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Bloodbath XIV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bass Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bass Rutten! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely. Rutten throws a head kick that misses. Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rutten in his tracks.
It looks like Bass Rutten has been cut. Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet. Rutten fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely. Tyson cracks Rutten with an open hand slap. This has been an exciting period of action! Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a one-two to the body. Rutten looks gassed! A cross from Tyson lands. Bass Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson. Rutten throws a head kick that misses. Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bass Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round. A cross from Tyson lands. Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tyson scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A right-left combo lands from Tyson. Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rutten. Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson blocks a jab. Tyson swinging wildly here.
Tyson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutten staying out of range there. Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away. Tyson swinging wildly here.
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Rutten closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rutten shoots in and bounces Tyson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Tyson is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up. Tyson seems keen to control Rutten's posture. Rutten stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutten fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rutten has a takedown stuffed. Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Horrible takedown by Rutten or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad. Tyson connects with a body shot. Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson lands a jab. Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutten dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Rutten's head and hops out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rutten shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease. Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Rutten backing up. Rutten nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes. Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Tyson is working the combinations to good effect here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards. Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bass Rutten's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range. Rutten shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten. Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tyson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well. Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the ropes.
Tyson throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease. Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around? Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Rutten is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position. Rutten tries to stand and escape but Tyson is controlling the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rutten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rutten tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Tyson manages to get to full guard.
Tyson trying to control the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyson slips under a jab. Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bass Rutten. Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten walks into a jab. Rutten throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely. Tyson moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nice shot lands for Tyson. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten wants to clinch and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body. Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rutten. Rutten shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tyson counter with a right hand. Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away. Tyson misses with the combination.
A left lands for Rutten. Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Rutten will be more careful next time no doubt. Rutten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away. Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Rutten. Tyson lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson. A right-left combo lands from Tyson. Tyson dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson. Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten. Rutten throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range. Tyson looks to land a combination. Rutten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rutten shoots and misses and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutten fails with the takedown. Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bass Rutten's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tyson throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease. Tyson scores with a decent looking hook. Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten. Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutten moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rutten changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Rutten manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Rutten misses and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rutten scores a takedown into full mount! Tyson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson wants to control but Rutten is having none of it. Tyson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rutten.
Tyson wants to hold on but Rutten pushes him away. Rutten fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tyson blocking the ground and pound. Rutten trying to control but Tyson is having none of it. Tyson wants to control but Rutten is having none of it. Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rutten throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rutten looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Tyson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyson wants to control but Rutten is having none of it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Rutten's attempts to control the action. Rutten prevents Tyson from getting the reversal. Rutten misses with a head shot. Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutten thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bass Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rutten trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tyson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Rutten 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.
Tyson wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rutten is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Tyson wants to stand but Rutten is controlling the position. Tyson wriggles free and stands up. Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson clobbers Rutten with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rutten misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piter Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cedric rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piter Greene has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piter Greene! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, cedric rodriguez! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like cedric rodriguez has been cut. rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side. Greene tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene pushes rodriguez up against the ropes in a clinch. rodriguez is trying to trip Greene. He has hold of a leg but Greene is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. rodriguez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Greene has his foot on rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though. rodriguez prevents Greene from getting back to his feet. rodriguez trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom. rodriguez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Greene is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of rodriguez, into his guard. rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
rodriguez looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well. Greene scoring with punches to the head and body. Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greene manages to get himself to full guard.
Greene managing to control the position. Greene wants to stand but rodriguez is controlling the position.
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. rodriguez wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Greene. Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for rodriguez on that attempt. Piter Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of cedric rodriguez. Greene scores a takedown into full mount! rodriguez tries to hold on but Greene pushes him away. rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Greene lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Greene tries to control but rodriguez wriggling away. Greene is really struggling to control rodriguez but he's trying to hold on to the position. rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. rodriguez gets back to half guard. rodriguez wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Still in half guard, Greene seems content to control. Greene is looking for a kimura but rodriguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage. Greene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Greene stops rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piter Greene dominated that round. The cut man is working on cedric rodriguez's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. rodriguez 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! Greene is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). cedric rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Tatarata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatarata comes into the arena with Thunderstruck-AC DC blaring out of the sound system. Monet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Indestructable. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Tatarata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Monet! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tatarata to score an easy takedown into full guard. Monet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatarata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Tatarata passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Monet misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monet actively working from the bottom here. Tatarata trying to mount his opponent but Monet defends it. Tatarata is trying to control. Monet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tatarata trying to mount his opponent but Monet defends it. Monet misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monet is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tatarata shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monet's guard. Monet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatarata is aware though and is defending well. Tatarata passes easily into side control. Nice work. Tatarata cracks Monet with a big elbow. Tatarata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Monet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Tatarata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Monet is looking for a sweep. Monet looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monet prevents Tatarata from improving position. Tatarata is looking to take a break and control but Monet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Monet explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Monet with a poor takedown and Tatarata counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. This has been an exciting period of action! Tatarata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Monet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Tatarata trying to mount his opponent but Monet defends it. Tatarata tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Monet. Monet is trying to stand back up but Tatarata is controlling him
Monet throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tatarata controlling the action here. Monet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Tatarata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Monet! Tatarata looking to secure an arm triangle but Monet defends it well. Monet can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monet taking shots to the head. Tatarata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Monet is trying desperately to improve position. Tatarata stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Monet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tatarata to the mat! Tatarata manages to get full guard. Tatarata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tatarata working for a guillotine from mount but Monet is in no mood to give up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomek Tatarata dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tatarata closes the distance and pushes Monet back into the ropes. With the fighters up against the ropes, Monet throws an elbow but misses. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Monet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tatarata's brow. Tatarata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Monet pulls him back up using the underhooks. Tatarata is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Monet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Monet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatarata.
Monet breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Monet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tatarata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatarata lands in his opponent's guard. Monet has his foot on Tatarata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatarata works his way back into a safe position though. Tatarata passes Monet's left leg - he's now in half guard. Tatarata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tatarata wants to take a breather but Monet is having none of it. Monet moves into full guard.
Monet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tatarata is controlling him. Tatarata trying to control but Monet is working from the bottom. Monet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatarata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Monet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatarata is aware though and is defending well. Tomek Tatarata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Monet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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. Tatarata drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tatarata has Monet in his guard. Monet landing with the ground and pound. Tatarata is looking to stand up but Monet isn't so interested in that idea. Tatarata wants to sweep here but Monet controlling him for the moment. Monet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Monet wants to pass the guard but Tatarata is keeping the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Tatarata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monet controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tatarata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monet! Tatarata gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Tatarata shoots and misses and Monet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomek Tatarata. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tatarata looking to control.
Tatarata wants to sweep here but Monet controlling him for the moment. Tatarata trying to control the position.
Tatarata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monet trying to control but Tatarata is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Monet doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatarata circles away.
Tatarata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monet to the mat! Monet manages to get full guard. Tatarata looking to pass the guard. Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet. Tatarata lands a couple of digs. Monet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatarata is aware though and is defending well. Tatarata trying to control but Monet is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Monet will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Monet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tatarata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Tatarata struggling a bit here. Monet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tatarata some visible discomfort.
Tatarata manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Monet is not content to let Tatarata control the position. Tatarata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monet is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Tatarata decides to stand and escape the position. Monet moves into range and clinches up with Tatarata. Monet misses with a hook from the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Monet wants a takedown but no success here.
Tatarata trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tatarata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tatarata has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Monet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatarata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomek Tatarata. That's going to take a lot out of him. Monet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monet doesn't succeed with the takedown and Tatarata counters with a takedown into side control. Tatarata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tatarata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Tatarata in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tatarata gets to mount! Monet was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. A nice elbow there by Tatarata. Tatarata with the ground and pound from mount. Tatarata punishing his opponent with strikes. Monet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Monet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tatarata is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Monet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Monet! Tatarata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard.
Tatarata lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tatarata works a leg free and moves into half guard. Monet looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Monet is looking to improve his position.
Monet looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Monet is trying to get back to full guard. Tatarata wants to pass the guard but Monet is defending well. Monet tries to kick Tatarata off but Tatarata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tatarata works his foot free and advances to mount. Monet slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Monet looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Tatarata escapes and gets back to his feet. Tatarata shoots for a double leg takedown but Monet sprawls well. He's pushed Tatarata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tatarata with a poor takedown and Monet counters by moving into the clinch. Monet jumps guard.
Tatarata trying to control the position from guard on top but Monet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomek Tatarata. I think Tatarata 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomek Tatarata!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meas Chanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meas Chanta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pepe Perez! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Perez tries to clinch but Chanta is having none of it. A head kick misses from Perez. Perez is looking to clinch. Chanta keeps the fight on the outside. Perez fails in his attempt to clinch. Perez throws a leg kick but Chanta moved away. Perez looks to land a left hand but Chanta moved out of range nicely. Perez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chanta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chanta keeps the fight on the outside. Chanta ducks under a wild hook from Perez. Perez tries to clinch up. Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perez tries to clinch there but Chanta circles away.
Perez avoids the head kick by Chanta.
Perez is looking to clinch but Chanta is avoiding it.
Perez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Perez tries to clinch but Chanta moves out of range. Chanta rushes Perez and presses him up against the ropes. Chanta connects with a knee to the head.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Perez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Chanta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Perez tries a knee to the head but Chanta blocks it.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanta blocks it with crossed arms. A short right from Chanta on the inside. Chanta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Perez looks gassed! Chanta lands a nice knee to the body. Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chanta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chanta scores a nice knee to the body.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body. Perez misses with an elbow strike.
Chanta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanta obliges. Chanta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chanta.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez missing with knees to the body.
Chanta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chanta.
Chanta avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Chanta digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanta connects with a knee to the head.
Perez scores a nice knee to the body.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chanta.
Chanta blocks an elbow strike. Chanta scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chanta is looking to control Perez's arms but Perez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chanta has his back to the ropes. Chanta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it. Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms. Chanta is trying to maintain a safe position but Perez gets an underhook and turns Chanta into the ropes. Chanta misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chanta avoids it. Chanta lands a knee to the head.
Chanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Chanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez landing knees to the body.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez misses with an elbow strike.
Chanta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Perez is keeping busy. Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body. Chanta takes an elbow to the temple. Perez misses with a knee to the head. Chanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Chanta blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanta looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez landing knees to the head.
Perez misses with an elbow over the top. A knee to the head by Chanta.
Chanta wants to stall.
Perez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Chanta trying to land knees to the body.
Perez lands an elbow inside that Chanta shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Perez misses with a knee strike.
Chanta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
Chanta tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Chanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Perez working Chanta over with knees to the body. Chanta lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those. Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanta blocks it with crossed arms. Chanta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chanta avoids it. Chanta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not. Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Chanta scores a nice knee to the body.
Chanta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chanta connects with a knee to the head.
Perez scores with a knee to the head.
Chanta lands a nice knee to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chanta tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Chanta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Chanta.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meas Chanta 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.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and Chanta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chanta missing with knees to the body.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanta missing with knees to the body.
Chanta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by Perez. Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Chanta trying to land knees to the body.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perez scores a nice knee to the body.
Chanta looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Perez lands an elbow that stopped Chanta in his tracks for a moment. Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage. Chanta digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chanta digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
Perez avoiding damage as Chanta throws knees to the body.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Chanta.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanta landing knees to the body.
Perez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Chanta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Chanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Chanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chanta avoids a wild elbow strike from Perez. Chanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body. Perez misses with a knee to the head. Perez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage. Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanta obliges. Perez misses with a knee to the head. Perez lands a knee to the head.
Chanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chanta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Meas Chanta has scored more points in the clinch so far. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanta with a knee to the head.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanta blocks it with crossed arms. Chanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms. Perez lands an elbow just above Chanta 's eye. Chanta managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chanta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Chanta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it. Chanta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Chanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chanta is defending well for now. Perez misses with a knee to the head. Chanta working Perez over with knees to the body. Chanta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Perez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chanta's brow. Perez misses with a knee to the head. Chanta lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those. Perez tries a knee to the head but Chanta blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Perez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chanta's brow. Chanta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple. Chanta lands a knee to the head.
Perez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chanta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
Chanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Perez throws an elbow that misses.
Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage. Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
Chanta looking to stall.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chanta landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chanta.
Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage. Perez with a knee to the head.
Chanta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage. Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez with a knee to the head.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
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. Chanta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
Chanta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Perez lands a nice elbow. Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Perez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
Chanta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chanta managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Perez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chanta avoids the damage to the body. Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta avoids the elbow strike from Perez, against the ropes.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chanta looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chanta working Perez over with knees to the body. Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez misses with a knee to the head. Chanta with a knee to the head.
Chanta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chanta lands a shoulder strike. Chanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body. Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Chanta effectively controlling the action here. Perez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meas Chanta dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Chanta has taken the fight into the clinch. Chanta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Chanta.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Chanta.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanta obliges. Perez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chanta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. With the fighters up against the ropes, Perez throws an elbow but misses. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chanta.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chanta.
Chanta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Perez misses with an elbow over the top. Chanta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chanta obliges. Chanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Perez. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Chanta.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chanta looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez misses with a knee to the head. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Chanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body. Chanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Perez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chanta's brow. Perez tries a knee to the head but Chanta blocks it.
Chanta scores with an uppercut up the middle. Perez tries a knee to the head but Chanta blocks it.
Chanta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Chanta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it. Chanta looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chanta.
Chanta lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those. Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perez up against the ropes. Perez blocks an elbow strike from Chanta.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Chanta.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanta blocks it with crossed arms. Chanta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Chanta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanta blocks it with crossed arms. Chanta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanta lands a knee to the head.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perez throws an elbow that misses.
Chanta lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those. Chanta lands a nice knee to the body. Chanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez lands a damaging elbow. Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chanta is defending well for now. Chanta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
Chanta avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
Perez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chanta landing knees to the body.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chanta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chanta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
Perez landing knees to the body.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Chanta lands a knee to the head.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but Chanta blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chanta scores a nice knee to the body.
Chanta scores a nice knee to the body.
Perez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chanta blocks it with crossed arms. Perez misses with an elbow over the top. Chanta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms. Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez misses with a knee to the head. Chanta scores with a knee to the head.
Chanta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Perez is keeping busy. Chanta missing with knees to the body.
Chanta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pepe Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Perez looking to throw knees to the head but Chanta is blocking nicely.
Chanta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Chanta is looking to control Perez's arms but Perez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chanta has his back to the ropes. Meas Chanta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chanta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms. Chanta trying to land knees to the body.
Perez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chanta lands a knee to the body.
Perez landing knees to the body.
Chanta lands a knee to the body.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chanta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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. Perez misses with a knee to the head. Perez tries to land knees in the clinch but Chanta avoids the damage to the body. Perez misses with a knee strike.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Chanta lands a knee to the head.
Chanta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chanta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chanta tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Chanta scores with a hook to the body. Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chanta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Perez lands a nice knee to the body. Chanta scores with a knee to the head.
Perez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chanta avoids it. Chanta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chanta tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Perez misses with a knee to the head. Perez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Chanta scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Meas Chanta showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chanta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meas Chanta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koos Kees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne NehmEnglund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NehmEnglund has chosen Y´all want a single - Korn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koos Kees! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magne NehmEnglund! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kees tries to close the distance and clinch but NehmEnglund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. NehmEnglund misses with a series of wild punches.
NehmEnglund swats away the attempt to clinch by Kees. Kees tries to close the distance and clinch up but NehmEnglund swats him away and circles back towards the center. NehmEnglund lands a nice hook to Kees's body. Kees takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kees tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but NehmEnglund paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kees doesn't manage to clinch there - NehmEnglund circles away.
NehmEnglund connects with a single shot there. Kees tries to clinch up but NehmEnglund circles away and keeps his distance. Kees walks straight into a right hand from NehmEnglund - that's dropped him! NehmEnglund jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kees from any more punishment! Kees complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Magne NehmEnglund!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nasty Nedser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasty Nedser has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nasty Nedser! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Booker! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nedser slaps away a takedown attempt from Booker, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nedser fails to land with a series of punches.
Nedser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nedser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Booker fails with a takedown attempt. Left hook, right uppercut from Nedser.
It looks like David Booker has been cut. Nedser misses the jab. Nedser missing with a left hand there. Booker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Booker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nedser's guard. Nedser wants to sweep but no luck. Booker advances to half guard. Nedser wants to get back to full guard. Booker tries to pass to full mount but Nedser defends it. Booker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nedser does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Booker seems to be working for a kimura but Nedser defends the submission attempt. Booker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Nedser is trying to get back to full guard. Booker content to control rather than advance. Booker passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nedser working to try and regain half guard.
Nedser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nedser tries to get out of the position. Nedser prevents Booker from taking his back. Nedser tries to control Booker's body but Booker pushes him off. Nedser squirms to his side and now Booker has his back! Nedser defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nedser trying to control the hands but Booker breaks the grip. I really don't envy Nedser right now.
Booker is looking to control Nedser but Nedser is wriggling around and keeping busy. Booker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nedser kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Nedser is trying to stand back up. Nedser won't enjoy being in this position. Booker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nedser is tapping - it's over boys! Booker picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Booker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Tallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukko Hemuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tallo comes to the ring accompanied by DJ Distance-Mistral. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manuel Tallo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kukko Hemuli! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hemuli thows a body shot but no joy. Tallo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hemuli tries to avoid it but Tallo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hemuli to the ground. Hemuli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hemuli misses with an uppercut. Hemuli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hemuli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tallo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tallo defending well as Hemuli loads up on a big left hand. Tallo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hemuli's waist but Hemuli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tallo off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Tallo. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters circling - Hemuli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hemuli misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tallo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kukko Hemuli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tallo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tallo blocks a jab. Tallo has a takedown stuffed. Hemuli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hemuli misses with a hook. Tallo ducked under it nicely. No joy there for Hemuli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hemuli lands with a nice body punch. Hemuli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hemuli tries to bum rush Tallo with a series of wild strikes but Tallo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hemuli jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hemuli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tallo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hemuli. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tallo walks into a left hand.
Tallo is rocked! Tallo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hemuli as he avoids it easily. Oh Tallo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tallo slips under a jab from Hemuli. Tallo seems to have got his legs back now. Hemuli catches Tallo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hemuli throws an overhand right that has Tallo reeling! Hemuli follows up with more punches and Tallo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kukko Hemuli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between redd it (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic has chosen Duran duran - Wild Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, redd it! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filipovic misses with a low kick.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Filipovic lands a head kick!
It looks like redd it has been cut. it could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Filipovic scores with a hook to the body. it takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick misses from Filipovic. it blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses. Filipovic lands a big head kick that sends it tumbling to the mat! Filipovic takes a step backwards and waves it back to his feet - he wants the finish! Filipovic throws a nice inside leg kick. it throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Filipovic throws a quick head kick that knocks it silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Filipovic is up on the ropes, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirko Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Wright! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taco Train! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Train moves away from the strike by Wright. Train is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Train closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Train lands in his opponent's guard. Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Train is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wright keeping full guard, as Train tries to pass. Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Train. Train looking to pass the guard. Train trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Train postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Train postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Wright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Train. Train fails to land the takedown. Train is looking to clinch. Horrible takedown by Train or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright which made him look bad. Aaron Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Train. Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch. Train tries to score a body lock takedown but Wright shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Train tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
Train has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Train goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Train looks gassed! Train looking for a takedown. Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Wright. Train goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright. Wright lands a nice uppercut. Train can't get the takedown.
A short right from Wright. Wright lands with a right to the head. Wright scores with a shot to the side of Train's head. A hook to the body from Wright.
Wright lands with a left to the head. Wright scores with a shot to the side of Train's head. Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wright lands with a light punch inside. Wright lands with a light punch inside. Wright stalls. Train takes a shot to the head. Train takes a shot to the head. Train goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Train walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Train takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Train takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Train shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense. Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright lands a nice hook to Train's body. Train takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Train takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Train is rocked! Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Train is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him? Wright has managed to clinch.
Train seems to have recovered his senses. Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trains head. This has been an exciting period of action! Wright lands a right hand. Wright works on Train's body with a couple of short punches. Wright stops a takedown attempt from Train.
A short right from Wright. Wright stalling the fight.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Wright lands with a right to the head. Train wants a takedown.
Wright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wright scores with a nice hook to the head. Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wright stops a takedown attempt from Train.
Train takes a shot to the head. Wright is pressed up against the ropes. Train has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wright moves into the clinch. A short left from Wright. Train is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks. Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wright lands a hook to the side of the head. Train is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks. A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Wright is pressed up against the ropes. Train has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Wright is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wright scores with a jab. Wright lands an overhand right. Jab by Wright. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. No luck with that takedown attempt from Train. Wright stuns Train with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wright dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Train tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Train needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there. Aaron Wright is winning the standup battle so far. Wright connects with a body shot. Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Train decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wright regains full guard. Nicely done. Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Train's guard. Train is trying to keep Wright in close.
Train is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Wright wants to control but Train is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Train with the ground and pound but Wright uses the opportunity to regain guard. Wright keeping moving, preventing Train from controlling successfully. Train stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control. Wright tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Train trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wright tries to hold on but Train postures up. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Train in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wright tries to reverse the position but Train maintains control. Train throwing strikes here but Wright is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Train tries to control but Wright wriggling away. Train working Wright over with strikes here. Train cracks Wright 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. Train trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Train moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wright has worked his arm free - good work by Wright!
Wright looks to move to half guard but instead Train has passed into mount! Damn! Wright in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Train looking to ground and pound but Wright is blocking nicely. Train jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wright is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wright and Train has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Train working away. Train throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Train is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Train has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Train throwing strikes but missing, from side control. 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 Aaron Wright will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Train dives in and grabs Wright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes down on Train's head and hops out. Taco Train is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Train looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Wright looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train. Train missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Wright wants to control but Train is keeping busy.
Train is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer. Train throws a strike but Wright avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Train trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Train loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Train fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Train shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Aaron Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Train. Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Train sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wright lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Train is defended easily by Wright. Wright scores with a jab to the body. Train takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Train drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Train throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wright controlling Train's posture. Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Train trying to move into half guard but instead Wright has managed to sweep! Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Train preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Train is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Train swivels though and keeps the full guard. Train trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Train managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Train is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Train tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Wright tries to bum rush Train with a series of wild strikes but Train uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Train scores with a takedown into Wright's guard. Train postures up and lands a big shot to Wright's brow. Train is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control. Train pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Train really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Train has Wright up against the ropes in a clinch.
Train is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Train blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Train wants a takedown.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head. Train wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaron Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Train. Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Train backwards. Train has Wright pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Train is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wright to the mat. Wright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wright controlling Train's posture. Train postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wright has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Train thows a big elbow that misses. Train is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control. Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Train wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Train fails with a takedown attempt. Train displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
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. Train scores a takedown into full mount! Train trying to control but Wright is having none of it. Train prevents Wright from getting the reversal. Train working Wright over with strikes here. Taco Train has got the better of the ground game so far. Train is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wright can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Train connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wright is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Train thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't. Train working Wright over with strikes here. Train postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wright looks a forlorn figure.
Train can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape. Poor strikes thrown by Train there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wright has left one of his arms exposed and Train doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wright screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taco Train! Taco Train is the new welterweight champion!
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