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D 69 : Bak vs Mason PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Snapyoarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Snapyoarm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Craftt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lord Snapyoarm!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt clinches with his opponent.
Craftt leaning against his opponent.
Craftt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Craftt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snapyoarm looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craftt misses with a knee to the head.
Craftt lands a knee to the body.
Craftt connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lord Snapyoarm has been cut.
Craftt jerks Snapyoarm's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Snapyoarm drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Craftt goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Craftt because Snapyoarm was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Martin Craftt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Pistole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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268 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Pistole!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pistole misses with a head kick.
Bbbbbbb avoids the head kick by Pistole.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bbbbbbb catches Pistole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bbbbbbb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bbbbbbb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bbbbbbb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bbbbbbb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Bbbbbbb lands.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses.
Bbbbbbb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbbbbbb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bbbbbbb lands a jab-cross combination.
Pistole has Bbbbbbb up against the cage in a clinch.
Pistole keeps control of Bbbbbbb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pistole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pistole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bbbbbbb throws a combination. Pistole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pistole misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
Bbbbbbb blocks a head kick by Pistole.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Bbbbbbb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses.
Bbbbbbb stalks Pistole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pistole's face. Pistole staggers backwards, shaken.
Bbbbbbb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bbbbbbb is breathing heavily.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses
and Bbbbbbb counters with a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bbbbbbb is trying to force a seperation but Pistole has the dominant position.
Pistole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Bbbbbbb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pistole counters with a head kick that drops Bbbbbbb to the mat! Bbbbbbb scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole misses with a head kick.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
Ronny Pistole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb misses with a body kick.
Bbbbbbb cracks Pistole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bbbbbbb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pistole misses with a head kick.
Pistole blocks a head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bbbbbbb moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bbbbbbb is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Bbbbbbb lands a jab to the head.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and Bbbbbbb moves out of range easily.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick but Pistole moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick and Pistole moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
Pistole has managed to clinch.
Bbbbbbb has had enough of the clinch but Pistole keeps him there for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pistole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Pistole is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb misses with a body kick.
Bbbbbbb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick and Pistole moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Pistole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bbbbbbb tries to land a body kick
and Pistole counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bbbbbbb is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ronny Pistole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pistole lands a big head kick that sends Bbbbbbb tumbling to the mat! Pistole takes a step backwards and waves Bbbbbbb back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bbbbbbb is rocked!
It looks like Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Bbbbbbb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole misses with a head kick.
Bbbbbbb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bbbbbbb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pistole takes one to the chin there.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bbbbbbb seems to have got his legs back now.
Bbbbbbb misses with a kick to the body.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and Bbbbbbb moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and Bbbbbbb moves out of range easily.
Bbbbbbb is looking to land body kicks.
Bbbbbbb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb tries a head kick but it misses.
Pistole moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbbbbbb lands a two punch combo.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick and Pistole moves out of range easily.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Bbbbbbb avoids the head kick by Pistole.
Bbbbbbb lands with a nice combination. Pistole backs away looking to recover.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bbbbbbb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bbbbbbb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bbbbbbb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bbbbbbb avoids the head kick by Pistole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb throws a combination. Pistole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick
and Pistole counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bbbbbbb is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bbbbbbb's head.
Pistole checks a low kick from Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick and Pistole moves out of range easily.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Pistole moves out of range of the body kick.
Pistole keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bbbbbbb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
Bbbbbbb avoids the head kick by Pistole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick and Pistole moves out of range easily.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and Bbbbbbb moves out of range easily.
Bbbbbbb jabs Pistole right on the nose. Pistole blinks but takes it well.
Bbbbbbb blocks a head kick by Pistole.
Bbbbbbb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pistole shoots in and gets a takedown into Bbbbbbb's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pistole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pistole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistole stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bbbbbbb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bbbbbbb lands with a nice body kick.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick but Pistole moves out of range.
Bbbbbbb blocks a head kick by Pistole.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Pistole blocks a head kick by Bbbbbbb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Pistole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pistole throws a head kick that Bbbbbbb semi-blocks.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistole is looking to clinch but Bbbbbbb is avoiding it.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bbbbbbb tries a head kick but it misses.
Bbbbbbb scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Pistole blocks the low kick.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbbbbbb blocks a head kick by Pistole.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bbbbbbb!
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb throws a low kick, looking for Pistole's leg but Pistole calmly moves out of range.
Bbbbbbb throws a sloppy head kick and Pistole moves out of range easily.
Bbbbbbb avoids the head kick by Pistole.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bbbbbbb scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb scores with a one two! Pistole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bbbbbbb blocks a head kick by Pistole.
Pistole blocks a head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Bbbbbbb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Bbbbbbb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistole takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bbbbbbb avoids the head kick by Pistole.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole clinches up against the cage.
Pistole drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistole wants to stand but Bbbbbbb is controlling the position.
Bbbbbbb wants to stand but Pistole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick but Pistole moves out of range.
Bbbbbbb misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Pistole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pistole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick but Pistole moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Bbbbbbb lands a jab-cross combination.
Bbbbbbb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pistole is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick but Pistole moves out of range.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Bbbbbbb misses with a body kick.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bbbbbbb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Pistole.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bbbbbbb throws a head kick but Pistole moves out of range.
Pistole throws a head kick but Bbbbbbb moves out of range.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
Pistole avoids the head kick by Bbbbbbb.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bbbbbbb!
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!
Pistole has Bbbbbbb up against the cage in a clinch.
Bbbbbbb Bbbbbbb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronny Pistole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pistole breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronny Pistole.
Well Pistole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Pistole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellaria looking for subs off his back but Russel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dellaria is looking for a sweep. Russel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel thows a huge punch but Dellaria dodges it nicely.
Russel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dellaria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dellaria looking for submissions off his back.
Dellaria is refusing to be controlled, as Russel sits in half guard.
Russel is really struggling to control Dellaria but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellaria pushes Russel off looking to stand but Russel dives back in and keeps control.
Dellaria is trying to get back to full guard.
Russel is thwarting Dellaria's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellaria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dellaria gets full guard.
Russel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Russel wants to pass the guard but Dellaria is keeping the position.
Russel slips nicely into half guard.
Dellaria tries to roll over but Russel keeps him under control.
Dellaria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dellaria taking some punishment here, with Russel in his half guard.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!
Dellaria on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dellaria is staying active underneath Russel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dellaria is looking to control Russel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dellaria avoid being mounted?
Dellaria wants to get back to full guard.
Russel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Russel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Russel pulls his head out easily.
Russel winds up and cracks Dellaria with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Russel there.
Dellaria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russel wants to take a breather but Dellaria is having none of it.
Russel misses with a head shot. Dellaria uses the momentum to regain guard.
Russel slips nicely into half guard.
Russel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Russel is working for a kimura but Dellaria is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russel trying to control the pace.
Dellaria connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Dellaria is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russel lands a nice short elbow.
Russel prevents Dellaria from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Dellaria.
Russel gets the takedown into side control.
Russel working the body and head with strikes.
Dellaria is not content to let Russel control the position.
Russel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Russel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dellaria keeps working.
Ben Russel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dellaria is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russel off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Russel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dellaria controls the action.
Russel is keeping busy.
Dellaria is hanging on to Russel's back as he tries to escape.
Russel trying to control but not successfully.
Russel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Russel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dellaria is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Russel is not content to let Dellaria control the position.
Russel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russel wants to improve his position but instead Dellaria has moved into half guard.
Russel tries to get to full guard but Dellaria has control of the leg.
Dellaria trying to control from half guard but Russel is working away.
Russel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Russel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russel is striking off his back. Dellaria thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
Russel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dellaria with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Russel is pressing down on Dellaria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dellaria tries to free his leg and advance position but Russel is retaining full guard.
Russel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dellaria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Russel wants to improve his position but instead Dellaria has moved into half guard.
Russel wants to control but Dellaria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel is pressing down on Dellaria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dellaria postures up.
Dellaria postures up and lands a big shot to Russel's brow.
Dellaria won't allow Russel to sweep him here.
Russel is trying to control the position but Dellaria postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Russel wants to sweep but no luck.
Dellaria trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Dellaria.
Dellaria fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russel. Dellaria does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Russel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Russel as Dellaria shoots in.
Russel lands with an overhand left.
Dellaria slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Russel misses the target.
Russel misses with a hook. Dellaria ducked under it nicely.
Russel missing with a left hand there. Dellaria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dellaria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russel.
Dellaria has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Russel finds it's way round the side to connect with Dellaria's head.
Dellaria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Russel defends well and Dellaria ends up having to push Russel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dellaria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Russel throws an overhand right that lands on Dellaria's shoulder, as Dellaria tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russel.
Russel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dellaria circles away.
Dellaria looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel with a hook.
Dellaria moves out of range of the strikes.
Russel throws a right hand that misses
and Dellaria counters with a single leg into guard. Russel didn't expect that.
Russel keeping full guard, as Dellaria tries to pass.
Dellaria preventing the sweep.
Russel keeping full guard, as Dellaria tries to pass.
Russel 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.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
Russel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Russel unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dellaria is working to get back to half guard.
Russel with shots to the head and body - Dellaria looks very uncomfortable down there.
Russel with good strikes from the mount here!
Dellaria bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dellaria trying to control but Russel is working from the bottom.
Russel punching from the bottom.
Russel working a defensive guard here.
Dellaria wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel wants to hit a switch here but Dellaria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Russel there!
Russel can't escape the position.
Dellaria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russel is looking to escape.
Dellaria is trying to control here but Russel has managed to regain half guard.
Russel is pressing down on Dellaria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel looking for a sweep. Not yet Russel, not yet.
Dellaria lying in Russel's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Russel decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dellaria taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Russel!
After the big win, Ben Russel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Night Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Greg Dellaria was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lars Limmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limmer comes to the cage accompanied by Fucking In The Bushes - Oasis. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Limmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark sprawls well. Stark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Limmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Limmer throws a body kick that misses.
Limmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stark slips under a jab from Limmer.
Stark wants to clinch
and Limmer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stark's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Limmer.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Limmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Limmer is working Stark over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Limmer advances position into side control!
Stark dodges the ground and pound from Limmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Limmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Limmer working the head with strikes.
Stark dodges the ground and pound from Limmer.
Limmer lands some shots froms side control.
Limmer grinds an elbow into Stark's temple.
Limmer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Limmer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Limmer lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Limmer finish him?
Limmer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Stark is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Limmer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Limmer!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Limmer 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cory Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Duke!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Duke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duke wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Duke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Luke Duke hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rua!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua gets caught napping as Duke dives in and scores a takedown. Rua manages to retain guard.
Duke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rua is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duke, into his guard.
Duke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Duke.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duke wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua works over Duke with some ground and pound from guard.
Duke has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Duke wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Duke wants to stand but Rua is controlling the position.
Duke looks winded!
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rua cracks Duke with a solid left hand.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duke looking to control.
Duke wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua postures up.
Rua makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rua stands up over Duke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Duke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rua working the body and head with strikes.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Duke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Duke is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Duke's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Duke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Duke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rua has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Duke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Duke is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Duke tries to improve position but can't.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duke knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Duke as Rua shoots in.
Rua dives in for a single leg takedown but Duke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duke.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Duke tries to tie him up.
Duke tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Duke back against the cage.
Duke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Duke wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Rua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Duke misses with the ground and pound.
Duke controls the position from side control.
Rua 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.
Duke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Duke is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is trying to buck Duke off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The strikes coming from Duke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Duke trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Duke wants to stand but Rua has his arm trapped.
Duke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Duke taking a break here but Rua is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to get back to his feet.
Duke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rua is trying to stand back up but Duke is controlling him
Rua manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Duke keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duke's efforts to push away.
Duke pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control but Duke is working from the bottom.
Rua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Cory Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duke is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duke working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Duke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duke throws a body kick that misses.
Duke gets a double leg takedown into Rua's guard.
Duke trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Duke won't allow Rua to get back to his feet.
Rua is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Duke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Duke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Duke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua postures up.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
Duke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke is looking to sweep but instead, Rua has passed into half guard.
Rua is looking to advance position but Duke won't allow it.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rua trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
Duke looking for submissions off his back.
Rua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control. Duke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duke gets full guard.
Rua landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua with a nice head shot there.
Rua trying to control but Duke is working from the bottom.
Rua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duke's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.
Rua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rua chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rua scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rua's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rua lands a couple of elbows.
Duke looking to control.
Duke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua working some strikes from top position.
Duke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
Rua seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua stops Duke from getting back to his feet.
Rua scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duke is looking to improve his position.
Duke is still trying to improve position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rua lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua lands with a punch from half guard.
Duke is rocked!
Rua slows the pace down in half guard.
Rua seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rua 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Rua!
Our winner, Cory Rua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Luke Duke had this to say: 'sorry to the fans thank sponsor'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Toma Takahara enters the cage!
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27
196 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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32
190 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toma Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahara misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Astronomer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Takahara blocks the body kick.
Astronomer misses with a body shot.
Takahara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astronomer throws a hook to the side of Takahara's head but Takahara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Takahara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takahara cracks Astronomer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahara drives through and clinches with Astronomer against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Astronomer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Astronomer blocking some punches.
Takahara lands a knee to the body.
Takahara leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astronomer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Astronomer is pressed up against the cage. Takahara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Astronomer down to the mat. Astronomer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takahara misses the shot to the body.
Takahara cracks Astronomer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Takahara. Those never looked like landing.
Astronomer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahara counters with an outside leg kick.
Takahara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Astronomer's head.
Takahara closes the distance and clinches.
Astronomer lands a right hand.
Takahara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Astronomer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Astronomer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astronomer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takahara.
Takahara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astronomer.
Takahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Astronomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astronomer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takahara blocks it with crossed arms.
Takahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Astronomer just leaning against Takahara, taking a breather.
Astronomer avoiding damage as Takahara throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takahara.
Astronomer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astronomer gets through Takahara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astronomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takahara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takahara blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astronomer.
Takahara is trying to stall.
Takahara lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Astronomer.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takahara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahara.
Astronomer swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astronomer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takaharas head.
Astronomer manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara drives through and clinches with Astronomer against the cage.
Astronomer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Astronomer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takahara backwards.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Astronomer avoids it.
Takahara presses Astronomer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Astronomer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astronomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takahara tries to land knees in the clinch but Astronomer avoids the damage to the body.
Takahara tries a knee to the head but Astronomer blocks it.
Takahara wants to stall.
Takahara tries to work over Astronomer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahara lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Learned Astronomer has been cut.
A short right from Astronomer.
Takahara lands a body punch.
Takahara lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astronomer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahara is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Astronomer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takahara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Astronomer avoids it.
Takahara trying to land knees to the body.
Takahara tries to land a knee to the head but Astronomer blocks with his arms.
Takahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astronomer blocks it with crossed arms.
Astronomer has a couple of punches blocked by Takahara.
Astronomer lands a nice uppercut.
Takahara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Astronomer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Learned Astronomer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toma Takahara.
Takahara tries a knee to the head but Astronomer blocks it.
Astronomer misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astronomer is stalling here.
Astronomer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahara backwards.
Astronomer is pushing Takahara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Astronomer scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toma Takahara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Learned Astronomer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takahara misses with a head kick.
No luck for Astronomer with that takedown attempt.
Takahara misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Astronomer misses its intended target.
Astronomer has managed to clinch.
Astronomer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Astronomer tries to throw a body punch but Takahara avoids it by throwing Astronomer back against the cage.
Astronomer has picked Takahara up - he's going for a ride! Astronomer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takahara is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Astronomer lands a nice short elbow.
Takahara tries to kick Astronomer off but Astronomer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takahara is looking for a sweep. Astronomer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahara is trying to maintain the position but Astronomer is very close to passing his half guard.
Astronomer content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahara keeps working.
Astronomer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Learned Astronomer just wasn't active enough.
Astronomer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astronomer misses with a body kick.
Astronomer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astronomer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takahara counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takahara takes the fight into the clinch.
Astronomer lands a left hand.
Takahara presses Astronomer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Astronomer avoiding damage as Takahara throws knees to the body.
Astronomer lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahara scores with a shot to the side of Astronomer's head.
Astronomer tries to work over Takahara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahara landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takahara obliges.
Astronomer presses Takahara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Astronomer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takahara misses with a knee strike.
Astronomer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astronomer blocks it with crossed arms.
Astronomer tries to work over Takahara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astronomer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Astronomer.
Takahara is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Astronomer.
Takahara is still on wobbly legs! Can Astronomer finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astronomer.
Astronomer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Takahara with a big uppercut! Takahara tries to clinch up but Astronomer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Takahara to the mat! Takahara covers up and Astronomer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Learned Astronomer!
After winning the bout, Learned Astronomer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eus Visser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mourits Vrutaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eus Visser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mourits Vrutaal's chin.
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150 lbs
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24
155 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eus Visser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mourits Vrutaal!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visser moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vrutaal.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside that Visser shrugs off.
It looks like Eus Visser has been cut.
Visser looking to stall.
Visser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Vrutaal to work.
Visser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vrutaal after a bit of a struggle.
Vrutaal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vrutaal told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Visser takes an elbow to the temple.
Visser being controlled against the cage.
Vrutaal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Visser's defenses.
Visser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrutaal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eus Visser's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside.
Visser takes an elbow to the temple.
Visser is rocked!
Nice elbow from Vrutaal.
Oh Visser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrutaal stalling.
Vrutaal lands an elbow inside.
Eus Visser's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vrutaal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Visser.
Vrutaal lands an elbow that stopped Visser in his tracks for a moment.
Vrutaal lands an elbow just above Visser 's eye.
Vrutaal has Visser pressed against the cage. He pushes Visser back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Vrutaal throws a beautiful elbow that sends Visser crashing to the floor! Vrutaal piles on the pressure with more strikes! Visser is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mourits Vrutaal!
A very excited looking Mourits Vrutaal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ortiz's choice of entrance music: I am a real American. John Corpus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Ortiz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Corpus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz loads up on a big right hand but Corpus slips the punch.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Corpus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corpus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into Corpus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Corpus keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz won't allow Corpus to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Ortiz.
Ortiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corpus sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortiz trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Corpus is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Ortiz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corpus backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Corpus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ortiz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Corpus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Corpus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Corpus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Ortiz.
Corpus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Corpus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Ortiz has his foot on Corpus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corpus works his way back into a safe position though.
Corpus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz is trying to keep Corpus in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Corpus avoids it well.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz lands a jab to the nose.
Ortiz darts in looking for a takedown but Corpus gets double underhooks and turns Ortiz into the cage.
Corpus tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Corpus manages to get underhooks.
Ortiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortiz lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz controlling the action here for a moment.
Corpus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but Corpus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Corpus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corpus pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
John Corpus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Ortiz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws out a powerful jab.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Corpus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Corpus moves out of range.
A head kick by Ortiz misses
and Corpus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpus wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.
Corpus prevents Ortiz from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Corpus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Corpus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corpus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corpus sprawls well. Corpus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Corpus as Ortiz shoots in.
Corpus slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Corpus. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Corpus sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Corpus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corpus but Corpus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Corpus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corpus backs up against the cage.
Corpus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John Corpus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz motions for Corpus to come forward. Ortiz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corpus wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz misses with a left hand
and Corpus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Corpus is controlling well.
John Corpus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corpus tries to stand and escape but Ortiz actually recovers to full guard.
Corpus tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because John Corpus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Corpus sprawls well.
Ortiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Corpus is working away.
Ortiz trying to control from Corpus's half guard. Corpus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortiz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corpus, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Ortiz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Randy Ortiz thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bak comes to the cage accompanied by you've lost that loving feeling. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
289 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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23
291 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ong Bak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Mason!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bak enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason won't allow Bak to sweep him here.
Bak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason throwing strikes but missing.
Bak keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Bak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bak wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Bak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bak looks to clinch
so Mason counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mason working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak wants to stand but Mason is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mason's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bak, not yet.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Bak being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason postures up in Bak's guard and throws a big left but Bak blocks it.
Mason stops Bak from standing up.
Mason lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Mason scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason cracks Bak with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Bak blocks nicely.
Mason is working Bak over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason stops Bak from standing up.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mason throws a big elbow that misses.
Mason keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bak's head.
Mason passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bak wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Bak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bak is rocked!
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
Oh Bak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason winds up and cracks Bak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mason in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason content to control rather than advance.
Bak seems to have got his legs back now.
Bak is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason is keen to just control but Bak is a slippery customer.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mason.
Mason working Bak over with strikes.
Mason stops Bak from getting back to his feet.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bak tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bak has hold of Mason's hands but Mason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Bak's head.
Mason wants to take a breather but Bak is having none of it.
Mason not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mason scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bak defending well though.
Bak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mason sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bak defending well though.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bak is staying active underneath Mason, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bak regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason lands with a punch from half guard.
Bak is not content to let Mason control the position.
Mason drops an elbow to the side of Bak's head.
Mason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason wants to take a breather but Bak is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a head shot. Bak uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason distracts Bak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mason postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bak covers up, he's hurt! Mason keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mason and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mason can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Mason!
Brian Mason is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ong Bak spoke after the fight, saying 'Osssss'.
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pop
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