanchez.
Schaeffer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez closes the distance but Schaeffer moves to the side
and Schaeffer counters with a left to the body.
Schaeffer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schaeffer throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Schaeffer is controlling him.
Dutch Schaeffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schaeffer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaeffer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schaeffer won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schaeffer postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Schaeffer drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Schaeffer off! Schaeffer jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Schaeffer isn't so interested in that idea.
Schaeffer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Schaeffer counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Schaeffer to acknowledge the strikes.
Schaeffer moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Sanchez pulls guard.
Schaeffer stops Sanchez from standing up.
Schaeffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaeffer stops Sanchez from standing up.
Schaeffer trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez wants to stand but Schaeffer is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaeffer is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer 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.
Schaeffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaeffer is controlling him.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Schaeffer stops Sanchez from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaeffer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schaeffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
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 Dutch Schaeffer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcello Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaeffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Schaeffer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaeffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
and Schaeffer counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Schaeffer shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Schaeffer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaeffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schaeffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Schaeffer.
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schaeffer uses from the top position.
Schaeffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaeffer throwing strikes but missing.
Schaeffer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schaeffer, up you get!
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Schaeffer slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Schaeffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Schaeffer moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Schaeffer keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Schaeffer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Sanchez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer gets a takedown into half guard.
Schaeffer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Schaeffer eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is not content to let Schaeffer control the position.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up but Schaeffer is controlling him
Schaeffer thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Dutch Schaeffer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Schaeffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez tries to kick Schaeffer off but Schaeffer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schaeffer wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schaeffer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dutch Schaeffer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schaeffer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaeffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marcello Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaeffer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcello Sanchez.
I think Schaeffer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Schaeffer!
Dutch Schaeffer gave a mention to Ultra Fight Gear(Launder 85%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Protagonist is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Teenage Bottlerocket - Bigger Than Kiss. Hiro Protagonist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
190 lbs
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40
195 lbs
37 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toma Takahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist defending well as Takahara loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Protagonist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Takahara.
Takahara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahara throws a head kick that Protagonist semi-blocks.
Takahara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahara misses with the body kick
and Protagonist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Takahara.
Takahara throws a push kick but Protagonist slaps the foot to one side.
Takahara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Protagonist counters with a good, hard body kick but Takahara shrugs it off.
Protagonist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toma Takahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahara connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Protagonist avoids the head kick by Takahara.
Takahara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Protagonist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahara throws a leg kick but Protagonist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahara manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara throws a head kick but Protagonist moves out of range.
Takahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Protagonist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takahara tries to clinch but Protagonist moves out of range.
Protagonist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takahara finds it's way round the side to connect with Protagonist's head.
Protagonist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Protagonist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Protagonist tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Takahara.
Takahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takahara has Protagonist up against the cage in a clinch.
Protagonist scores with a shoulder strike.
Protagonist gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahara.
Protagonist tries to throw a body punch but Takahara avoids it by throwing Protagonist back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara avoiding damage.
Protagonist lands an uppercut.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Protagonist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takahara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Protagonist is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahara looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Protagonist lands with a right to the head.
Takahara misses with a knee to the head.
Protagonist trying to stall but Takahara improves his position.
Protagonist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahara backwards.
Takahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Protagonist blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Protagonist fails to land.
Takahara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Protagonist tries a body shot but Takahara blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist avoiding damage as Takahara throws knees to the body.
Takahara prevents a body shot from Protagonist.
Protagonist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Protagonist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takahara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Protagonist.
Protagonist trying to control the position but instead, Takahara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Protagonist into the cage.
Protagonist is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Takahara has denied him.
Protagonist blocks a body shot from Takahara.
Protagonist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahara misses with the head strike.
Protagonist avoiding damage as Takahara throws knees to the body.
Takahara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takahara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Protagonist's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takahara blocks an uppercut.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Protagonist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahara misses with a punch to the body.
Takahara throws a head punch that misses.
Protagonist lands a nice shot to the body.
Takahara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Protagonist is looking to break free of the clinch but Takahara has double underhooks.
Takahara tries to land knees in the clinch but Protagonist avoids the damage to the body.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Protagonist blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahara lands a right hand.
Protagonist is leaning against Takahara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahara looking for a takedown.
Takahara blocks a body shot from Protagonist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Protagonist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahara moves out of range as Protagonist throws a body kick.
Takahara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Protagonist tests Takahara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takahara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Protagonist's hands.
Takahara tries a low kick but Protagonist avoids it.
Toma Takahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Protagonist moves into range and clinches up with Takahara.
Takahara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takahara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Protagonist breaks the clinch.
Takahara clinches with his opponent.
Protagonist can't find room to land a body shot as Takahara controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahara misses with a knee strike.
Protagonist lands a right hand.
Protagonist wants to get back to striking at distance but Takahara won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Takahara to work.
A hook to the body from Takahara.
Takahara tries to throw a body punch but Protagonist avoids it by throwing Takahara back against the cage.
Protagonist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toma Takahara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takahara lands a good knee to the midsection. Protagonist won't want to take too many of those.
Takahara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Protagonist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Protagonist takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Protagonist throws a right hand that Takahara ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahara also avoids with ease.
Takahara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Protagonist lands an overhand right.
Protagonist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahara can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Takahara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
Takahara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takahara moves in looking to clinch but Protagonist pushes him off.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Protagonist throws the kick towards the body but Takahara avoids it.
Takahara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takahara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Protagonist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takahara jabs Protagonist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Protagonist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Takahara misses.
Takahara lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Protagonist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takahara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Protagonist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takahara.
Takahara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Protagonist is looking to score with low kicks.
Protagonist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahara lands with a slapping head kick.
Protagonist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takahara is rocked!
Protagonist lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Protagonist!
Hiro Protagonist 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Vredenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Pozsar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pozsar has chosen 2 Minutes To Midnight as his entrance music. Tomi Pozsar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dante Vredenburg's chin.
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31
185 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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24
174 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Vredenburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Pozsar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vredenburg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vredenburg checks a low kick from Pozsar.
Vredenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pozsar is just out of range.
Vredenburg misses with a wild combination.
Pozsar throws a sloppy head kick and Vredenburg moves out of range easily.
Vredenburg lands with an uppercut that bounces Pozsar off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Pozsar.
Vredenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pozsar is just out of range.
Pozsar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vredenburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vredenburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vredenburg slips under a jab.
Vredenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vredenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozsar cracks the inside of Vredenburg's front leg.
Pozsar misses with a head kick.
Vredenburg blocks a leg kick.
Vredenburg dips to his left and cracks Pozsar with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Vredenburg blocks the low kick.
Pozsar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pozsar.
Pozsar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pozsar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vredenburg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pozsar.
Vredenburg scores with a three punch combo!
Vredenburg misses with a head kick.
A jab from Pozsar misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pozsar. Pozsar obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Vredenburg lands but Pozsar takes it in his stride.
Pozsar misses with a straight right.
Vredenburg throws a series of punches but Pozsar avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Pozsar is predictable there
and Vredenburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pozsar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vredenburg is out of range.
Vredenburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pozsar counters with a body kick that stops Vredenburg in his tracks momentarily.
Vredenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pozsar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vredenburg.
Pozsar throws a hook but Vredenburg avoids it easily.
Tomi Pozsar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pozsar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vredenburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Vredenburg.
Pozsar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vredenburg checks a low kick from Pozsar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vredenburg!
Vredenburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vredenburg misses with a body kick.
Pozsar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pozsar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pozsar motions for Vredenburg to come forward. Pozsar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vredenburg misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vredenburg looks to throw the jab but Pozsar is out of range.
Pozsar throws a jab but it's blocked by Vredenburg.
Vredenburg thuds a left hand into Pozsar's body.
Pozsar misses with a head kick.
Pozsar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vredenburg momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pozsar misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Vredenburg.
Pozsar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vredenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pozsar is just out of range.
Pozsar misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pozsar throws a head kick but Vredenburg moves out of range.
Pozsar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vredenburg has time to react.
Pozsar tries to score with a low kick but Vredenburg moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Pozsar dominated that round.
That's time! Vredenburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vredenburg moves out of range of the body kick from Pozsar.
A big right from Pozsar misses.
Pozsar misses with a low kick.
Pozsar misses with an uppercut.
Pozsar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vredenburg is out of range and Pozsar settles back down.
Pozsar scores with a decent looking hook.
Vredenburg throws a head kick that misses.
Pozsar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vredenburg.
Pozsar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vredenburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vredenburg tries to move into range but Pozsar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vredenburg is rocked!
Vredenburg lands a high kick!
Oh Vredenburg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Vredenburg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pozsar gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vredenburg 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 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Pozsar!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomi Pozsar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit has chosen Sobota- Do gory leb as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Norris enables Gutzeit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Norris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Norris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gutzeit defends well.
Gutzeit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutzeit has managed to get both his arms back between Norris's legs - danger averted.
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gutzeit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gutzeit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Norris's guard.
Norris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gutzeit defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutzeit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutzeit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norris looking for a guillotine here but Gutzeit defends easily.
Norris working a defensive guard here.
Norris keeping full guard, as Gutzeit tries to pass.
Gutzeit wants to stand but Norris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gutzeit landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Gutzeit from controlling successfully.
Gutzeit landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris working a defensive guard here.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gutzeit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris working for a triangle but Gutzeit defends it easily.
Norris looking to control.
Norris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gutzeit defends it easily.
Norris keeping moving, preventing Gutzeit from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris has a closed guard, preventing Gutzeit from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit cracks Norris with a solid left hand.
Norris is looking for a triangle but Gutzeit pushes his legs off easily.
Norris keeping full guard, as Gutzeit tries to pass.
Norris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gutzeit has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Gutzeit is going to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Norris missing with punches from the bottom.
Gutzeit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Norris has hold of Gutzeit's hands but Gutzeit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gutzeit is working for a kimura but Norris is defending it quite comfortably.
Norris looking for submissions off his back.
Gutzeit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking for submissions off his back.
Norris tries to roll over but Gutzeit keeps him under control.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gutzeit pulls his head out easily.
Gutzeit trying to control the action but Norris is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutzeit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Norris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutzeit trying to control from half guard but Norris is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomek Gutzeit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gutzeit throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Gutzeit avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Norris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gutzeit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gutzeit wants to control but Norris is keeping busy.
Norris wants to take a breather but Gutzeit is having none of it.
Gutzeit tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Norris wants to work for an arm triangle but Gutzeit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gutzeit wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Chuck Norris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Norris there.
Gutzeit is looking to escape.
Norris trying to mount his opponent but Gutzeit defends it.
Gutzeit tries to get to full guard but Norris has control of the leg.
Gutzeit is still trying to improve position.
Norris trying to pass the guard but Gutzeit defending well.
Gutzeit is looking to control Norris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gutzeit avoid being mounted?
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Gutzeit gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Norris manages to get himself to full guard.
Gutzeit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gutzeit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gutzeit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutzeit has managed to get both his arms back between Norris's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutzeit trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris looking for a sweep. Not yet Norris, not yet.
Norris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gutzeit defends it easily.
Norris has a closed guard, preventing Gutzeit from standing up.
Norris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gutzeit defends it easily.
Gutzeit works over Norris with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutzeit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gutzeit trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutzeit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gutzeit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutzeit has managed to get both his arms back between Norris's legs - danger averted.
Gutzeit is pushing down on Norris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norris is fighting to maintain full guard but Gutzeit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norris is looking for a sweep. Gutzeit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutzeit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gutzeit.
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Gutzeit sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norris is trying to control but can't.
Norris looking for submissions off his back.
Gutzeit is looking for a kimura here.
Norris trying to control but Gutzeit postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutzeit wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tomek Gutzeit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Gutzeit jabs Norris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gutzeit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norris!
Gutzeit swings around for an armbar but Norris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gutzeit's guard.
Norris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gutzeit manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gutzeit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gutzeit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Norris is squirming around, avoiding Gutzeit's attempts to control the action.
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gutzeit connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutzeit with the ground and pound from mount.
Gutzeit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gutzeit. What's that going to do exactly?
Norris tries to hold on but Gutzeit postures up.
Gutzeit lands a couple of good shots and Norris has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Norris wants to escape the position.
Gutzeit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gutzeit is looking to control Norris but Norris is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gutzeit controlling well, preventing Norris from escaping the position.
Gutzeit is looking for a choke. Norris gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Norris manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Norris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gutzeit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Norris won't allow Gutzeit to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris tries to stand but Gutzeit is controlling from the bottom.
Gutzeit keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Gutzeit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gutzeit keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutzeit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chuck Norris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gutzeit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norris tries to clinch up but Gutzeit circles away and keeps his distance.
Norris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gutzeit on the side of the head.
Norris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gutzeit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gutzeit shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Gutzeit or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris which made him look bad.
Norris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Gutzeit misses with a double jab.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutzeit manages to avoid it.
Gutzeit looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutzeit circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gutzeit.
Gutzeit moves out of range of the body kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutzeit sprawls well initially but Norris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutzeit has hold of Norris's hands but Norris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gutzeit is looking to improve his position.
Gutzeit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gutzeit trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutzeit looking for a sweep. Not yet Gutzeit, not yet.
Norris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gutzeit is proving hard to escape from.
Gutzeit trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomek Gutzeit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gutzeit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomek Gutzeit!
A very excited looking Tomek Gutzeit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fu has chosen SDJ-COMMANDOS as his entrance music. Thomas Fu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Fu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Fu tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Fu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ernesto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Fu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
A big right from Fu misses.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Fu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu circles away.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Fu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fu stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Cruz is trying to drag Fu to the mat but Fu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cruz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fu blocks it with crossed arms.
Fu has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Fu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz misses with a knee strike.
Fu misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fu after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Fu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Fu.
Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Fu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but Fu blocks with his arms.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fu prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Fu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fu's efforts to push away.
Fu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Fu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fu misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fu as he jumps to the side.
Fu connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Fu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fu circles away.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fu misses with a straight right.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz tries to clinch but Fu moves out of range.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz throws an elbow but Fu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's Fu get back to his feet.
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!
Cruz clinches up with Fu and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fu manages to break the clinch.
Thomas Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Fu settles back down.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Fu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Fu.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Fu misses.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fu.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fu defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Fu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fu tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fu regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fu wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Fu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fu manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Fu's guard.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fu's guard.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Fu is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
Cruz throwing shots but Fu is blocking nicely.
Fu is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Fu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Fu is having none of it.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fu defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fu's head.
Fu tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cruz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu.
A leg kick checked by Cruz.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu.
Cruz tries to clinch but Fu is having none of it.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Fu is avoiding it.
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Fu's guard.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Fu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz is pushing down on Fu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fu is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz throwing shots but Fu is blocking nicely.
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Fu dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fu defending well though.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fu's head.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz decides to return to a standing position.
Fu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fu tries to keep at a distance but Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Fu avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body.
Fu tries to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Fu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fu manages to break the clinch.
Fu lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Fu is avoiding it.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries to clinch but Fu moves away
and Fu counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Cruz!
Ernesto Cruz opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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198 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keto blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger works Keto's body with a nice hook.
Pitsenbarger lands with a good body shot.
Keto throws a head kick that misses.
Pitsenbarger connects with a body shot.
Keto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pitsenbarger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pitsenbarger's waist but Pitsenbarger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keto off to one side.
Pitsenbarger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tuomas Keto has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger lands a lovely overhand right.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger misses the body punch
and Keto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keto lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pitsenbarger wants to stand but Keto is controlling the position.
Keto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pitsenbarger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keto is controlling him.
Keto with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keto wants to control from the top but Pitsenbarger keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keto throwing strikes but missing.
Keto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keto trying to control but Pitsenbarger is working from the bottom.
Keto prevents Pitsenbarger from getting back to his feet.
Keto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pitsenbarger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keto is working Pitsenbarger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pitsenbarger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keto scoring with some ground and pound.
Keto tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitsenbarger is retaining full guard.
Pitsenbarger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keto is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Keto working his ground and pound in the gym.
Keto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keto lands a couple of elbows.
Pitsenbarger wants to stand but Keto is controlling the position.
Keto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keto 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.
Pitsenbarger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keto is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pitsenbarger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pitsenbarger wants to get back to his feet but Keto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keto looking to sit in guard and control but Pitsenbarger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pitsenbarger is aware though and is defending well.
Keto looking for a sweep. Not yet Keto, not yet.
Keto keeping moving, preventing Pitsenbarger from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitsenbarger wanted to stand there but Keto had control of the position.
Pitsenbarger trying to control but Keto is working from the bottom.
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 Bill Pitsenbarger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tuomas Keto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Pitsenbarger does no damage.
Pitsenbarger is looking to slow Keto down with leg kicks.
Horrible takedown by Keto or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitsenbarger which made him look bad.
Keto walks into a jab.
Keto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pitsenbarger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pitsenbarger is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pitsenbarger some visible discomfort.
Tuomas Keto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitsenbarger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Keto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitsenbarger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger is pushing Keto's head away, looking to escape. Keto manages to hold on to the position though.
Pitsenbarger is looking for a sweep.
Pitsenbarger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Keto 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.
Keto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitsenbarger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Keto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pitsenbarger is trying to escape and Keto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pitsenbarger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Keto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuomas Keto!
Tuomas Keto is the new middleweight champion!
Tuomas Keto 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.
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