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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Frulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulani comes to the cage accompanied by In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Frulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Koltun. Beautiful body shot.
Frulani has his takedown stuffed
and Koltun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frulani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koltun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frulani gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koltun sneaks back into half guard.
Koltun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Frulani looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frulani is looking to work some ground and pound but Koltun has wrist control.
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frulani manages to get himself to full guard.
Koltun scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koltun working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Frulani looking to control.
Frulani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koltun controls the pace.
Frulani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koltun is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koltun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koltun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koltun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frulani is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun stays in close to Frulani's body and controls the position.
Koltun passes Frulani's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koltun is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frulani doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koltun.
Koltun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is keen to just control but Frulani is a slippery customer.
Frulani trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koltun winds up and cracks Frulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koltun not doing much here.
Frulani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun is controlling the pace.
Koltun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koltun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun works his way into full mount!
Frulani is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Frulani is in a horrible position here. Koltun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koltun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frulani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koltun is working for a guillotine from mount but Frulani frees his head quite easily.
Frulani is looking to get to half guard.
Koltun controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frulani is looking to improve his position but Koltun isn't that keen on the idea.
Koltun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Frulani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koltun looking to finish Frulani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frulani!
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frulani can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koltun avoids the attempt from Frulani to control.
Koltun working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun scoring with strikes but Frulani is staying in there.
Frulani regains half guard.
Koltun moves into full mount! Frulani won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Koltun dominated that round.
That's time! Frulani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frulani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frulani tries to clinch
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frulani's head.
Horrible takedown by Frulani or perhaps it was just good defense by Koltun which made him look bad.
Frulani misses with a takedown
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Frulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frulani looking for a sweep. Not yet Frulani, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun trying to control but Frulani is working from the bottom.
Koltun pushes down on Frulani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frulani gets full guard.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Frulani is retaining full guard.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Frulani keeps moving.
Koltun advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frulani is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Koltun uses his free foot to push down on Frulani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Frulani.
Frulani is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frulani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koltun cracks Frulani with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Frulani working to try and regain half guard.
Koltun controlling from mount.
Frulani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ksawery Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frulani takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to control the pace but Frulani is squirming around nicely.
Koltun dominating with strikes here.
Frulani is in a horrible position here. Koltun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frulani is rocked!
Koltun looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Frulani covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ksawery Koltun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Nix (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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160 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Luiz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Nix!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luiz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nix goes for a double leg but Luiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luiz continues to drive forward.
Nix fails to pull guard.
Nix blocks an uppercut.
Luiz lands with a left to the head.
Luiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nix is trying to pull guard but Luiz has him pressed against the cage.
Bruno Luiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Nix.
Nix wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Luiz .
Luiz digs a right hand into Nix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nix's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nix tries to pull guard but Luiz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luiz has a couple of punches blocked by Nix.
Luiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Luiz on the inside.
Luiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nix.
Luiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luiz lands with a right to the head.
Nix is rocked!
It looks like Jon Nix has been cut.
Luiz stalling in the clinch.
Nix is still on wobbly legs! Can Luiz finish him?
Luiz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nix to his knees! Luiz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Luiz !
Our winner, Bruno Luiz , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Ford (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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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford closes the distance but Kakoullis moves to the side
and Kakoullis counters with a straight right hand.
Ford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford tries to clinch up
and Kakoullis counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford closes the distance but Kakoullis moves to the side
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
Ford wants to clinch
and Kakoullis counters with a nice right hand that sends Ford toppling to the canvas! Ford scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kakoullis finish him?!
Ford is rocked!
It looks like Stan Ford has been cut.
Ford wants to clinch
and Kakoullis counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ford looks winded!
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis lands a slapping body shot.
Sotiris Kakoullis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakoullis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ford to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ford looks to clinch but Kakoullis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ford taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sotiris Kakoullis!
A relieved looking Sotiris Kakoullis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dileno Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Godin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dileno Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Godin's guard.
Godin keeping moving, preventing Carneiro from controlling successfully.
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Godin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carneiro!
Godin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carneiro wants to hold on but Godin pushes him away.
Carneiro working to try and regain half guard.
Godin lands a big shot there that rocks Carneiro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carneiro regains half guard.
Godin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carneiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Godin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godin trying to pass the guard but Carneiro defending well.
Godin is working hard here to advance position.
Godin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Godin wants to pass the guard but Carneiro is defending well.
Godin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Godin drops an elbow to the side of Carneiro's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Godin'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.
Carneiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Godin pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Godin moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godin is putting a hurting on Carneiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Godin working the ground and pound.
Godin 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Carneiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carneiro struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godin in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godin lands a nice forearm strike.
Godin advances nicely into full mount.
Godin looking to finish Carneiro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carneiro!
Carneiro is in a horrible position here. Godin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Godin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carneiro taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godin with the ground and pound from mount.
Carneiro is rocked!
Godin wants to finish this one by submission but Carneiro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Godin.
Godin controlling from mount.
Godin working for a guillotine from mount but Carneiro is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godin is landing with some decent strikes but Carneiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Godin with the ground and pound from mount.
Godin cracks Carneiro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Carneiro is still in real trouble! Can Godin finish him?
Carneiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Godin has a good base and remains in mount.
Godin unloading with bombs!
Godin cracks Carneiro with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Godin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bwang Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Varona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stepping Razor. Bwang Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bwang Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Varona!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
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.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
It looks like Carlos Varona has been cut.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Varona's shoulder, as Varona tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Varona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Varona gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Varona prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Varona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varona on the ground.
Varona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Varona tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Novae, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Varona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Varona is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Varona has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jackson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Varona yanks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Varona.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Varona!
Carlos Varona made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jurgen Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silver sprawls well. Silver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kohler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kohler wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Kohler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kohler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Kohler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kohler shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Kohler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nathan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Kohler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver motions for Kohler to come forward. Silver throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kohler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silver sprawls well initially but Kohler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
My spies in Vale Tudo Elite Sparring inform me that Kohler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silver wants to control but Kohler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kohler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kohler is keen to just control but Silver is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jurgen Kohler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kohler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silver can pounce on him.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Kohler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kohler tries to clinch up.
Kohler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Silver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kohler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kohler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver stuns Kohler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silver keeps the fight on the outside.
Kohler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kohler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silver circles away.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kohler is defended easily by Silver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kohler.
Kohler darts in looking for a takedown but Silver gets double underhooks and turns Kohler into the cage.
Silver tries to work over Kohler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Kohler backwards.
Kohler is trying to maintain a safe position but Silver gets an underhook and turns Kohler into the cage.
Silver is leaning against Kohler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kohler's elbow.
Kohler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Kohler backwards.
Silver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kohler up against the cage.
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 Nathan Silver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kohler wants to clinch.
Kohler wants to clinch up but Silver keeps it at a distance.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kohler.
Silver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Kohler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver throws a right and a left that Kohler avoids nicely.
Silver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kohler is rocked!
Silver misses with a wild combination.
Kohler is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Nathan Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver scores with a jab.
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kohler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silver counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver made sure to mention his sponsor, Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Sanchez has chosen I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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22
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Tupolski is looking to stand up but Sanchez isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tupolski's head.
Sanchez landing some decent shots from guard.
Tupolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Tupolski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Tupolski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tupolski is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupolski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Altemio Sanchez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tupolski staying out of range there.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tupolski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupolski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altemio Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tupolski is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupolski to regain full guard.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Altemio Sanchez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski misses with the combination.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski wants to clinch.
Tupolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupolski has wrist control.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tupolski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupolski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sanchez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tupolski lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupolski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez wants the takedown. Tupolski is fighting it off but Sanchez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tupolski's guard against the cage.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Tupolski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tupolski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tupolski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tupolski preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altemio Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tupolski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tupolski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Tupolski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Altemio Sanchez.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Tupolski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Tupolski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tupolski has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski connects with a knee to the head.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
Tupolski trying to land knees to the body.
Tupolski tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tupolski.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altemio Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Tupolski stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
It looks like Altemio Sanchez has been cut.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Tupolski back against the cage.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez jumps guard but Tupolski stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tupolski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Tupolski holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tupolski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Tupolski didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Altemio Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altemio Sanchez!
Altemio Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
144 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer dives in and grabs Medeiros's left leg, looking for a takedown. Medeiros pushes down on Meyer's head and hops out.
Medeiros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Medeiros stuffs the takedown attempt from Meyer. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Medeiros's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Medeiros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Jose Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Meyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Medeiros counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meyer is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer looking for a takedown.
Medeiros lands with a short shot to the head.
Meyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Medeiros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meyer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Meyer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Medeiros trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Medeiros looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Team Hopkins inform me that Meyer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Meyer postures up and lands a big shot to Medeiros's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meyer passes Medeiros's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Medeiros wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer trying to control the pace.
Meyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Medeiros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is working hard here to advance position.
Medeiros trying to hold on to Meyer's head to control him but Meyer postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep. Meyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros has hold of Meyer's hands but Meyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medeiros makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Medeiros.
Meyer trying to control but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Medeiros keeps moving.
Meyer distracts Medeiros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meyer postures up and lands a big shot to Medeiros's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meyer lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Meyer dominated that round.
That's time! Medeiros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Medeiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meyer tries to sprawl but Medeiros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Medeiros is thwarting Meyer's attempts to control the position.
Medeiros lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros is looking to advance position but Meyer won't allow it.
Meyer is trying to control but can't.
Medeiros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Meyer!
Medeiros with the ground and pound from mount.
Medeiros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meyer's face.
Meyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Meyer is still trying to improve position.
Medeiros looking to control but Meyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to get to half guard.
Medeiros controlling his opponent.
Meyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros trying to control but Meyer is having none of it.
Meyer gets back to half guard.
Medeiros moves into full mount! Meyer won't be happy about that!
Meyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meyer wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros wants to pass to mount but Meyer is defending the position.
Medeiros is trying to control the action in half guard but Meyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medeiros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medeiros's back!
Medeiros is really stuck here.
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!
Meyer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Paul Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer looking to break Medeiros's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Medeiros remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Meyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Meyer keeps control of the position as Medeiros tries to break free.
Meyer doesn't have the hooks in and Medeiros manages to turn into his guard.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros passes Meyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyer defending well though.
Meyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyer tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Medeiros with the ground and pound but Meyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Meyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Medeiros manages to get himself to full guard.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Medeiros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Meyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meyer throws an elbow that misses. Medeiros uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meyer's guard. Nice move by Medeiros!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meyer is pulling down on Medeiros's head. It's preventing any offense from Medeiros, at least for the moment.
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 Jose Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Medeiros. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
Medeiros connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meyer. Meyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Medeiros misses with a wild combination.
Medeiros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meyer.
Meyer shoots in but Medeiros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jose Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Medeiros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Medeiros misses with a double jab.
Meyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Medeiros tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Medeiros manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meyer has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Medeiros circles away easily
and Medeiros counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meyer shoots in but Medeiros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meyer drives through with a takedown into Medeiros's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meyer won't allow Medeiros to sweep him here.
Meyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Meyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Medeiros dives on top into guard.
Meyer is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Medeiros trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Medeiros passes into half guard.
Meyer manages to get to full guard.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meyer is keeping the position for now.
Medeiros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Medeiros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Medeiros forces his way into half guard.
Meyer trying to hold on to Medeiros's head to control him but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer is trying to escape the mount.
Medeiros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meyer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Medeiros to the ground. Meyer is now in Medeiros's guard.
Meyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Medeiros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to keep Meyer in close.
Meyer pushes down on Medeiros's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meyer is looking for a kimura here.
Meyer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Meyer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Meyer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Meyer 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.
Medeiros is trying to get back to half guard.
Medeiros struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Meyer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Medeiros keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer working away.
Meyer landing strikes.
Meyer cracks Medeiros with a big elbow.
Meyer tries for a kimura but Medeiros is defending well.
Medeiros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer trying to control the position but Medeiros is working away.
Meyer working the body and head with strikes.
Medeiros is trying to control Meyer's posture but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Medeiros has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Meyer dominated that fourth 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!
Meyer shoots and misses
and Medeiros counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros misses with a series of wild punches.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Medeiros but Medeiros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meyer misses with a takedown
enabling Medeiros to counter with a crisp jab.
Jose Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Medeiros wants to pass to mount but Meyer is defending the position.
Meyer wants to improve his position but Medeiros is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Meyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medeiros is taking a breather. Meyer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Meyer is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Meyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meyer is concentrating on defense, preventing Medeiros from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Medeiros wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Medeiros gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meyer postures up in Medeiros's guard and throws a big left but Medeiros blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Medeiros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meyer defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Medeiros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meyer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Meyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Medeiros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meyer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyer trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meyer keeps working.
Meyer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy.
Medeiros is working for a submission of some sort.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Meyer keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer is controlling Medeiros's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Meyer trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Medeiros.
I think Medeiros 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Jose Medeiros retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borthol Grynworst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Ascanio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ascanio has chosen Otis Taylor / Ten Million Slaves as his entrance music. Dante Ascanio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borthol Grynworst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Ascanio!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grynworst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ascanio.
Ascanio tries to move into range but Grynworst moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ascanio gets a clinch.
Ascanio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascanio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grynworst struggles to land a body shot inside as Ascanio controls his hands.
Ascanio prevents a body shot from Grynworst.
Grynworst misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ascanio.
Grynworst being controlled against the cage.
Grynworst tries to work over Ascanio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ascanio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grynworst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grynworst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grynworst misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascanio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grynworst.
Ascanio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grynworst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grynworst tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ascanio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grynworst tries to score a body lock takedown but Ascanio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ascanio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ascanio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grynworst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grynworst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grynworst tries a body shot but Ascanio blocks it.
Grynworst pushes Ascanio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ascanio stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grynworst.
Grynworst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grynworst misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ascanio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borthol Grynworst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ascanio.
Ascanio gets through Grynworst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ascanio lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ascanio.
Grynworst tries to work over Ascanio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ascanio stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Grynworst.
Nice body punch from Grynworst.
Ascanio lands a left hand.
Ascanio gets through Grynworst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grynworst can't break the clinch.
Grynworst misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascanio blocks a body shot from Grynworst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ascanio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ascanio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ascanio.
Ascanio lands with a left to the head.
Ascanio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grynworst misses with a punch to the body.
Grynworst lands a shoulder strike.
Grynworst scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ascanio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grynworst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ascanio's elbow.
Grynworst is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ascanio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grynworst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ascanio after a bit of a struggle.
Ascanio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Borthol Grynworst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grynworst fails with the takedown.
Ascanio avoids the body shot from Grynworst.
Dante Ascanio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grynworst throws a body punch but Ascanio moves out of range.
Grynworst punishes Ascanio's body with a nice straight punch.
Ascanio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grynworst.
Grynworst throws an overhand right that lands on Ascanio's shoulder, as Ascanio tries to avoid the shot.
Grynworst misses with a hook to the body
and Ascanio counters with a nice uppercut.
Grynworst misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grynworst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ascanio.
Ascanio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grynworst misses with a wild body shot.
Grynworst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body 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 Borthol Grynworst will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grynworst fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grynworst stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ascanio scores with a hook to the body. Grynworst takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grynworst is looking to wear down Ascanio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grynworst lands a jab to Ascanio's midsection.
Grynworst looks to score with a jab to the body but Ascanio is just out of range.
Ascanio throws a solid leg kick but Grynworst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ascanio.
Grynworst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ascanio tries to avoid it but Grynworst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ascanio to the ground. Ascanio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grynworst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ascanio thumps Grynworst with a low kick.
Ascanio closes the distance and clinches.
Grynworst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ascanio.
Grynworst is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ascanio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ascanio works on Grynworst's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grynworst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grynworst tries a body shot but Ascanio blocks it.
Ascanio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grynworsts head.
Grynworst tries for a takedown but Ascanio manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borthol Grynworst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grynworst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grynworst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ascanio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grynworst backwards.
Grynworst is trying to break the clinch but Ascanio is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Ascanio.
Grynworst jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ascanio walks away with a smile on his face. Grynworst gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grynworst swings widly with a right hand
and Ascanio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grynworst thinking.
A leg kick checked by Grynworst.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grynworst lands an overhand right.
Ascanio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grynworst.
Ascanio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grynworst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ascanio pounces like a tiger and cracks Grynworst with a vicious hook! Grynworst is down but not out! Ascanio follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dante Ascanio!
An out of breath Dante Ascanio 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 Aapo Ik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ola John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aapo Ik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ola John!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but John avoids it really well and circles away.
Ik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. John defends it nicely.
Ik moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a push kick but Ik slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from John.
John misses with the combination.
Ola John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Ik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. John avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Ik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ik tries to stall but John uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
John has Ik pressed against the cage, preventing Ik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Aapo Ik has been cut.
Ik blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
Ik is trying to force a seperation but John has the dominant position.
John has Ik pressed against the cage, preventing Ik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ik tries to break free but John pushes him back against the cage.
John with a knee to the head.
Ik has John pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. John manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. John is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ik tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by John.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by John.
John throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
John avoids the body shot from Ik.
John tries to clinch there but Ik circles away.
Ik throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Ik off balance momentarily.
John has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ik is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John connects with a leg kick. Ik looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
John throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
John connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ik throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ik is out of range.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John misses with a leg kick.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ik checks the leg kick nicely there.
John forces Ik back against the cage and clinches.
Ik breaks from the clinch.
John wants to slow Ik down by chopping away at his legs.
Ik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ik checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aapo Ik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ik misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ik.
John connects with a looping right hand.
John throws a head kick but Ik moves out of range.
Ik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ola John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John tries to clinch but Ik moves out of range.
Ik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from John.
John tries to clinch
and Ik counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.
Ik lands an elbow.
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!
John is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ik tries to score with some ground and pound. John controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
John is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ik is trying to get an arm triangle but John is defending well.
John is not content to let Ik control the position.
John takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
John manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John wants to improve his position but Ik is controlling well.
Ik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John looking for submissions off his back.
Ik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ik is looking for a kimura here.
John is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ik's back!
John landing with strikes.
John is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ik knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ik for a finish.
Ik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ik won't allow John to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik is looking to improve his position.
John throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ik manages to get to full guard.
John forces his way into half guard.
John prevents Ik from improving his position.
Ik is refusing to be controlled, as John sits in half guard.
Ik is pressing down on John's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Ik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Ik's legs - danger averted.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Ik is retaining full guard.
John postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ik looking for submissions from the bottom but instead John passes into side control.
John creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ik sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
John tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ik struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Ik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aapo Ik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
John forces Ik back against the cage and clinches.
Ik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
John dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. John is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
John connects with a knee to the head.
John misses with a knee to the head.
Ik lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
John is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ik is defending well for now.
Ik taking a breather.
Ik is looking for a takedown.
John trying to control the position but instead, Ik has worked for underhooks and has pushed John into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ik breaks from the clinch.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ik to score with a decent uppercut.
John lands a nice looking body kick.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ik tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ik is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aapo Ik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ik.
John lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ik looking to slow down the pace here.
John stalling the fight.
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!
John using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ik goes for a takedown in the clinch but John prevents it.
Ik wants to stall.
Ik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
John keeps control of Ik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from John on the inside.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John has Ik pressed against the cage, preventing Ik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ik tries for a takedown but John manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ik is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
Ik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. John avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John with a knee to the head.
John slowing the pace effectively.
Ik is trying to maintain a safe position but John gets an underhook and turns Ik into the cage.
Ik letting John take a breather here.
John is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
John using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
John crunches a lovely knee into Ik's ribcage.
John working Ik over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John controlling the action here for a moment.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ik wants to break free but John has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
John gets underhooks to prevent Ik's takedown attempt.
Ik tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Ik back against the cage.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ik backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ik's efforts to push away.
John keeps control of Ik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ik is rocked!
John lands an elbow just above Ik 's eye.
Oh Ik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aapo Ik's cut is getting worse.
Ik has John pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. John manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ik looking to slow down the pace here.
Ik can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola John really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aapo Ik's cut.
That's time! Ik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ik misses with a straight left.
Crunch! John slams his shin into Ik's torso.
John is looking to clinch.
John closes the distance and pushes Ik back into the cage.
Ik seems to have got his legs back now.
Ik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but John pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ik looking for a takedown.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ik blocks it with crossed arms.
John stalling against the cage.
Ik tries to break the clinch but John is controlling the position.
John has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ik - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from John, and another! Ik is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ola John!
Ola John is the new welterweight champion!
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