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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Rollack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rollack comes to the ring accompanied by Will T. Bear - For a Few Dollars More . Huber has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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232 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Rollack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber looking to score a takedown here. Rollack is defending well but Huber drives through and ends up in Rollack's guard.
Huber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Rollack is looking to stand up but Huber isn't so interested in that idea.
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Rollack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollack manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Rollack's guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Rollack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollack manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Rollack's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rollack moves into the clinch.
Rollack decides to pull guard.
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rollack wants to stand and escape but Huber is having none of it.
Huber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rollack controlling Huber's posture. Rollack is trying to keep Huber in close.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Rollack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollack manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Rollack's guard.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Huber dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Rollack slaps away a takedown attempt from Huber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rollack forces Huber back against the ropes and clinches. Huber is trying to drag Rollack to the mat but Rollack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Ed Rollack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Rollack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rollack jabs Huber to the body, keeping him at a distance. Huber has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rollack is landing a low percentage of strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollack decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rollack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huber defends it well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rollack connects with a nice short shot to Huber's temple.
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rollack working the head and body with strikes. Rollack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rollack slips a nice elbow through Huber's hands, connecting with Huber's forehead.
 Huber is rocked!
Rollack seems to be working for a kimura but Huber defends the submission attempt. Huber is still in real trouble! Can Rollack finish him?
Rollack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rollack in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Huber tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rollack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Rollack! Our winner, Ed Rollack, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lajos Toldiett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toldiett comes into the arena with Eminem - Loose yourself blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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236 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lajos Toldiett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Toldiett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gangmanstyle sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gangmanstyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gangmanstyle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gangmanstyle doesn't succeed with the takedown and Toldiett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toldiett has escaped the position, nice work there. Toldiett wants to control but Gangmanstyle postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangmanstyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toldiett has escaped the position, nice work there. Gangmanstyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toldiett keeps working.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle decides to stand back up. Gangmanstyle steps back and let's Toldiett get back to his feet. Gangmanstyle slips a jab from Toldiett. Gangmanstyle wants to counter the offense by Toldiett and move into the clinch position. Gangmanstyle slips a straight right by Toldiett. Toldiett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gangmanstyle swivels and escapes. We've been informed that Gangmanstyle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Toldiett is breathing heavily.
Gangmanstyle moves into range and clinches up with Toldiett. Gangmanstyle is trying to drag Toldiett to the mat but Toldiett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there. Toldiett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toldiett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gangmanstyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Toldiett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gangmanstyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toldiett avoids it really well and circles away. Lajos Toldiett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obban Gangmanstyle.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Toldiett. A slow jab from Toldiett misses its intended target. Toldiett lands a slapping body shot.
Toldiett misses with a straight right. Gangmanstyle throws a body punch but Toldiett moves out of range. Gangmanstyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toldiett under the eye.
 It looks like Lajos Toldiett has been cut. A right-left combo lands from Toldiett.
 It looks like Obban Gangmanstyle has been cut. 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! Toldiett looks to land a left hand but Gangmanstyle moved out of range nicely. Toldiett moves into range and connects with a jab.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gangmanstyle leaves Toldiett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Gangmanstyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toldiett is fending him off so far but Gangmanstyle persists. Nope, Toldiett circles away and we're back to standing. A nice leg kick lands there from Gangmanstyle. Gangmanstyle ducks under a wild hook from Toldiett. And Gangmanstyle tries to counter it with a takedown but Toldiett pushes his down on his head and steps out. Gangmanstyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toldiett is fending him off so far but Gangmanstyle persists. Nope, Toldiett circles away and we're back to standing. Gangmanstyle moves out of range of the strikes. Gangmanstyle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toldiett defends it well. Toldiett lands a jab-cross combination. Toldiett throws a jab when Gangmanstyle was well out of range. Gangmanstyle feints the counter takedown. Toldiett looks to throw the jab but Gangmanstyle is out of range. Gangmanstyle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Toldiett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice sprawl there from Toldiett as Gangmanstyle shoots in. Toldiett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Toldiett misses with a right hand
and Gangmanstyle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toldiett! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Toldiett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Toldiett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gangmanstyle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gangmanstyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gangmanstyle has hold of Toldiett's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Toldiett tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gangmanstyle cranks the arm and Toldiett screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Toldiett, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Obban Gangmanstyle! Obban Gangmanstyle got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ZARILA KANDZE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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193 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaino Heikkinen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Kruiz! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heikkinen moves into the clinch.
Kruiz pulls guard. Kruiz wants to sweep here but Heikkinen controlling him for the moment. Kruiz trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Kruiz wants to sweep here but Heikkinen controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Heikkinen defends well.
Kruiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Heikkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz. Kruiz is pulling down on Heikkinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Heikkinen, at least for the moment. Kruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kruiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heikkinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Heikkinen wants to stand but Kruiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heikkinen won't allow Kruiz to sweep him here. Kruiz pulls Heikkinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Heikkinen from doing any damage or advancing position. Kruiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
 Heikkinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heikkinen tries to get out of the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kruiz thows a huge punch but Heikkinen dodges it nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
Kruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heikkinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Heikkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
Kruiz is working for a kimura but Heikkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Heikkinen is looking to improve his position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kruiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Heikkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruiz is working away from the top position though.
Kruiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Heikkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kruiz prevents Heikkinen from improving his position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Kruiz dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heikkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruiz. That did some damage!
Heikkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kruiz looking for a takedown. Kruiz managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Kruiz jumps guard and drags Heikkinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Kruiz working a defensive guard here.
Kruiz controlling Heikkinen's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kruiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Heikkinen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Heikkinen has escaped and now he's on top!
Kruiz trying to control the position.
Kruiz trying to control the position here.
Kruiz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heikkinen is aware though and is defending well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kruiz seems keen to control Heikkinen's posture. Heikkinen preventing the sweep. Heikkinen tries to stand but Kruiz is controlling from the bottom. Kruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heikkinen is one step ahead there. Kruiz is trying to keep Heikkinen in close.
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far. Kruiz keeping moving, preventing Heikkinen from controlling successfully.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz looking for a triangle here. Heikkinen is fighting it but it looks tight! Kruiz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Heikkinen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Kruiz! Tom Kruiz is the new middleweight champion! Tom Kruiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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