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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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, Matheus Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Price!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Price uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price swinging wildly here.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodrigues swivels and escapes.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Price moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Price misses with a body shot
and Rodrigues counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Price tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodrigues counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Price shoots in.
Rodrigues throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price fails with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Price.
Price has his takedown stuffed
and Rodrigues counters with a left and a right that stings Price.
Price looks gassed!
Rodrigues misses with a combination
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodrigues as he jumps to the side.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Price. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Price is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rodrigues is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matheus Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Price moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matheus Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price tries to clinch up
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combo that has Price backing up. Price nods at Rodrigues to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues scores with a one two! Price had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Price tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Price. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Price scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Price tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Price somewhat.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Rodrigues as Price shoots in.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Price cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Price, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Rodrigues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Price fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodrigues looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodrigues throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Price counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodrigues wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Rodrigues gets full guard.
Price prevents Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Price.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Price shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigues defends it nicely.
Rodrigues has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
That's two 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.
Price displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Matheus Rodrigues has been cut.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Price.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodrigues counters with a three punch combo that has Price backing up. Price nods at Rodrigues to acknowledge the strikes.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Rodrigues sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodrigues throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Price counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodrigues!
Price throws some wild stikes that Rodrigues manages to avoid easily.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Price seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rodrigues wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues pushes Price off looking to stand but Price dives back in and keeps control.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position.
Price moves into full mount! Rodrigues won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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.
Price tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues is working hard here to advance position.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Price is looking to stand but Price has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Price is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rodrigues can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Price can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rodrigues is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matheus Rodrigues's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Price.
Price shoots and misses
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a left and a right that stings Rodrigues.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown attempt from Price. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Matheus Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Price.
Price looks to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Price shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Price pushes Rodrigues against the cage but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Price fails with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Price thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigues.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigues pushes him off.
Price moves into the clinch.
Rodrigues wants to get back to striking at distance but Price won't allow it.
Price changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rodrigues fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Price takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown by Price or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Price looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Price is defended easily by Rodrigues.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodrigues looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price dives in and grabs Rodrigues's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigues pushes down on Price's head and hops out.
Rodrigues will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Price.
Price shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl out of it but Price keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodrigues manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matheus Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigues lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodrigues wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodrigues 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheus Rodrigues!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 lbs
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171 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams pushes Bray up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Bray is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bray is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bray to the mat. Bray regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams stands and steps away. Bray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Bray settles back down.
Bray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams is looking to clinch but Bray is avoiding it.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bray 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!
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
Bray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams gets control of Bray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bray!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams unloads with some shots from mount but Bray bucks and avoids them well.
Williams looking to ground and pound but Bray is blocking nicely.
Williams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bray blocking the ground and pound.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams looking to control but Bray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bray wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Williams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Williams throws some wild stikes that Bray manages to avoid easily.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bray blocking the ground and pound.
Bray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams trying to control but Bray is having none of it.
Bray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams looking to ground and pound but Bray is blocking nicely.
Bray tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bray's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams looking to ground and pound but Bray is blocking nicely.
Williams looking to ground and pound but Bray is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bray is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Bray tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Bray is trying to stand.
Bray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Williams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bray working to try and regain half guard.
Bray is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bray is looking to escape.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williams with shots to the head and body - Bray looks very uncomfortable down there.
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Williams thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bray shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Bray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bray throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bray's face.
It looks like Luke Bray has been cut.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brandon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoids the head kick by Bray.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bray moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Bray trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Bray away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bray gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bray off and has taken his back!
Williams somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Williams throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bray covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bray trying to control the hands but Williams breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray avoids the strikes from Williams.
Bray trying to control the hands but Williams won't let him.
Bray has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Williams.
Williams tries to keep control of the position but Bray is staying busy.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes.
Bray covering up well under a series of strikes from Williams.
Bray covering up well under a series of strikes from Williams.
Bray wants to control his opponent's hands but Williams gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bray manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Bray.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bray is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bray has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams pulls guard successfully.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams pulls Bray in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Bray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bray has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bray's head.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Williams landing knees to the head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams decides to pull guard.
Brandon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams stands up from half guard.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bray circles away.
Bray swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Bray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams tries to clinch
and Bray counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Bray wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Bray or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bray circles away.
Williams forces Bray back against the cage and clinches.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bray counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls Bray in close to prevent any damage.
Bray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Bray pushes him off.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Bray back into the cage.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bray's face.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bray is trying to keep an underhook but Williams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams stands up and beckons Bray to join him on the feet.
Bray just misses with a punch to the body.
Bray throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Williams tries to clinch there but Bray circles away.
Williams wants to clinch up but Bray keeps it at a distance.
Bray looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams clinches but Bray breaks the clinch
and Bray counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
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 are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bray trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Mcfillin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Mcfillin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelly Mcfillin!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfillin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcfillin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson dives in and grabs Mcfillin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfillin pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Mcfillin tries to clinch up.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcfillin sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfillin throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mcfillin.
Mcfillin throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcfillin but Mcfillin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcfillin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfillin misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Mcfillin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcfillin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcfillin tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Mcfillin throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Mcfillin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcfillin misses with a wild combination.
Kelly Mcfillin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfillin throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
A punch combination from Mcfillin misses.
Mcfillin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcfillin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Mcfillin.
Nice sprawl there from Mcfillin as Jackson shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcfillin misses with the combination.
Mcfillin closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcfillin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfillin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcfillin manages to break the clinch.
Mcfillin has managed to clinch.
Mcfillin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcfillin controls his hands.
Mcfillin wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Mcfillin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcfillin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson slips a straight right by Mcfillin.
Mcfillin misses with a wild combination.
Mcfillin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcfillin tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin misses with the combination.
Mcfillin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Mcfillin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Mcfillin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Mcfillin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcfillin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcfillin shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Mcfillin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcfillin sprawls well. Mcfillin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcfillin misses with a double jab.
Mcfillin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcfillin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcfillin cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcfillin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfillin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Mcfillin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Mcfillin misses.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfillin tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfillin to the ground. Mcfillin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Mcfillin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mcfillin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Mcfillin moves out of range easily.
Mcfillin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcfillin counters by clinching up.
Mcfillin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcfillin throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcfillin.
Mcfillin throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mcfillin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mcfillin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcfillin misses with a two punch combination.
Mcfillin throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfillin scores with a hook.
Mcfillin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcfillin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Mcfillin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcfillin throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Mcfillin throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Mcfillin misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Mcfillin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcfillin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mcfillin.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcfillin drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Mcfillin has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mcfillin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcfillin advances nicely into full mount.
Mcfillin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcfillin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mcfillin is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcfillin is landing with some decent strikes but Jackson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mcfillin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mcfillin with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcfillin cracks Jackson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mcfillin raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcfillin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcfillin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcfillin lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfillin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mcfillin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Mcfillin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcfillin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcfillin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mcfillin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcfillin avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Mcfillin working Jackson over with strikes here.
Mcfillin landing strikes from the mount and Jackson is in trouble!
Mcfillin with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Mcfillin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A left and a right from Mcfillin both land. Nice combination.
Mcfillin misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfillin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Mcfillin looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcfillin misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcfillin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcfillin misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mcfillin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcfillin is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Mcfillin circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Mcfillin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfillin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcfillin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcfillin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcfillin.
Mcfillin wants to clinch.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Mcfillin.
Mcfillin misses with a wild combination.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Mcfillin circles away easily
and Mcfillin counters by clinching up.
Mcfillin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcfillin stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Mcfillin holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcfillin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcfillin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mcfillin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcfillin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcfillin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfillin stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Mcfillin swinging wildly here.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcfillin avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcfillin tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcfillin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcfillin looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Mcfillin, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Mcfillin against the cage but Mcfillin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcfillin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin misses with a few strikes there.
Mcfillin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcfillin as he jumps to the side.
Mcfillin stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Mcfillin throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Mcfillin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcfillin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfillin is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Mcfillin postures up.
Mcfillin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mcfillin stands up from Jackson's guard - Mcfillin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcfillin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mcfillin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcfillin swinging wildly here.
Mcfillin throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Mcfillin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcfillin 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly Mcfillin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boleslaw Krzywousty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Batista (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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177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boleslaw Krzywousty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Batista!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krzywousty moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Jose Batista has been cut.
Batista takes one on the button.
Krzywousty lands a left and a right that send Batista crashing to the mat, dazed. Krzywousty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krzywousty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batista throws a hook but Krzywousty blocks it.
Batista connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krzywousty. Krzywousty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Boleslaw Krzywousty has been cut.
Batista lands a jab to the nose.
Krzywousty rushes Batista and presses him up against the cage.
Krzywousty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krzywousty is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batista is keeping busy.
Krzywousty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batista avoids a wild elbow strike from Krzywousty.
Krzywousty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batista gets control of Krzywousty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Batista will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krzywousty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batista is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista stalling.
Batista prevents Krzywousty from improving his position.
Batista takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krzywousty is looking to improve his position.
Batista sitting and controlling from the half 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.
Krzywousty wants to get back to full guard.
Batista stands up out of the half guard.
Krzywousty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krzywousty clinches with his opponent.
Batista is working for takedown but Krzywousty is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krzywousty misses with a knee strike.
Batista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Krzywousty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krzywousty throws a hook but Batista blocks it.
A big left from Krzywousty misses.
Krzywousty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krzywousty lands a high kick!
That has opened up Jose Batista's cut even more.
Krzywousty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista lands a body shot.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krzywousty is looking to clinch but Batista is avoiding it.
Krzywousty takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krzywousty throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batista.
Donk. Krzywousty catches Batista right on the button with a cross.
Krzywousty scores with a head kick.
The cut above Jose Batista's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Krzywousty tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krzywousty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krzywousty tries to land a front kick but Batista steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krzywousty tries to clinch up but Batista circles away and keeps his distance.
Krzywousty lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krzywousty.
Batista looks gassed!
Batista swings for the body but Krzywousty moves out of range.
Krzywousty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krzywousty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batista is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krzywousty rather than just go for the knockout.
Batista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krzywousty rushes Batista and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jose Batista's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Krzywousty works on Batista's body with a couple of short punches.
Krzywousty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batista blocks it with crossed arms.
Krzywousty landing knees to the body.
Batista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batista scores with a hook to the body.
Krzywousty putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Batista misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krzywousty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Krzywousty lands a hook that snaps the head of Batista backwards.
Krzywousty wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boleslaw Krzywousty dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krzywousty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krzywousty misses with an uppercut. Batista saw that one coming.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Batista misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista swinging wildly here.
Batista defending well as Krzywousty loads up on a big left hand.
Krzywousty scores with a jab to the head.
Krzywousty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krzywousty misses with a hook. Batista ducked under it nicely.
Krzywousty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krzywousty cracks the inside of Batista's front leg.
Krzywousty clinches up against the cage.
Krzywousty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Krzywousty with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Krzywousty with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Krzywousty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krzywousty lands an elbow inside that Batista shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jose Batista's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boleslaw Krzywousty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Novacek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thick legg mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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217 lbs
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214 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Novacek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, thick legg mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mcgee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
mcgee is putting a hurting on Novacek here, landing some big shots from side control.
mcgee throws an elbow but Novacek slips to the side and avoids it well.
mcgee tries to score with some ground and pound. Novacek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
mcgee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
mcgee is trying to get an arm triangle but Novacek is defending well.
mcgee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Novacek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
mcgee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Novacek to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from mcgee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
mcgee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Novacek is avoiding damage well.
mcgee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Novacek is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Novacek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Novacek tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from mcgee crashes against the mat.
Novacek tries to bench press mcgee off him but mcgee keeps the position.
mcgee lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Novacek down.
mcgee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
mcgee cracks Novacek with a big elbow.
mcgee working the ground and pound but Novacek is defending the strikes.
mcgee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Novacek is avoiding damage well.
mcgee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
mcgee trying to control the action but Novacek is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Novacek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mcgee misses with the ground and pound.
Novacek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novacek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but mcgee scores with a couple of nice shots.
mcgee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
mcgee thows a huge punch but Novacek dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcgee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
mcgee misses with a head shot. Novacek uses the momentum to regain guard.
mcgee throws a strike but Novacek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Novacek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novacek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Novacek tries to move into full mount but can't pass mcgee's legs.
mcgee regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
mcgee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Novacek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Novacek's back!
mcgee seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Novacek's chin but Novacek turns very nicely into mcgee's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Novacek.
Novacek landing with the ground and pound.
Novacek looking to pass the guard.
Novacek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
mcgee looks gassed!
Novacek stands up over mcgee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
mcgee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
mcgee trying to control the position.
Novacek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. mcgee is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
thick legg mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Novacek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Novacek with a lazy takedown attempt
and mcgee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novacek's guard now.
mcgee with a flurry of punches that miss.
mcgee won't allow Novacek to sweep him here.
Novacek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from mcgee.
mcgee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novacek is keeping the position for now.
mcgee has gone for a leg lock! Novacek slips out almost immediately though and dives into mcgee's guard.
Novacek throws a big right hand that misses.
mcgee is breathing heavily.
mcgee wants to sweep here but Novacek controlling him for the moment.
Novacek slips nicely into half guard.
mcgee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novacek trying to pass the guard but mcgee defending well.
mcgee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Novacek tries to pass to full mount but mcgee defends it.
thick legg mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.
mcgee manages to get to full guard.
mcgee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
mcgee can't keep his opponent in guard - Novacek advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mcgee is trying to control but can't.
Novacek tries to pass the half guard into mount. mcgee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
mcgee is trying to get back to full guard.
Novacek lands strikes from half 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.
Novacek moves nicely into side control.
Novacek tries to move into full mount but can't pass mcgee's legs.
Novacek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
mcgee gets back to half guard.
Novacek working over mcgee with some ground and pound. mcgee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
mcgee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Novacek pulls his head out easily.
Novacek tries to pass to full mount but mcgee defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novacek is working hard here to advance position.
mcgee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Novacek scores with a couple of nice shots.
mcgee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Novacek is looking to advance position but mcgee won't allow it.
mcgee is pressing down on Novacek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Novacek advances to half guard.
mcgee works his way to full guard. Good work.
mcgee has his foot on Novacek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Novacek works his way back into a safe position though.
mcgee keeping full guard, as Novacek tries to pass.
Novacek chips away with some ground and pound.
Novacek tries to free his leg and advance position but mcgee is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mcgee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Novacek should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, mcgee has tightened it up now! Novacek should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). thick legg mcgee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weezy Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Everlast - What It's Like. Weezy Washington struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Weezy Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Weezy Washington!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Washington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryan's brow.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Washington misses with an elbow over the top.
Washington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington looks gassed!
Ryan gets control of Washington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Washington has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan moves into full guard.
Ryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryan tries to get out of the position.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Washington wanted to stand there but Ryan had control of the position.
Ryan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Washington puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Washington jumps into side control!
Ryan isn't going anywhere.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ryan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ryan unloads with some shots from mount but Washington bucks and avoids them well.
Ryan with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Ryan.
Ryan controlling from the full mount.
Ryan landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ryan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ryan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Washington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan tries to control but Washington wriggling away.
Ryan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Ryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Ryan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Ryan throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
Weezy Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington walks into a left hand.
Ryan throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range.
Ryan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Washington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryan as Washington tries to tie him up.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Ryan misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan dips a shoulder and cracks Washington with a mighty uppercut! Washington falls back against the cage and Ryan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Washington is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ryan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Ryan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dish Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dish Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Meyde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Water. That did some damage!
Water scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Water seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Meyde defends the submission attempt.
Water is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Der Meyde is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dish Water!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Ansalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra has chosen Fistful of steel - Rage against the machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Ansalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakob Ultra!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ultra is looking to clinch.
Ansalon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Ansalon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ansalon landing strikes.
Ultra pushes Ansalon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ansalon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ansalon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ultra is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ansalon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ultra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ultra is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ansalon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ansalon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ansalon lands some shots froms side control.
Ansalon lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ultra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ansalon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ansalon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Ultra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ansalon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ultra to see if he's OK.
Ultra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ansalon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon controls the position.
Ansalon is putting a hurting on Ultra here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ultra is pushing Ansalon's head away, looking to escape. Ansalon manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ultra regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ansalon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ansalon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ultra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ansalon.
Ansalon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon throwing shots but Ultra is blocking nicely.
Ansalon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ansalon working over Ultra with some ground and pound. Ultra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ansalon is working for a submission of some sort.
Ultra is looking to control Ansalon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ultra avoid being mounted?
Ultra wants to get back to full guard.
Ansalon wants to work for an arm triangle but Ultra is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ansalon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ultra defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ansalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ultra manages to avoid it.
Ultra lands a head shot.
Ansalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ultra tries to close the distance and clinch but Ansalon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ultra moves in looking to clinch but Ansalon pushes him off.
Ansalon throws a leg kick but Ultra checks it.
Jakob Ultra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ultra darts in and clinches Ansalon up against the cage.
Ansalon tries a body shot but Ultra blocks it.
Ultra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ansalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ultra rushes Ansalon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ansalon wants the takedown. Ultra is fighting it off but Ansalon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ultra's guard against the cage.
Ansalon preventing the sweep.
Ansalon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ansalon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ultra is retaining full guard.
Ansalon distracts Ultra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ansalon connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ansalon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ansalon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ansalon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ultra wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ansalon manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra is trying to stand back up but Ansalon is controlling him
Ansalon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ultra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ansalon.
Ansalon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ultra has hold of Ansalon's hands but Ansalon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ansalon prevents Ultra from standing back up.
Ultra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansalon.
Ultra has hold of Ansalon's hands but Ansalon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ultra is staying active underneath Ansalon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ansalon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ansalon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ultra keeps working.
Ansalon working over Ultra with some ground and pound. Ultra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ansalon working the head and body with strikes.
Ansalon is nestled in close to Ultra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ansalon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ansalon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ultra is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon with good strikes from the mount here!
Ansalon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ultra wants to hold on but Ansalon pushes him away.
Ansalon cracks Ultra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ansalon lands with some strikes.
Ansalon trying to control but Ultra is having none of it.
BOOM! Ansalon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ultra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ansalon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ultra can't escape the position.
Ansalon 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.
Ultra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ansalon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dwight Ansalon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ansalon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ultra hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ansalon lands with some strikes.
Ultra taking shots to the head.
Ansalon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ultra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ansalon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ultra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ultra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jakob Ultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ultra throws a right and a left that Ansalon avoids nicely.
Ansalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ultra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ultra is looking to clinch but Ansalon is avoiding it.
Jakob Ultra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ultra misses with a straight left.
Ansalon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ultra!
Ansalon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon landing shots from mount.
Ansalon with shots to the head and body - Ultra looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ansalon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ultra?
Ansalon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ansalon landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ultra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Ultra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ansalon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ansalon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ultra is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ultra tries to hold on but Ansalon pushes him away.
The referee warns Ultra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ansalon looking to secure an arm triangle but Ultra defends it well.
Ansalon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ultra is squirming around, avoiding Ansalon's attempts to control the action.
Ansalon avoids the attempt from Ultra to control.
Ansalon with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ansalon unloading with bombs!
Ansalon landing strikes from the mount and Ultra is in trouble!
Ansalon with shots to the head and body - Ultra looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ultra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ansalon has control of Ultra's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ultra regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jakob Ultra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ultra is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon trying to control but Ultra is having none of it.
Ansalon landing strikes from the mount and Ultra is in trouble!
Ansalon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ansalon landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ansalon working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Ansalon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Ansalon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ansalon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Ansalon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molotov comes to the cage accompanied by mythbusters theme song. Demyan Molotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demyan Molotov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Rios!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios wants to clinch.
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rios.
Rios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molotov looks to land a combination but Rios avoids it well.
Molotov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rios circles away.
Rios moves into the clinch.
Molotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Molotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rios is defending well for now.
Molotov tries to pull guard but Rios won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demyan Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios digs a right hand into Molotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molotov's gas tank.
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Molotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rios avoiding damage as Molotov throws knees to the body.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a shot to the body.
Molotov is breathing heavily.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molotov.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov takes a shot to the head.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios scores with a hook to the body.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios lands with a light punch inside.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Rios lands a shot to the body.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rios digs a right hand into Molotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molotov's gas tank.
Rios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rios - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Rios pushes Molotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rios lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Molotov or not.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rios lands an uppercut.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molotovs head.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rios is leaning against Molotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rios stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rios gets through Molotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rios lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Molotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rios pushes Molotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
Rios has Molotov pressed against the cage.
Rios scores with a shot to the side of Molotov's head.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molotovs head.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios lands a right hand.
Rios lands a left hand.
Rios lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Rios.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios is struggling to control the position.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios stalling in the clinch.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rios slowing the pace effectively.
Molotov takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Rios.
A left hand lands to the body for Rios.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Molotov's ribcage. Molotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Rios - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Rios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios digs a right hand into Molotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molotov's gas tank.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Molotov's ribcage. Molotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rios.
Molotov takes a shot to the head.
Rios lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Rios lands a body punch.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rios has Molotov pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rios.
Molotov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rios walks away with a smile on his face. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rios keeps Molotov at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Molotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rios forces Molotov back against the cage and clinches.
Molotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rios smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Rios. No joy for Molotov on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Rios.
Molotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molotov forces Rios back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Molotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rios is defending well for now.
Molotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rios pushes Molotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rios.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
Rios works on Molotov's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rios.
Good body shot from Rios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios is leaning against Molotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rios scores with a hook to the body.
Rios lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rios - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rios lands a right hand.
Rios has Molotov pushed against the cage.
Rios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molotov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molotov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Rios.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Rios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rios is working Molotov over against the cage.
Rios is struggling to control the position.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios slowing the pace effectively.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Rios.
A nice left hand lands by Rios.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Rios.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Rios lands an uppercut.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molotovs head.
Rios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Rios.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Rios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molotov.
A short right from Rios.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Rios holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rios.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rios as the two fighters clinch.
Rios pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Molotov takes a shot to the head.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios digs a right hand into Molotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molotov's gas tank.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rios leaning against his opponent.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
Molotov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demyan Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rios scores with a shot to the side of Molotov's head.
Rios lands a shot to the body.
Rios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios is pushing Molotov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Rios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios is working Molotov over against the cage.
Rios presses Molotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Molotov letting Rios take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Rios - that landed with a thud.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Molotov's ribcage. Molotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rios has Molotov pressed against the cage.
Jesus Rios seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rios.
Rios is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molotov.
Rios gets through Molotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molotov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rios just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rios stalling in the clinch but Molotov improves position.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rios clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
Molotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
Molotov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rios smiles and moves away.
Molotov has a takedown stuffed.
Rios looks to land a combination but Molotov avoids it well.
Molotov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rios looks to land a combination. Molotov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molotov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molotov moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Molotov pulls guard.
Rios postures up.
Rios is stalling in the full guard.
Rios trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Molotov working for submissions but it's allowed Rios to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is looking to advance position but Molotov won't allow it.
Molotov moves into full guard.
Molotov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov is trying to keep Rios in close.
Rios stays in close to Molotov's body and controls the position.
Rios is looking to stand up but Molotov won't let him.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Molotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rios is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Molotov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molotov has a closed guard, preventing Rios from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rios stacks Molotov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rios!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rios forces Molotov back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Rios.
Rios pushes Molotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Molotov.
Molotov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rios walks away with a smile on his face. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Molotov counters by moving into the clinch.
Rios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Molotov letting Rios take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Molotov tries to pull guard but Rios holds him up against the cage and eventually Molotov drops back down to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rios lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rios.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Molotov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demyan Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Rios.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Molotov is rocked!
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Molotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios lands a right hand.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rios.
Rios slows down the pace here.
Rios is leaning against Molotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rios stalling the fight.
Molotov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
Molotov jumps guard but Rios stands there with Molotov around his waist. Molotov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
A short left from Rios.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rios takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Rios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios stalls.
Rios cracks Molotov with a nice body shot.
Rios holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Molotov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rios walks away with a smile on his face. Molotov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios wants to clinch
and Molotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molotov tries to pull guard but Rios won't allow it.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molotov jumps into guard, dragging Rios to the mat.
Molotov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rios wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molotov working for a triangle but Rios defends it easily.
Molotov wants to control the position but Rios says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov is trying to control but Rios passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Rios dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rios wants to clinch.
Molotov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rios tries to clinch there but Molotov circles away.
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rios.
Demyan Molotov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rios moves in looking to clinch but Molotov pushes him off.
Molotov shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands with a good body shot.
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.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Molotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molotov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rios gets a clinch.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Molotov or not.
Rios scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rios avoiding damage as Molotov throws knees to the body.
Rios pushes Molotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rios scores with a shot to the side of Molotov's head.
A short right from Rios on the inside.
Molotov trying to land knees to the body.
Rios avoiding damage.
Rios blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Demyan Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios taking a breather.
Rios lands a nice shot to the body.
Rios stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rios scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rios lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rios lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
Molotov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demyan Molotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios lands a right hand.
Molotov fails to pull guard.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Molotov's ribcage. Molotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rios is leaning against Molotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rios lands a shoulder strike.
Rios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rios is pushing Molotov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rios is working Molotov over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios stalling.
Molotov looking to throw knees to the head but Rios is blocking nicely.
Rios gets through Molotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Molotov trying to stall but Rios improves his position.
Rios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Molotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rios.
Rios lands with a left to the head.
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rios lands with a short shot to the head.
Rios lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
Rios digs a right hand underneath Molotov's ribcage. Molotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rios on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rios.
Rios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Molotov or not.
Molotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Rios avoids the damage to the body.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molotovs head.
Rios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Molotov or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios scores with a shoulder strike.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Rios.
Molotov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Rios.
Rios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rios scores with a shot to the side of Molotov's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molotov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rios.
Rios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molotovs head.
A short uppercut from Rios.
Nice body punch from Rios.
Molotov tries to pull guard but Rios won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rios lands a nice uppercut.
Rios stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Molotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rios's brow.
Rios lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios lands a nice uppercut.
Rios pushes Molotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
A right hand to the body from Rios.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios stalling in the clinch.
Jesus Rios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rios.
Good body shot from Rios.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Rios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rios 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 42:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 42:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Rios!
Jesus Rios is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hickman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Speziale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Hickman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Speziale!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speziale lands a nice looking body shot.
Hickman moves into the clinch.
Hickman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hickman working hard to break the clinch.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick and Speziale moves out of range easily.
Speziale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Speziale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speziale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hickman is looking to clinch but Speziale is avoiding it.
Speziale blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Hickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickman throws a head kick but Speziale moves out of range.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch but Speziale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Speziale throws a head kick that Hickman semi-blocks.
Hickman tries to clinch up.
Hickman misses with a body kick.
Hickman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hickman throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Speziale.
Speziale connects with the punch.
Hickman misses with a body kick.
Hickman tries to clinch but Speziale is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hickman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hickman moves out of range as Speziale throws a body kick.
Hickman is looking to clinch.
Dick Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Hickman.
Hickman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speziale.
Hickman throws a wild body kick that Speziale sees coming a mile off.
Hickman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Speziale.
It looks like Manu Speziale has been cut.
A combination from Hickman does no damage.
Hickman tries to clinch up but Speziale circles away and keeps his distance.
Speziale has closed the distance and engaged Hickman in a clinch.
Speziale lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Dick Hickman has been cut.
Speziale lands an elbow inside that Hickman shrugs off.
Hickman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Hickman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speziale crunches a lovely knee into Hickman's ribcage.
Speziale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hickman is defending well for now.
Speziale stalls.
Speziale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Speziale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickman struggles to land a body shot inside as Speziale controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Speziale.
Speziale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hickman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Speziale gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman wants to get back to striking at distance but Speziale won't allow it.
Hickman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speziale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hickman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hickman misses with a punch on the inside.
Speziale blocking some punches.
Speziale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hickman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Speziale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickman blocks it with crossed arms.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speziale tests Hickman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickman swinging wildly here.
Speziale is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick and Speziale moves out of range easily.
Speziale connects with a high kick.
Speziale shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickman tries to sprawl out of it but Speziale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Hickman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Speziale.
Speziale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick
and Speziale counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale gets a clinch.
Speziale tries to land a knee to the head but Hickman blocks with his arms.
Hickman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Speziale lands a good knee to the midsection. Hickman won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hickman takes an elbow to the temple.
Hickman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hickman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speziale or not.
Speziale missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hickman.
Speziale looks gassed!
Speziale has Hickman pressed against the cage, preventing Hickman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Speziale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speziale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hickman gets through Speziale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hickman breaks the clinch.
Hickman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hickman scores with a nice head shot.
Speziale keeps the fight on the outside.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hickman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Speziale - the referee stops the clock and Hickman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Speziale. Hickman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hickman tries to clinch but Speziale moves away
and Speziale counters with a low kick, right behind Hickman 's knee.
Hickman darts in trying to clinch
and Speziale counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Speziale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Speziale.
Hickman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hickman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hickman tries to clinch there but Speziale circles away.
Speziale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hickman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speziale moves into range and clinches up with Hickman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Speziale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hickman's brow.
Speziale misses with a knee strike.
Hickman is looking to break free of the clinch but Speziale has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Speziale.
Hickman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Speziale keeps control of Hickman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speziale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hickman blocks it with crossed arms.
Hickman avoiding damage as Speziale throws knees to the body.
Speziale lands an elbow inside that Hickman shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Hickman.
Hickman managing to block the knees to the body from Speziale.
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickman rushes Speziale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hickman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Speziale counters with a good low kick that Hickman was not able to check.
Hickman tries to close the distance and clinch but Speziale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hickman lands a glancing blow to the side of Speziale's head.
Hickman stuns Speziale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hickman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Speziale counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hickman wants to clinch but Speziale slips to the side
letting Speziale counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Speziale.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses
and Speziale counters with a nice leg kick.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speziale looks to throw the jab but Hickman is out of range.
Speziale misses with a low kick.
Hickman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Speziale. Speziale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hickman avoids the head kick by Speziale.
Speziale avoids the body shot from Hickman.
Hickman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speziale. Speziale obviously looking to wear him down.
Speziale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickman swivels and escapes.
Hickman lands a head kick!
Hickman tries to clinch there but Speziale circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale thuds his shin into the meat of Hickman's side.
Speziale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hickman counters by clinching up.
Hickman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Speziale has him pressed against the cage.
Speziale trying to land knees to the body.
Hickman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Speziale.
Speziale is breathing heavily.
Hickman works on Speziale's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Speziale obliges.
Hickman avoids a wild elbow strike from Speziale.
Hickman is trying to break free.
Hickman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hickman is trying to break the clinch but Speziale is controlling him.
Speziale pushes off an throws an elbow but Hickman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Speziale misses with a knee strike.
Hickman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickman misses with a combination
and Speziale counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hickman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hickman tries to get out of the position.
Hickman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speziale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickman misses with a combination
and Speziale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hickman's knee momentarily.
Hickman throws a wild body kick that Speziale sees coming a mile off.
Speziale throws a leg kick but Hickman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Speziale thows a body kick. Hickman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Speziale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hickman's head.
Hickman throws a chopping leg kick but Speziale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dick Hickman is winning the standup battle so far.
Speziale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hickman.
Hickman takes the fight into the clinch.
Speziale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hickman avoids it.
Speziale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Speziale lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speziale is looking to work some ground and pound but Hickman has wrist control.
Speziale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hickman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman wants to stand and escape but Speziale is having none of it.
Speziale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speziale throwing strikes from guard but Hickman blocks nicely.
Speziale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Speziale distracts Hickman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hickman is looking to stand up but Speziale isn't so interested in that idea.
Speziale tries to free his leg and advance position but Hickman is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Speziale dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Speziale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Speziale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hickman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Speziale misses with the ground and pound.
Speziale postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speziale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickman keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hickman lands a head kick. Speziale smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hickman clinches up with Speziale and pushes him back against the cage.
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 Dick Hickman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Speziale forces Hickman back against the cage and clinches.
Speziale lands a nice uppercut.
Speziale unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Speziale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hickman's efforts to push away.
Hickman lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Hickman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speziale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hickman is defending well for now.
Speziale creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hickman's defenses.
Knees to the body from Speziale.
Speziale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hickman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hickman manages to break the clinch.
Speziale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Speziale is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Speziale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hickman circles away.
Speziale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speziale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hickman.
Speziale loads up on a big right hand but Hickman slips the punch.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speziale lands the left hand.
Speziale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speziale.
Hickman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Speziale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickman moves in looking to clinch but Speziale pushes him off.
Hickman is looking to wear down Speziale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Speziale cracks the inside of Hickman's front leg.
Speziale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hickman counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Speziale.
Hickman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hickman tries to break the clinch but Speziale is controlling the position.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but Hickman avoids the damage to the body.
Manu Speziale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hickman is trying to break the clinch but Speziale is controlling him.
Hickman lands a left hand.
Speziale using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Speziale with a knee to the head.
Hickman avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hickman as Speziale tries to tie him up.
Hickman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Speziale unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hickman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hickman lands an uppercut.
Speziale prevents Hickman from breaking the clinch.
Hickman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hickman breaks from the clinch.
Hickman looks to throw a body kick
and Speziale counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Speziale.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speziale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hickman as he jumps to the side.
Hickman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Speziale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hickman.
A head kick misses from Hickman.
Hickman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Speziale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hickman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dick Hickman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Speziale.
Hickman throws a right and a left that Speziale avoids nicely.
Speziale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hickman looks for the body kick but Speziale saw that one coming.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hickman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hickman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hickman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hickman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Speziale. Speziale obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Hickman is predictable there
and Speziale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickman won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hickman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Speziale.
Speziale throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hickman explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dick Hickman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Speziale misses.
Hickman throws a leg kick but Speziale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Speziale misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speziale.
Hickman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hickman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Speziale counters with a body kick that stops Hickman in his tracks momentarily.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speziale takes the fight into the clinch.
Hickman is trying to break the clinch but Speziale is controlling him.
Hickman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hickman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Speziale lands a good knee to the midsection. Hickman won't want to take too many of those.
Speziale turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Speziale manages to end up in side control.
Hickman is trying to buck Speziale off.
Speziale in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Speziale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Speziale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hickman is not content to let Speziale control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Speziale really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Hickman is looking to land body kicks.
Hickman tries to land a front kick but Speziale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hickman has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hickman.
Speziale tries to land knees in the clinch but Hickman avoids the damage to the body.
Speziale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hickman.
Hickman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hickman lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Speziale obliges.
Hickman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hickman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hickman can't break the clinch.
Speziale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hickman's efforts to push away.
Hickman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speziale's elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hickman managing to block the knees to the body from Speziale.
Hickman avoiding damage as Speziale throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hickman.
Knees in the clinch landing for Speziale.
Speziale wants a takedown but no success here.
Hickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hickman tries to bum rush Speziale with a series of wild strikes but Speziale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hickman.
Speziale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hickman as he jumps to the side.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hickman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Speziale counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hickman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hickman throws the left hand but Speziale avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Speziale misses the target.
Hickman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hickman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Speziale looks to land a combination. Hickman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speziale.
A good leg kick by Speziale.
Hickman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speziale manages to avoid it.
Speziale closes the distance and clinches.
Speziale missing with knees to the body.
Hickman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hickman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speziale.
Hickman misses with a looping left.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Speziale misses.
Hickman throws a body kick that misses.
Hickman walks into a jab.
Speziale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Speziale counters with a nice body kick.
Hickman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hickman moves in looking to clinch but Speziale pushes him off.
Hickman closes the distance but Speziale moves to the side
and Speziale counters with a straight right hand.
Speziale wants to slow Hickman down by chopping away at his legs.
Speziale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speziale's calf.
Hickman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Speziale.
Hickman looks to land a right hand but Speziale moved out of range.
Speziale throws a leg kick that misses.
Hickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hickman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Speziale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Speziale.
Speziale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hickman.
Speziale slips a jab and a cross from Hickman.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Hickman gets caught flat footed, as Speziale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Speziale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hickman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Speziale is controlling him.
Hickman keeping moving, preventing Speziale from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speziale stops Hickman from standing up.
Speziale working some strikes from top position.
Speziale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speziale throws and elbow that misses. Hickman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speziale's guard. Nice move by Hickman!
Speziale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hickman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dick Hickman will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Speziale throws a wild body kick that Hickman sees coming a mile off.
Speziale moves out of range of the body kick from Hickman.
Hickman tries to clinch up but Speziale circles away and keeps his distance.
Speziale with a nice cross.
Hickman checks a low kick from Speziale.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Speziale swings for the body but Hickman moves out of range.
Hickman throws a sloppy head kick
and Speziale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Speziale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickman swivels and escapes.
Speziale misses with a leg kick
and Hickman counters with a two punch combo.
Speziale scores with a kick to the body.
Hickman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Speziale counters with a takedown into side control.
Manu Speziale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hickman defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Speziale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speziale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Speziale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Speziale throws an elbow but Hickman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Speziale taking a break here but Hickman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hickman is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Speziale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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.
Speziale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Speziale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Speziale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hickman's head.
Hickman clinches but Speziale breaks the clinch
and Speziale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hickman's knee momentarily.
Hickman misses with a head kick.
Speziale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickman circles away quickly and effectively.
Speziale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hickman.
Nice body kick from Speziale.
Hickman looks to clinch
and Speziale counters with a shoot takedown. Hickman fights it but they end up in guard.
Speziale throws a strike but Hickman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Speziale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hickman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speziale tries to roll over but Hickman keeps him under control.
Speziale is looking to get back to full guard here but Hickman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hickman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Speziale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Speziale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hickman tries to control but Speziale wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Speziale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Speziale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Speziale!
Manu Speziale is the new welterweight champion!
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