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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Jonsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Van Demel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Van Demel struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs 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. 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adolf Jonsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Van Demel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Demel checks the leg kick.
Van Demel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonsen as he jumps to the side.
Van Demel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonsen.
Jonsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Demel, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Demel wants a takedown.
Jonsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jonsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ryan Van Demel has been cut.
Jonsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jonsen managing to block the knees to the body from Van Demel.
Van Demel looks gassed!
Van Demel missing with knees to the body.
Van Demel trying to land knees to the body.
Jonsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Demel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jonsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jonsen with a knee to the head.
Van Demel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Demel's face.
Jonsen drops Van Demel with a big knee straight up the middle! Van Demel is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Van Demel is rocked!
Jonsen feints a jab and as Van Demel dips his head, Jonsen unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Van Demel right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Van Demel falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Jonsen smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adolf Jonsen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Frickenhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Maceachern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcolm Maceachern acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Frickenhoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Maceachern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maceachern lands a high kick to the side of Frickenhoffer's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Maceachern dives into guard, looking to finish.
Frickenhoffer is rocked!
It looks like Dutch Frickenhoffer has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maceachern postures up in Frickenhoffer's guard and throws a big left but Frickenhoffer blocks it.
Oh Frickenhoffer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maceachern advances position into side control!
Maceachern scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Frickenhoffer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Maceachern can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Maceachern!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Helenius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Silver Haze's chin.
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248 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Helenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Silver Haze!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Haze with that takedown attempt.
Helenius tries to work over Haze's front leg with a kick but Haze checks it.
Helenius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Helenius tries to get to full guard but Haze has control of the leg.
Helenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haze pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haze.
Haze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helenius throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze is trying to work for a kimura but Helenius is defending well.
Haze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helenius is just riding it out for now. Haze eventually gives up the hold.
Helenius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haze's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haze's back!
Haze wants to control his opponent's hands but Helenius gets his hands free.
Haze preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helenius.
Haze showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius not allowing Haze to control his hands.
Helenius is looking to control Haze but Haze is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Helenius is trying to stick to Haze's back but Haze is turning into Helenius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Helenius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haze.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Helenius wants to stand and escape but Haze is having none of it.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haze manages to get himself to full guard.
Haze trying to control the position.
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helenius defends it easily.
Helenius wants to stand but Haze has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Helenius is breathing heavily.
Haze thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Haze trying to control the position.
Helenius being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Silver Haze.
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haze has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Helenius is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Haze yanks on the arm and Helenius is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Haze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silver Haze!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Krauthans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Arenas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Arenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knut Krauthans!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krauthans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krauthans is working for a submission of some sort.
Krauthans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arenas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krauthans is working away from the top position though.
Arenas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krauthans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arenas's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauthans is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krauthans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krauthans moves into full mount! Arenas won't be happy about that!
Krauthans gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Krauthans tries to clinch up but Arenas circles away and keeps his distance.
Krauthans tries to bum rush Arenas with a series of wild strikes but Arenas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arenas stuns Krauthans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krauthans has managed to clinch.
Arenas is trying to break the clinch but Krauthans has him pressed against the cage.
Arenas wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arenas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krauthans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arenas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Arenas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arenas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Krauthans gets through Arenas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krauthans lands a body punch.
Krauthans is struggling to control the position.
Krauthans gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arenas wants to get back to full guard but Krauthans has mounted him!
Krauthans lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arenas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Arenas is breathing heavily.
Krauthans controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krauthans working Arenas over with strikes here.
Krauthans is working for a guillotine from mount but Arenas frees his head quite easily.
Krauthans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krauthans tries to control but Arenas wriggling away.
Arenas is just holding on here. Krauthans manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans looking to break Arenas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arenas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krauthans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Krauthans on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Arenas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Arenas wants to escape the position.
Krauthans looking for the choke but no joy.
Krauthans cracks Arenas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Arenas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I would not like to be Arenas right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arenas is really stuck here.
Arenas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krauthans's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Krauthans dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Krauthans tries to clinch but Arenas is having none of it.
Krauthans clinches.
Krauthans is leaning against Arenas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krauthans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krauthans prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Krauthans.
Krauthans has hold of one of Arenas's legs. Arenas is fighting the takedown attempt but Krauthans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Krauthans advances to half guard.
Krauthans thows a huge punch but Arenas dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krauthans stalling.
Krauthans is keen to just control but Arenas is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauthans wants to work for an arm triangle but Arenas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arenas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krauthans is keen to just control but Arenas is a slippery customer.
Krauthans is working for a kimura but Arenas is defending it quite comfortably.
Krauthans is trying to control the action in half guard but Arenas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
Krauthans lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arenas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arenas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arenas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krauthans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krauthans passes into half guard.
Krauthans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krauthans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arenas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krauthans.
Krauthans is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans stalling away here and it's allowed Arenas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Arenas looking for a sweep. Not yet Arenas, not yet.
Krauthans passes Arenas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Krauthans is looking for a kimura here.
Krauthans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Krauthans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krauthans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krauthans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Krauthans thows a huge punch but Arenas dodges it nicely.
Krauthans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arenas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krauthans trying to pass the guard but Arenas defending well.
Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krauthans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krauthans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krauthans trying to control the action but Arenas is working from the bottom.
Krauthans not doing much here.
Arenas is looking to improve his position.
Krauthans seems to be looking for submissions.
Arenas looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Krauthans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krauthans wants to take a breather but Arenas is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krauthans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arenas tries to roll over but Krauthans keeps him under control.
Krauthans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arenas is refusing to be controlled, as Krauthans sits in half guard.
Krauthans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mark Arenas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krauthans trying to control from Arenas's half guard. Arenas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Arenas keeping full guard, as Krauthans tries to pass.
Arenas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krauthans dives into side control.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Arenas can't do much from the bottom here.
Krauthans thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krauthans throws an elbow but Arenas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knut Krauthans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knut Krauthans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krauthans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knut Krauthans!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Five fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guus Meeuwis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guus Meeuwis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Five fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guus Meeuwis !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeuwis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Five fingers circles away quickly and effectively.
Meeuwis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Five fingers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Five fingers won't allow Meeuwis to sweep him here.
Five fingers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meeuwis has his feet on Five fingers's thighs here. He's pushed Five fingers off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Five fingers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guus Meeuwis !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Brauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egil Skallagrimsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skallagrimsson has chosen Guardians of Aasgard as his entrance music. Bruno Brauer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Brauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Egil Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brauer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Skallagrimsson has managed to clinch.
Brauer is looking to break free of the clinch but Skallagrimsson has double underhooks.
Skallagrimsson manages to break the clinch.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Brauer with a series of wild strikes but Brauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skallagrimsson cracks Brauer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Bruno Brauer has been cut.
Skallagrimsson cracks a nice hook into Brauer's ribs.
Brauer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Skallagrimsson lands with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brauer doesn't seem bothered though.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skallagrimsson lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skallagrimsson working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skallagrimsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skallagrimsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brauer's head.
Skallagrimsson pushing down on Brauer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Skallagrimsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brauer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skallagrimsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skallagrimsson landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson controlling his opponent.
Skallagrimsson landing strikes from the mount.
Skallagrimsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skallagrimsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson landing strikes from the mount.
Skallagrimsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brauer?
Bruno Brauer's cut is getting worse.
Brauer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bruno Brauer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Skallagrimsson dominating with strikes here.
Skallagrimsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skallagrimsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egil Skallagrimsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Brauer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skallagrimsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brauer doesn't seem bothered though.
Skallagrimsson clinches.
Skallagrimsson has clasped his hands together around Brauer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Egil Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brauer, pushing him back against the cage.
Skallagrimsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Skallagrimsson working some strikes from top position.
Skallagrimsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brauer being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeez, Bruno Brauer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Brauer to sweep him here.
Skallagrimsson passes Brauer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skallagrimsson working over Brauer with some ground and pound. Brauer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skallagrimsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skallagrimsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Skallagrimsson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Brauer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Egil Skallagrimsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shayo Balamashano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Purple Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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284 lbs
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shayo Balamashano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Purple Haze!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balamashano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haze to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haze stops Balamashano from standing up.
Haze trying to control but Balamashano is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Balamashano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balamashano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balamashano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balamashano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balamashano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him.
Haze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balamashano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Balamashano is looking to stand up but Haze isn't so interested in that idea.
Balamashano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balamashano tries to get out of the position.
Balamashano keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Haze drops back looking for a leg! Balamashano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balamashano manages to kick Haze off! Haze jumps back into Balamashano's guard.
Haze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balamashano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him.
Haze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Balamashano trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haze misses with the combination.
Haze clinches up with Balamashano and pushes him back against the cage.
Balamashano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Balamashano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balamashano misses with an elbow over the top.
Balamashano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Balamashano with a knee to the head.
It looks like Purple Haze has been cut.
Balamashano misses with an elbow strike.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it misses.
Balamashano pushes off an throws an elbow but Haze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balamashano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haze wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balamashano landing knees to the head.
Haze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balamashano missing with knees to the body.
Haze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shayo Balamashano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Haze.
Balamashano throws an elbow that misses.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but Haze blocks it.
Balamashano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Haze is working for takedown but Balamashano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balamashano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haze's defenses.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balamashano is breathing heavily.
Haze blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haze is trying to drag Balamashano to the mat but Balamashano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balamashano throws an elbow that misses.
Balamashano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balamashano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it misses.
Haze blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balamashano lands a knee to the head.
Balamashano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balamashano missing with knees to the body.
Balamashano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balamashano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balamashano misses with an elbow over the top.
Haze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balamashano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haze wants a takedown.
Haze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it misses.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haze avoids it.
Balamashano trying to land knees to the body.
Balamashano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haze avoids the elbow strike from Balamashano, against the cage.
Balamashano throws an elbow but it misses.
Haze wants a takedown.
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Balamashano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Purple Haze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balamashano clinches but Haze breaks the clinch
and Haze counters with a three punch combo that has Balamashano backing up. Balamashano nods at Haze to acknowledge the strikes.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balamashano avoids it really well and circles away.
Balamashano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haze.
Purple Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balamashano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haze, pushing him back against the cage.
Haze is trying to drag Balamashano to the mat but Balamashano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shayo Balamashano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Haze.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balamashano throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balamashano throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balamashano.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haze gets control of Balamashano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Haze will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balamashano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haze.
No luck for Haze with that takedown attempt.
Balamashano wants to clinch but Haze slips to the side
and Haze holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Balamashano tries to land a knee to the head but Haze blocks with his arms.
Haze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balamashano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze is trying to drag Balamashano to the mat but Balamashano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Balamashano throws an elbow that misses.
Balamashano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haze decides to pull guard.
Haze has a closed guard, preventing Balamashano from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haze wants to sweep here but Balamashano controlling him for the moment.
Haze throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Balamashano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Haze is proving hard to escape from.
Haze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Balamashano preventing the sweep.
Haze manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Balamashano hang on?
Balamashano taking shots to the head.
Haze controlling his opponent.
Haze lands a heavy elbow.
Balamashano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Haze looking to control but Balamashano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balamashano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balamashano looks a forlorn figure.
Haze has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Balamashano's face.
Haze trying to control but Balamashano is having none of it.
Haze is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Balamashano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balamashano shrugs it off.
Balamashano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haze on the ground.
Haze trying to control but Balamashano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Haze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Purple Haze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Haze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balamashano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Balamashano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balamashano clinches but Haze breaks the clinch
and Haze counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balamashano tries to clinch but Haze moves away
and Haze counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balamashano's knee momentarily.
Balamashano closes the distance but Haze moves to the side
and Haze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haze dodges an elbow strike from Balamashano.
Haze has Balamashano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Haze pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Balamashano tumbling to the mat - Haze dives into Balamashano's guard.
Haze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haze wants to control from the top but Balamashano keeps moving.
Balamashano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haze is controlling him.
Haze trying to control but Balamashano is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Haze. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haze stops Balamashano from standing up.
Haze is stalling in the full guard.
Haze wants to control from the top but Balamashano keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Purple Haze.
A punch combination from Haze misses.
Balamashano closes the distance but Haze moves to the side
and Haze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze passes to side control.
Haze controlling the position from side mount.
Haze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Haze trying to control the action but Balamashano is working from the bottom.
Haze prevents Balamashano from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balamashano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Haze trying to control the position but Balamashano is working away.
Balamashano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haze trying to control the position but Balamashano is working away.
Purple Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shayo Balamashano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Haze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Haze!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Ostojic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostojic has chosen Wild Boys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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223 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksandar Ostojic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostojic throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Ostojic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ostojic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ostojic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Ostojic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostojic throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ostojic.
A combination from Ostojic does no damage.
Ostojic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostojic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ostojic throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Ostojic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ostojic misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Ostojic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos avoids the head kick by Ostojic.
Ostojic misses with a head kick.
Ostojic misses with a head kick.
Ostojic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
A big right from Santos misses.
Ostojic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Ostojic looks gassed!
Santos tries to land a front kick but Ostojic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ostojic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostojic ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Ostojic slips a jab from Santos.
Ostojic cracks the inside of Santos's front leg.
Ostojic misses with a hook to the body
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Ostojic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ostojic! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Aleksandar Ostojic has been cut.
Santos thows a big elbow that misses.
Ostojic being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control but Ostojic is working from the bottom.
Ostojic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
Ostojic keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dos Santos.
Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostojic misses with a head kick.
A jab from Santos misses.
Ostojic tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ostojic.
A head kick from Ostojic lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ostojic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dos Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Ostojic's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ostojic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ostojic misses the shot to the body.
Ostojic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ostojic duly obliges.
It looks like Dos Santos has been cut.
Ostojic swinging wildly here.
Ostojic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostojic lands a two punch combo.
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ostojic counters with a nice leg kick.
Ostojic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostojic manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ostojic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ostojic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostojic lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostojic throws a head kick that misses.
Ostojic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ostojic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos misses with an uppercut. Ostojic saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ostojic!
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Ostojic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aleksandar Ostojic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostojic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ostojic throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Ostojic slips under a jab from Santos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ostojic.
Ostojic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ostojic lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostojic was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Ostojic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostojic scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ostojic.
Ostojic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Ostojic moves away from the strike by Santos.
Ostojic misses with a head kick.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Ostojic misses.
Ostojic throws a combination that misses
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostojic lands a head kick!
Ostojic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Aleksandar Ostojic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ostojic misses.
Ostojic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ostojic's head backwards.
Ostojic scores with a head kick.
Ostojic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Ostojic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ostojic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ostojic scores with a head kick.
A big left from Santos misses.
Ostojic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ostojic misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostojic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostojic misses the shot to the body.
Ostojic cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostojic.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Ostojic moved out of range nicely.
Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ostojic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostojic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santos swings for the body but Ostojic moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos misses with a straight left.
Ostojic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Ostojic lands with a kick to the temple. Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Ostojic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ostojic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ostojic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ostojic throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos avoids the head kick by Ostojic.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Ostojic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santos avoids the head kick by Ostojic.
Ostojic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ostojic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostojic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ostojic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostojic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Ostojic cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
Ostojic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ostojic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ostojic tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos thumps Ostojic with a low kick.
Ostojic with a hook.
Santos misses with a combination
and Ostojic counters with a thumping low kick.
Ostojic connects with a high kick.
Ostojic throws a head kick that half lands.
Ostojic defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ostojic misses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Ostojic lands with a nice body kick.
Santos 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.
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!
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ostojic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ostojic throws a head kick that misses.
Santos throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ostojic tumbling to the canvas!
Ostojic is rocked!
Ostojic wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos wants to control from the top but Ostojic keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ostojic can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostojic is keeping the position for now.
Santos won't allow Ostojic to get back to his feet.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Santos stops Ostojic from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ostojic throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Ostojic ducks straight into an uppercut from Santos and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ostojic manages to regain guard straight away.
Ostojic is still in real trouble! Can Santos finish him?
Ostojic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos stands and throws Ostojic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos is staying tight to Ostojic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ostojic seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostojic is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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