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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magne NehmEnglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vacos Vaqueras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NehmEnglund comes to the cage accompanied by Y´all want a single - Korn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magne NehmEnglund! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vacos Vaqueras! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! NehmEnglund gets the takedown into side control. Vaqueras is letting NehmEnglund control him for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vaqueras tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but NehmEnglund presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! NehmEnglund working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Vaqueras looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by NehmEnglund! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magne NehmEnglund!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veni Sada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by New York. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Griffin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veni Sada! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Veni Sada has been cut. Sada shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sada dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Sada's head and hops out. Griffin darts in and clinches Sada up against the cage. Sada lands a damaging elbow. Sada gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Sada prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet. Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Sada postures up.
Griffin is pulling down on Sada's head to control his posture. Sada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sada passes easily into side control. Nice work. Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sada on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin pushes Sada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Sada lands a few punches from side control. Sada working the ground and pound. Sada stands up. Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Griffin throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sada looks gassed! Sada wants to sweep but no luck. Griffin cracks Sada with a solid left hand. Griffin lands a couple of digs. Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sada is retaining full guard. Sada working a defensive guard here.
Sada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Griffin postures up in Sada's guard and throws a big left but Sada blocks it. Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sada's head. Sada trying to control the position here. Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body. Griffin works over Sada with some ground and pound from guard. Griffin throws a big right hand that misses. Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Griffin throws a right hand that Sada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sada also avoids with ease. Alonzo Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sada misses with a takedown and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control. Alonzo Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veni Sada. Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow. Griffin is working Sada over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sada is rocked! Griffin working the ground and pound. Sada is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him? A big shot lands for Griffin! That's hurt Sada! Will he recover? Griffin fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Griffin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasco Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Burton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Burton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasco Sousa! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sousa's guard. Burton wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving. Sousa tries to land a sweep but no joy. Burton works a leg free and moves into half guard. Still in half guard, Burton seems content to control. Burton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sousa for as long as he can get away with. Sousa trying to hold on to Burton's head to control him but Burton postures up.
Sousa is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard. Sousa wants to get back to his feet. Sousa wants to get back to full guard. 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. Burton connects with a nice short shot to Sousa's temple. Burton prevents Sousa from standing back up.
Sousa tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sousa regains full guard. Nicely done. Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Burton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Burton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sousa keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully. Burton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sousa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burton, into his guard. Burton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sousa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Sousa trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
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. Burton is looking to improve his position.
Burton is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sousa trying to pass the guard but Burton defending well. Burton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Burton wants to sweep but no luck. Burton is looking for a triangle here but Sousa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Burton is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sousa decides to stand back up. Sousa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sousa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton is looking to clinch. Burton throws a right and a left that both miss. Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard. Sousa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Burton keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. Burton controls Sousa momentarily but Sousa frees himself. Burton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sousa passes into side control.
Sousa stands up and we're back to a striking position. Burton misses with a looping right. Sousa slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sousa misses with a double jab.
Sousa fails with the takedown and Burton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burton. Sousa trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. 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 Shawn Burton will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Sousa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burton's guard. Burton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sousa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burton. Burton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Sousa is trying to stand up here but Burton is controlling him well. Sousa is refusing to be controlled, as Burton sits in half guard. Sousa is looking to escape. Sousa manages to get to full guard.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sousa is keeping the position for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Sousa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Sousa wants to stand up but Burton is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sousa tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Burton counters by moving into the clinch. Burton misses with a short punch on the inside. Burton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sousa can't fight it off and eventually Burton manages to take the fight to the floor. Sousa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Sousa wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment. Sousa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burton wants to sweep here but Sousa controlling him for the moment. Sousa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Burton keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. Sousa is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control. Sousa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sousa wants to stand but Burton is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burton regains half guard. Vasco Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far. Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sousa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sousa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. 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. Sousa connects with a nice short shot to Burton's temple. Burton gets full guard. Burton looking to control.
Sousa throws and elbow that misses. Burton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sousa's guard. Nice move by Burton!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sousa wants to sweep but no luck. Burton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sousa's head. Burton slips nicely into half guard. Sousa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sousa. Sousa keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully. Burton passes into half guard. Burton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sousa looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasco Sousa will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Burton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sousa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Burton tries to clinch and Sousa counters with a big head kick but Burton shrugs it off. Excellent takedown into side control there by Sousa. Burton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sousa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Sousa has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Burton works to full guard. Burton working a defensive guard here.
Sousa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Burton looks to land a left hand but Sousa moved out of range nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Burton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sousa landing small, sideways elbows. Sousa pushes Burton off but Burton dives into side control.
Burton trying to control the position but Sousa is working away. Burton scores with a couple of short elbows. Sousa is trying to buck Burton off. Burton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sousa some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sousa is looking to reverse the position. The referee asks Burton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burton prefers to stall for the moment though. Burton working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Burton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Burton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sousa to see if he's OK. Sousa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Sousa is trying to stand.
Burton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Burton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Burton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Sousa won't allow Burton to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burton lands with a punch from half guard. Burton slips a nice elbow through Sousa's hands, connecting with Sousa's forehead. Burton is thwarting Sousa's attempts to control the position. Burton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Sousa works his way to full guard. Good work. Sousa trying to control the position.
Sousa being controlled here, momentarily. Burton trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Burton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sousa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burton. Sousa is trying to control the position but Burton postures up. Sousa wants to get back to his feet but Burton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Burton looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Burton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sousa's guard. Burton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Shawn Burton. I think Burton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shawn Burton!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spazzy Magee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Raid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Raid will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spazzy Magee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ali Raid! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raid stuffs the takedown attempt from Magee. Magee gets slowly back to his feet. Magee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Raid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magee. Magee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raid's waist but Raid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magee off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spazzy Magee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Magee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raid tries to avoid it but Magee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raid to the ground. Raid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Raid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magee shoots in for a takedown but Raid shows good takedown defense. Magee slips under a jab from Raid. Magee moves away from the strike by Raid.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magee ducks under a wild hook from Raid. Magee on the wrong end of a nice jab. Raid misses with an uppercut. Raid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magee sees it coming and avoids it easily. Magee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Raid wants to sweep here but Magee controlling him for the moment. Raid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Magee trying to control the position from guard on top but Raid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Magee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Magee prevents Raid from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magee stopping the sweep attempt from Raid. Magee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Magee controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Raid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magee is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Magee fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Raid as Magee shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magee is looking to clinch but Raid is avoiding it.
Magee has Raid up against the cage in a clinch.
Magee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Magee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Magee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magee breaks from the clinch.
Raid jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raid misses with a straight left. Raid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magee ducks under a wild hook from Raid. Raid might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Raid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Raid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Magee 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. Magee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Raid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Magee stopping the sweep attempt from Raid. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Magee with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spazzy Magee dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Raid stuffs the takedown. Magee tries to clinch but Raid moves out of range. Raid misses with an uppercut. Magee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Raid just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magee fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spazzy Magee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Magee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raid throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raid as he jumps to the side. Magee is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Raid is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Magee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Raid tries to reverse the position but Magee maintains control. Raid tries to lock up and control but Magee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Raid tries to reverse the position but Magee maintains control. Magee lands a big shot there that rocks Raid but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raid is desperately trying to improve his position but Magee has a good base and remains in mount. Magee throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Raid because Magee loaded up on that one. Magee with the ground and pound from mount. Magee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Raid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magee looking to control but Raid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Magee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Raid has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Magee breaks from Raid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magee prevents Raid from getting the reversal. Magee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Raid looks a forlorn figure.
Magee working for a submission but Raid is keeping him at bay. Magee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Raid is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Raid and Magee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Magee is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Raid is trying to escape and Magee transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Raid is forced to tap! Nice work there by Magee! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spazzy Magee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Math R (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tolkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Math R! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tolkki! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tolkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by R!
It looks like Teppo Tolkki has been cut. R dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tolkki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolkki connects with a solid leg kick. R is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tolkki lands a big head kick that sends R tumbling to the mat! Tolkki takes a step backwards and waves R back to his feet - he wants the finish!
R is rocked!
It looks like Math R has been cut. R throws a nice looking combination but Tolkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Oh R is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolkki.
Tolkki cracks the inside of R's front leg. R seems to have got his legs back now. Tolkki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolkki throws a monster overhand right that drops R! Tolkki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Tolkki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Nakutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne-. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Davis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martti Nakutin! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick. Nice uppercut lands for Nakutin. That snapped Davis's head back.
It looks like Brandon Davis has been cut. Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davis misses with the combination.
Nakutin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Nakutin backpedaling.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Davis does no damage. Davis ducks under a wild hook from Nakutin. Davis throws a right hand that Nakutin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakutin also avoids with ease. Good shot there by Nakutin. Brandon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss. Nakutin fails with a takedown attempt. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Davis misses. Davis blocks a jab. Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Davis does no damage. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakutin circles away quickly and effectively. Davis throws a nice looking combination but Nakutin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nakutin dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin moves out of range. Nakutin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis. Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis throws a right hand that Nakutin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakutin also avoids with ease. Davis looks to land a combination but Nakutin avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nakutin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis tries to bum rush Nakutin with a series of wild strikes but Nakutin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Davis throws a right hand that Nakutin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakutin also avoids with ease. Nakutin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis tries to bum rush Nakutin with a series of wild strikes but Nakutin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nakutin slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Nakutin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakutin circles away quickly and effectively. Nakutin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Davis misses with the combination.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakutin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away. Brandon Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martti Nakutin. A punch combination from Davis misses. Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin moves out of range. Nakutin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side. Nakutin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Davis scores with a one two! Nakutin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nakutin looks gassed! Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Davis misses. Davis misses with the combination.
Davis looks to land a combination but Nakutin avoids it well. Nakutin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A combination from Davis does no damage. A swing and a miss from Nakutin. Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakutin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Davis throws a right hand that Nakutin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakutin also avoids with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brandon Davis's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin moves out of range. Brandon Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nakutin tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot. A solid body kick from Nakutin. Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakutin wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance. Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakutin dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A lazy left from Nakutin finds it's target. Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakutin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakutin. Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Nakutin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Davis throws a right and a left that both miss. Nakutin moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off. A combination from Nakutin does no damage. Davis moves away from the strike by Nakutin. Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nakutin is breathing heavily. Nakutin misses with a body shot.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakutin counters with a nice body kick. Nakutin throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin avoids them all with ease. Nakutin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martti Nakutin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Davis misses with a double jab
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with a double jab
and Nakutin counters with a right hand to the body. Davis throws a combination that misses and Nakutin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Brandon Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis throws a right and a left that Nakutin avoids nicely. Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakutin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakutin circles away quickly and effectively. Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakutin dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Nakutin misses. Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakutin circles away quickly and effectively. Davis throws a right and a left that Nakutin avoids nicely. Nakutin misses with a double jab
and Davis counters with a two punch combo. Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin avoids them all with ease. Nakutin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Davis misses with a double jab
and Nakutin moves into the clinch. Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakutin prevents it.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakutin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with a double jab
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Davis misses with a combination
and Nakutin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakutin. Davis wants to stand but Nakutin is controlling the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis pulls Nakutin in close to prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Nakutin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Brandon Davis's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakutin counters with a solid body kick. Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Nakutin misses with a combination
and Davis counters with a two punch combo. Nakutin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin avoids them all with ease. Davis defending well as Nakutin loads up on a big left hand. Nakutin throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it. Davis misses with a combination
and Nakutin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nakutin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Davis throws a right hand that Nakutin ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakutin also avoids with ease. Davis misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Nakutin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis throws a series of punches but Nakutin avoids them all with ease. Nakutin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nakutin to counter with a crisp jab. Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nakutin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davis really felt that one! Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakutin circles away quickly and effectively. Davis misses with the combination.
Nakutin slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
A jab from Nakutin finds it's way through Davis's defenses. Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakutin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis looks to land a combination but Nakutin avoids it well. Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakutin counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nakutin to counter with a crisp jab. Davis throws a combination that misses and Nakutin counters with a nice leg kick. Nakutin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakutin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakutin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakutin counters with a leg kick. No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakutin counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis pushes Nakutin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nakutin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Davis regains half guard. Davis gets full guard. Davis wants to stand but Nakutin is controlling the position. Davis has Nakutin pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Davis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakutin is controlling him. Nakutin wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. Davis pushes Nakutin off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Martti Nakutin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nakutin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Nakutin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legen Dary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Travos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Korn - Blind. Legen Dary could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Travos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Legen Dary! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Travos! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Travos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dary swivels and escapes. A combination from Dary does no damage. Travos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dary sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Travos somewhat. Dary wants to clinch up but Travos keeps it at a distance. Dary throws a right hand that Travos ducks under and follows up with a left that Travos also avoids with ease. Travos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dary defends it nicely. Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos. Travos darts in and clinches Dary up against the cage. Travos can't get the takedown.
Dary looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Travos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dary gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Travos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dary gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Travos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dary prevents it.
Dary lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Travos looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Travos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Travos blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Travos. Dary clinches up with Travos and pushes him back against the cage. Dary gets underhooks to prevent Travos's takedown attempt.
Dary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travos has him pressed against the cage. Travos goes for a takedown attempt but Dary pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Travos looks gassed! Travos shoots in looking for a takedown. Dary tries to sprawl out of it but Travos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dary manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dary rushes Travos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Dary presses Travos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Travos has Dary pressed against the cage, preventing Dary from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Travos prevents Dary from breaking the clinch. Travos can't get the takedown.
Dary wants to get back to striking at distance but Travos won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Travos looking for a takedown. Travos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dary prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dary lands with a light punch inside. Travos wants a takedown.
Travos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Travos throwing shots but Dary is blocking nicely. Travos prevents Dary from standing back up.
Travos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dary trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Travos trying to control from half guard but Dary is working away. Dary tries to kick Travos off but Travos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Travos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dary's head. Travos tries to pass to full mount but Dary defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Dary's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dary duly obliges. Travos shoots in but Dary avoids the takedown attempt easily. A punch combination from Dary misses. Travos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dary. Travos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dary as he avoids it easily. Travos shoots in for a takedown but Dary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Travos shoots in looking for a takedown. Dary tries to sprawl out of it but Travos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dary manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dary darts in trying to clinch and Travos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Dary tries to break the clinch but Travos is controlling the position. Travos tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Travos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dary tries to break free but Travos pushes him back against the cage. Travos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dary's efforts to push away. A nice left hand lands by Dary.
Dary breaks the clinch.
Travos tries to clinch but Dary moves out of range. Dary closes the distance and lands a one-two. Dary tries to clinch up but Travos circles away and keeps his distance. The fight moves into the clinch position. Dary is looking to break free of the clinch but Travos has double underhooks. Travos goes for a takedown attempt but Dary pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dary misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legen Dary dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Travos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dary throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dary stuffs the takedown attempt from Travos. Travos gets slowly back to his feet. Dary fails in his attempt to clinch. Travos shoots in looking for a takedown. Dary tries to sprawl out of it but Travos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dary manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Legen Dary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Travos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dary misses with a double jab.
Dary lands a two punch combo.
Dary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Travos paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dary tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Travos counters with a shoot takedown. Dary fights it but they end up in guard. Travos wants to control from the top but Dary keeps moving. Travos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Travos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dary has control of Travos's left arm, preventing Travos from doing any damage. Travos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Travos throwing strikes but missing. Travos won't allow Dary to get back to his feet. Travos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dary wants to stand up but Travos is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dary listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dary scores with a jab to the body. Dary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travos. Dary stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dary wants it to stay on the feet. Dary forces Travos back against the cage and clinches. Dary tries to work over Travos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Travos looking for a takedown. Travos has Dary pressed against the cage, preventing Dary from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Travos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Dary prevents the takedown attempt.
Dary working hard to break the clinch. Dary gets underhooks to prevent Travos's takedown attempt.
Dary can't break the clinch.
Travos is trying to drag Dary to the mat but Dary just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dary is trying to break the clinch but Travos has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dary has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Travos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Travos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dary pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dary is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice sprawl there from Dary as Travos shoots in. Dary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Travos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Travos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dary defends it nicely. A combination from Dary does no damage. Dary wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Dary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Dary moves into the clinch successfully.
Travos tries for a takedown but Dary manages to get underhooks.
Dary breaks from the clinch.
Travos dives in and grabs Dary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dary pushes down on Travos's head and hops out. Dary rushes Travos and presses him up against the cage. Dary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dary looks for a takedown but Travos sprawls well. Nice takedown defense from Dary. No joy for Travos on that attempt. Dary throws a series of punches but Travos avoids them all with ease. Dary darts in and clinches Travos up against the cage. Travos can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dary. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legen Dary dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dary throws a right hand that Travos ducks under and follows up with a left that Travos also avoids with ease. Nice takedown defense from Dary. No joy for Travos on that attempt. Travos has closed the distance and engaged Dary in a clinch.
Dary is working for takedown but Travos is calmly controlling the position for now. Dary stops a takedown attempt from Travos.
Travos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dary pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos. Dary scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dary gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dary prevents the takedown attempt.
Dary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Travos swats away the attempt to clinch by Dary. Travos slips a jab and a cross from Dary.
Dary stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dary wants it to stay on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dary throws a combination. Travos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dary throws the kick towards the body but Travos avoids it. Dary tries to land a front kick but Travos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dary misses with a series of wild punches.
Dary misses with a head kick.
Dary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legen Dary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dary swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travos moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dary doesn't manage to clinch there - Travos circles away.
Travos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dary's waist but Dary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travos off to one side. Dary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dary prevents the takedown attempt.
Travos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dary prevents it.
Dary tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Travos just stands there and leans against the cage. Travos tries to score a body lock takedown but Dary shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dary throws a right and a left that Travos avoids nicely. Travos shoots in for a takedown but Dary shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dary clinches up against the cage. Dary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travos has him pressed against the cage. Dary gets underhooks to prevent Travos's takedown attempt.
Dary tries to break the clinch but Travos is controlling the position. Travos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dary avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Travos can't get the takedown.
Dary is trying to force a seperation but Travos has the dominant position. Dary wants to break free but Travos has control.
Travos wants a takedown but no success here.
Dary misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dary successfully pulls guard.
Travos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dary looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Travos trying to control but Dary is working from the bottom. Travos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Travos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dary's guard. Ground and pound from Travos. Travos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Travos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dary is just riding it out for now. Travos eventually gives up the hold. Travos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Legen Dary clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dary misses with a double jab.
Travos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dary.
No luck for Travos with that takedown attempt. Travos shoots in but Dary avoids the takedown attempt easily. A leg kick checked by Travos. Dary shoots in but no luck this time. Travos fails in his attempt to clinch. Dary fails in his attempt to clinch. Dary rushes Travos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Travos is trying to drag Dary to the mat but Dary just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos. Dary leaning against his opponent.
Travos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Travos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dary's efforts to push away. Travos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dary manages to break the clinch.
Dary throws a right hand that Travos ducks under and follows up with a left that Travos also avoids with ease. Travos wants to clinch up but Dary keeps it at a distance. Dary darts in trying to clinch and Travos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dary won't be happy with that. Travos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Travos are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The strikes coming from Travos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Travos scores with a couple of short elbows. Travos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Travos working the ground and pound from side control. Dary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travos on the ground. Travos 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.
Dary is looking for a sweep. Travos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Dary is not content to let Travos control the 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. Travos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dary is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dary is not content to let Travos control the position. Travos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dary is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dary throws a right and a left that Travos avoids nicely. Dary wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dary tries to clinch but fails miserably and Travos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dary! Travos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Travos looking to ground and pound but Dary is blocking nicely. Travos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Travos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dary looks a forlorn figure.
Travos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dary because Travos loaded up on that one. Dary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dary tries to get out of the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dary in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Dary is in a horrible position here. Travos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Travos dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Travos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dary stuffs the takedown attempt from Travos. Travos gets slowly back to his feet. Dary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dary is looking to clinch. Travos dodges the punch combination from Dary.
Dary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Travos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Travos. Dary is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Travos circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dary throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Travos misses with a takedown attempt - Dary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Horrible takedown by Travos or perhaps it was just good defense by Dary which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Travos wants to clinch. Dary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Travos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dary is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Travos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dary pinned against the cage. Dary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Travos fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Travos slips a jab and a cross from Dary.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Travos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Travos showed some decent athleticism there. Dary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Travos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Travos not landing any meaningful shots this time. Travos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Travos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dary tries to kick Travos off but Travos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Legen Dary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Travos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Travos thows a huge punch but Dary dodges it nicely.
Dary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dary is staying active underneath Travos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Travos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Travos wants to work for an arm triangle but Dary is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Travos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Travos drops an elbow to the side of Dary's head. Travos trying to control the pace. Travos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dary defending well though. Travos thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dary to regain full guard. Dary avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Travos with a nice head shot there. Travos pushing down on Dary's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! Boris Travos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dary 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 48:47 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Legen Dary! Legen Dary is the new heavyweight champion!
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