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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramoan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza's entrance music is No Love. A fine choice. Edson de Souza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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149 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edson de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramoan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva misses with a hook. de Souza ducked under it nicely.
de Souza is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and de Souza counters with a nice kick to the body.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and de Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
de Souza controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva shoots and misses
and de Souza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva shoots and misses
and de Souza counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check.
Edson de Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramoan Silva.
Silva looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from de Souza, right into the meat.
Silva tries for a takedown but de Souza circles away easily
and de Souza counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by de Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from de Souza.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
de Souza throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
de Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
de Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Souza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
de Souza throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ramoan Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
de Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Ramoan Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and de Souza counters with a nice body kick.
de Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
de Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva fails with the takedown
and de Souza counters with a straight right hand.
de Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the position but de Souza postures up.
de Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva is looking for a triangle here but de Souza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
de Souza advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson de Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramoan Silva's cut.
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.
de Souza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and de Souza counters with a nice body kick.
de Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a takedown
and de Souza counters with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for de Souza.
de Souza thumps Silva with a low kick.
de Souza lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
de Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with de Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
de Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
de Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
de Souza lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
de Souza prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
de Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Edson de Souza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson de Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramoan Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
de Souza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva with a poor takedown
and de Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva working a defensive guard but de Souza passes into half guard.
de Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to kick de Souza off in order to stand up. de Souza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
de Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Souza taking a breather here.
de Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Souza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ramoan Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
de Souza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva!
de Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Souza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
de Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson de Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well de Souza 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson de Souza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azad Naja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronimus Roidrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronimus Roidrage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
175 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azad Naja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronimus Roidrage!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Naja is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Naja passes Roidrage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Roidrage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naja's back!
Naja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roidrage trying to control from half guard but Naja is working away.
Naja manages to get to full guard.
Naja trying to control the position.
Roidrage wants to control from the top but Naja keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roidrage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roidrage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roidrage is one step ahead there.
Naja keeping moving, preventing Roidrage from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roidrage wants to control from the top but Naja keeps moving.
Roidrage won't allow Naja to sweep him here.
Roidrage throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naja keeping moving, preventing Roidrage from controlling successfully.
Naja keeping full guard, as Roidrage tries to pass.
Roidrage is posturing up here but Naja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Roidrage tries to roll out but it's too tight and Roidrage has to tap! Slick submission there by Naja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azad Naja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manres kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aqualung - Jethro Tull. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Son Goku enters the cage!
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22
187 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Manres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Manres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manres defends it easily.
Manres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manres landing some decent shots from guard.
Goku wants to sweep but no luck.
Manres advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku trying to control but Manres postures up.
Manres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Goku!
BOOM! Manres connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Manres working the ground and pound effectively.
Manres postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Goku in real trouble here! The ref calls for Goku to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Manres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baluu comes to the cage accompanied by If I ruled the world - Nas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Baluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baluu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. Baluu tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baluu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Baluu.
Donk. Baluu catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Baluu ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Baluu scores with a punch to the head.
Baluu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baluu misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Baluu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baluu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Baluu throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Baluu avoids the body shot from Penn.
Baluu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Baluu misses
and Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to advance position but Baluu won't allow it.
Penn wants to control but Baluu is keeping him busy.
Baluu manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baluu wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baluu wants to sweep but no luck.
Baluu keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baluu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Baluu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baluu wants to stand back up but Penn manages to pass into side control.
Baluu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Penn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baluu struggling a bit here.
Baluu is looking for a sweep.
Baluu stops Penn from passing to mount.
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baluu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn works to advance to full mount. Baluu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn forces the positional change into back control.
Penn is trying to stick to Baluu's back but Baluu is turning into Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baluu.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baluu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baluu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baluu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Baluu trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Baluu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baluu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penn is working Baluu over against the cage.
Penn blocks a body shot from Baluu.
Baluu struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn is leaning against Baluu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Baluu lands a shoulder strike.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baluu.
Nice body punch from Baluu.
Baluu misses with the head strike.
Baluu swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Baluu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baluu struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Baluu working aggressively here.
Baluu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baluu swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Penn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baluu regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn stays in close to Baluu's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Penn is pressing down on Baluu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baluu is holding on for now.
Baluu wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Baluu is trying to stand.
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.
Baluu is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cassius Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baluu just misses with a punch to the body.
Baluu misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Baluu misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into Baluu's guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Baluu keeps moving.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baluu wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Baluu is retaining full guard.
Penn advances position into side control!
Baluu can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baluu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Penn tries for a kimura but Baluu is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from side mount.
Baluu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baluu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Penn eats them both and turns towards Baluu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baluu throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
A big left from Baluu misses.
Baluu misses with a hook
and Baluu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baluu takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Baluu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn closes the distance and pushes Baluu back into the cage.
Baluu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baluu's elbow.
A hook to the body from Baluu.
Baluu scores with a shoulder strike.
Baluu struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baluu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baluu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baluu.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Baluu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baluu lands a shot to the body.
Penn digs a right hand into Baluu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baluu's gas tank.
Baluu takes a shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baluu or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn blocking some punches.
Baluu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baluu backwards.
Baluu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn digs a right hand into Baluu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baluu's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Baluu throws a head punch that misses.
Penn trying to stall but Baluu improves his position.
Baluu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baluu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baluu has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baluu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bas Baluu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn moves out of range as Baluu strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn forces Baluu back against the cage and clinches.
Baluu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baluu misses with the head strike.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baluu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baluu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bas Baluu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn tries a body shot but Baluu blocks it.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baluu backwards.
Baluu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn pushes Baluu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baluu working aggressively here.
Baluu misses with a punch on the inside.
Baluu misses with the head strike.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Baluu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a shot to the body.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baluu has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn has picked Baluu up - he's going for a ride! Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baluu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baluu won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn moves into full mount! Baluu won't be happy about that!
Baluu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baluu working to try and regain half guard.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baluu is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Penn 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Penn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Bauer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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290 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bauer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer with a nice cross.
Bauer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bauer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacroix misses with a kick to the body.
Bauer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bauer throws a hook but Lacroix avoids it easily.
Bauer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bauer feints and as Lacroix raises his hands in defense, Bauer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bauer looking to sit in guard and control but Lacroix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lacroix stopping the sweep attempt from Bauer.
Bauer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bauer keeping moving, preventing Lacroix from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix won't allow Bauer to sweep him here.
Bauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacroix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lacroix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bauer on the ground.
Bauer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lacroix preventing the sweep.
Lacroix passes Bauer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bauer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bauer wants to control the action here but instead Lacroix manages to pass to full mount!
Bauer is trying to stand.
Bauer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lacroix has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix content just to control the position here.
Lacroix wants to control the pace but Bauer is squirming around nicely.
Lacroix avoids the attempt from Bauer to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bauer is looking to improve his position but Lacroix isn't that keen on the idea.
Bauer tries to hold on but Lacroix postures up.
Bauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lacroix wants to control the pace but Bauer is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bauer tries to reverse the position but Lacroix maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bauer 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.
Bauer moves out of range of the body kick from Lacroix.
Bauer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bauer tries to land a leg kick but Lacroix saw it coming and moves away.
Bauer looks to land a combination but Lacroix avoids it well.
Lacroix gets caught flat footed, as Bauer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacroix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bauer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lacroix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Bauer misses.
Lacroix misses with a kick to the body.
Lacroix throws a chopping leg kick but Bauer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacroix finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bauer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacroix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bauer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer scores with a nice head shot.
Lacroix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniel Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bauer throws a hook but Lacroix avoids it easily.
Lacroix throws a leg kick but Bauer checks it.
The crowd cheers as Bauer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lacroix doesn't seem phased though.
Bauer misses with a double jab.
Bauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lacroix cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg.
Lacroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacroix.
Lacroix takes a swing at Bauer's ribcage but misses.
Lacroix throws an off balance right hand
and Bauer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacroix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bauer.
Bauer takes the fight into the clinch.
Bauer tries to break the clinch but Lacroix is controlling the position.
Lacroix misses with a punch to the body.
Bauer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix scores with a spinning back kick!
Lacroix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bauer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacroix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bauer scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lacroix is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bauer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bauer punching from mount but Lacroix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer prevents Lacroix from getting the reversal.
Bauer controlling his opponent.
Bauer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lacroix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lacroix tries to get out of the position.
Bauer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bauer controlling from the full mount.
Bauer tries to control but Lacroix wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bauer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lacroix kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bauer looking to ground and pound but Lacroix is blocking nicely.
Bauer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lacroix is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer tries to control but Lacroix wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Bauer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bauer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauer.
Bauer slips under a jab from Lacroix.
Bauer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bauer takes a swing at Lacroix's ribcage but misses.
Bauer tries to clinch but Lacroix moves away
and Lacroix counters with a nice body kick.
Bauer lands with an uppercut that bounces Lacroix off the cage and back into rage.
Bauer fails to land with a series of punches.
Bauer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lacroix as he jumps to the side.
Lacroix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bauer throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacroix.
Lacroix lands with a good body shot.
Lacroix cracks Bauer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bauer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacroix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bauer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bauer tries for a takedown but Lacroix circles away easily
and Lacroix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lacroix misses with a body shot.
Bauer moves in looking to clinch but Lacroix pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacroix. Bauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Lacroix is predictable there
and Bauer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Lacroix misses
and Bauer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacroix is looking to wear down Bauer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacroix clobbers Bauer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bauer misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bauer.
Bauer lands with a cross.
Bauer misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacroix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lacroix slaps away a takedown attempt from Bauer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bauer.
Bauer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacroix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lacroix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacroix thuds his shin into the meat of Bauer's side.
Lacroix throws out a powerful jab.
Bauer with a poor takedown
and Lacroix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bauer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bauer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacroix can pounce on him.
Bauer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lacroix finds it's way round the side to connect with Bauer's head.
Lacroix connects with a nice looking jab.
Bauer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lacroix makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bauer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lacroix counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacroix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Lacroix - that landed with a thud.
Lacroix breaks the clinch.
Bauer misses with a right hand
and Lacroix counters with an outside leg kick.
Bauer is looking to clinch but Lacroix is avoiding it.
Bauer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with an inside leg kick.
Bauer drops his hands momentarily and Lacroix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lacroix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lacroix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bauer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bauer checks a leg kick.
Lacroix slips a jab and a cross from Bauer.
Lacroix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer ducks right into an uppercut from Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a kick to the body.
Lacroix lands a nice shot that snaps Bauer's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer misses the shot to the body.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacroix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Lacroix.
Lacroix scoring well with a low kick there.
Daniel Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacroix throws a series of punches but Bauer avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lacroix.
Lacroix slips under a jab.
Lacroix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bauer checks it well.
Lacroix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bauer is out of range and Lacroix settles back down.
Lacroix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bauer throws a combination that misses
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacroix staying out of range there.
Bauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bauer misses with an uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacroix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bauer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacroix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacroix gets a clinch.
Bauer tries to circle away but Lacroix has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacroix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Lacroix.
Jack Bauer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bauer manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix thuds a left hand into Bauer's body.
Bauer wants to land a leg kick but Lacroix is out of range.
Bauer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacroix tries to avoid it but Bauer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacroix to the ground. Lacroix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacroix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Lacroix closes the distance and clinches.
Bauer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bauer stalling the fight.
Lacroix tries to throw a body punch but Bauer avoids it by throwing Lacroix back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lacroix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bauer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bauer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Melbrooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Buried Alive- Avenged Sevenfold. Melbrooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead - Smiling like a killer. This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Becker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Melbrooks!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Melbrooks.
Becker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melbrooks moves away.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Becker counters with a right hand to the body.
John Melbrooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
Melbrooks misses the jab.
A low kick from Melbrooks misses
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melbrooks thinking.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
letting Becker counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Melbrooks misses
and Becker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Melbrooks
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Becker counters with a left to the body.
Becker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melbrooks throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Melbrooks misses
letting Becker counter with a right hand.
Melbrooks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Melbrooks misses
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Melbrooks looks gassed!
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melbrooks thinking.
Becker's corner calls for a 1-2. Becker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melbrooks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Melbrooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melbrooks throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melbrooks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Becker lands with an uppercut that bounces Melbrooks off the cage and back into rage.
Melbrooks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melbrooks thinking.
A head kick by Melbrooks misses
and Becker counters with a nice uppercut.
Becker lands a slapping body shot.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Becker counters with a leg kick.
Becker connects with a high kick.
Becker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Becker.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
letting Becker counter with a right hand.
John Melbrooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Becker.
Becker gets a takedown into half guard.
Melbrooks won't allow Becker to pass to mount.
Becker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Becker is pressing down on Melbrooks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melbrooks is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is controlling the pace.
Becker is nestled in close to Melbrooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Becker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becker wants to pass to mount but Melbrooks is defending the position.
Melbrooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Becker.
Becker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melbrooks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Melbrooks.
Becker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker is pushing down on Melbrooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Melbrooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Becker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Melbrooks trying to get back to full guard but Becker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Becker looking to finish with strikes here!
Becker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Becker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Becker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Becker wants to control the pace but Melbrooks is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Becker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Melbrooks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Becker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melbrooks keeps working.
Becker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Becker is looking to pass Melbrooks's guard but actually Melbrooks recovers to full guard.
Becker stopping the sweep attempt from Melbrooks.
Becker pushes down on Melbrooks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Melbrooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melbrooks won't allow Becker to pass to mount.
Becker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melbrooks defending well though.
Becker is pressing down on Melbrooks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melbrooks is holding on for now.
Melbrooks trying to control here.
Becker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Becker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Becker throwing shots but Melbrooks is blocking nicely.
Becker wants to free his trapped foot but Melbrooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melbrooks wants to get back to full guard.
Becker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Becker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melbrooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Becker.
Becker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker thows a huge punch but Melbrooks dodges it nicely.
Becker wants to pass the guard but Melbrooks is defending well.
Melbrooks trying to hold on to Becker's head to control him but Becker postures up.
Melbrooks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melbrooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Becker.
Becker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Melbrooks tries to roll over but Becker keeps him under 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.
Becker is looking to take a break and control but Melbrooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Becker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Becker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melbrooks is staying active underneath Becker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Becker trying to pass the guard but Melbrooks defending well.
Becker is working hard here to advance position.
Becker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melbrooks defending well though.
Becker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melbrooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Becker dominated that second 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.
A head kick by Melbrooks misses
letting Becker counter with a right hand.
Melbrooks swings widly with a right hand
and Becker counters with a left to the body.
Melbrooks takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melbrooks.
Melbrooks misses with the body kick
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melbrooks looks to throw a body kick
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melbrooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melbrooks walks into a stiff left hand from Becker.
Melbrooks throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melbrooks moves to clinch but Becker breaks away
letting Becker counter with a right hand.
Melbrooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Melbrooks misses
and Melbrooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Becker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melbrooks thows a leg kick but Becker checks it
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Becker scoring well with a low kick there.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Becker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melbrooks looks to clinch
and Becker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Melbrooks's knee momentarily.
Becker lands with a nice body punch.
Becker connects with a leg kick. Melbrooks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Becker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becker scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Becker counters with a low kick, right behind Melbrooks 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melbrooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Becker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melbrooks momentarily.
Becker connects with a body shot that sends Melbrooks's belly button to the back.
Becker throws a shot to the body.
Becker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Melbrooks sprawls well initially but Becker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melbrooks keeps working.
Becker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Becker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Melbrooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Becker.
Becker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Becker there.
Becker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Becker lands with a punch from half guard.
Becker thows a huge punch but Melbrooks dodges it nicely.
Melbrooks trying to hold on to Becker's head to control him but Becker postures up.
Becker uses his free foot to push down on Melbrooks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Melbrooks.
Becker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Melbrooks is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Melbrooks tries to hold on but Becker pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Becker clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Melbrooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Becker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melbrooks manages to avoid it.
Melbrooks throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Becker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melbrooks misses with a leg kick
and Becker counters with a nice body shot.
Becker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melbrooks avoids the body shot from Becker.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Becker counters with a good low kick that Melbrooks was not able to check.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melbrooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Becker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Becker scores with a sloppy right hand. Melbrooks should have avoided that one.
Melbrooks throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters with a nice body shot.
Melbrooks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Melbrooks throws a lazy head kick
and Becker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melbrooks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Becker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melbrooks throws a leg kick
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Becker - just one landing.
Melbrooks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Becker scores with a nice strike.
Becker gets a takedown into half guard.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Becker throws a strike but Melbrooks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is stalling in the full guard.
Becker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Becker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Becker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Melbrooks's legs.
The referee asks Becker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Becker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gabriel Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Becker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Becker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Melbrooks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Becker working the strikes but Melbrooks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Becker is looking to advance position but Melbrooks won't allow it.
Becker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Becker prevents Melbrooks from improving his position.
Melbrooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Becker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Becker.
Becker trying to pass the guard but Melbrooks defending well.
Melbrooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Becker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Becker trying to mount his opponent but Melbrooks defends it.
Becker looks to land a strike but Melbrooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Becker had his way with John Melbrooks in that round.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Melbrooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melbrooks won't be happy with that.
Melbrooks prevents Becker from improving position.
Melbrooks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Becker wants to control but Melbrooks is keeping him busy.
Melbrooks trying to remain calm as Becker controls from the top position.
Becker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Becker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Becker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melbrooks dodges the ground and pound from Becker.
Becker tries to score with some ground and pound. Melbrooks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Becker working away.
Melbrooks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Becker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Melbrooks struggling a bit here.
Becker working the ground and pound.
Melbrooks is looking to reverse the position.
Becker throwing strikes but Melbrooks manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Becker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Melbrooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Becker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melbrooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Becker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Melbrooks is not content to let Becker control the position.
Becker cracks Melbrooks with a big right hand but Melbrooks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Becker happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Becker working away.
Melbrooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Becker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Melbrooks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Melbrooks trying to control from Becker's half guard. Becker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Melbrooks from controlling successfully.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Melbrooks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Melbrooks throws a body kick the misses
and Becker counters with a right hand to the body.
Becker lands a jab to Melbrooks's midsection.
Melbrooks wants to clinch
and Becker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Becker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Becker counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Becker finds it's target.
Melbrooks thows a leg kick but Becker checks it
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Becker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Becker!
Gabriel Becker retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Louis Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Macey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frank Macey enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilhelm Louis Stern!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Macey!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macey shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there
and Macey counters with a thumping low kick.
Stern looks to land a body kick but Macey moved away.
Macey lands a head shot.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Macey counters with a nice leg kick.
Macey misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macey's knee momentarily.
Stern connects with a solid leg kick.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Macey is out of range.
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macey looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Macey throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab.
Macey thows a body shot but no joy.
Stern throws a leg kick but Macey moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern wants to land a leg kick but Macey is out of range.
Macey throws a sloppy head kick
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilhelm Louis Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Macey throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macey moves away.
Macey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stern counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stern lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Macey misses with the body kick
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Macey misses
and Stern counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Macey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Macey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stern looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macey pulls his head out easily.
Macey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macey is trying to control. Stern wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is looking to control Macey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stern!
Macey breaks from Stern's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Macey with a couple of short strikes.
Macey trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stern is wriggling around trying to escape.
Macey goes for an armbar but Stern turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stern.
Stern trying to control but Macey is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macey looking for a sweep. Not yet Macey, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Louis Stern dominated that round.
That's time! Stern's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macey.
Stern throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stern wants to slow Macey down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilhelm Louis Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macey throws a right hand that misses
letting Stern counter with a right hand.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Macey is out of range.
A low kick from Stern is predictable there
so Macey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stern is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Macey from controlling successfully.
Stern trying to control the position here.
Macey trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Macey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Macey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macey throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Macey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Macey looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
Stern moves out of range of the leg kick from Macey.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Macey misses with a takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilhelm Louis Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Macey.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macey misses the jab.
Stern is looking to chop away at Macey's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macey counters with a body kick.
Stern cracks Macey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Macey on the side of the head.
Macey thumps Stern with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Macey
and Stern counters with a good low kick that Macey was not able to check.
Stern thows a leg kick but Macey checks it
and Macey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macey moves out of range of the body kick.
Stern lands a glancing blow to the side of Macey's head.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Macey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern lands a jab to the nose.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Macey counters with a nice body kick.
Stern throws a head kick but Macey moves out of range.
Macey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern misses with a head kick.
Macey misses with a leg kick
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Louis Stern dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Macey does no damage.
Stern throws a low kick but Macey avoids it.
Macey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stern misses with a wild body shot.
Macey defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Macey misses with a takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a body kick that stops Macey in his tracks momentarily.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Macey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Macey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stern's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macey looks to land a strike but Stern avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey throwing strikes but missing.
Stern is trying to keep Macey in close.
Stern pulls Macey in close to his closed guard and prevents Macey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Macey from controlling successfully.
Macey postures up.
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.
Macey postures up and lands a big shot to Stern's brow.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macey preventing the sweep.
Macey stands and throws Stern's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stern is looking to regain half guard here but Macey keeps moving and retains side control.
Stern wants to control but Macey postures up.
Stern is not content to let Macey control the position.
Macey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stern!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macey wants to control the pace but Stern is squirming around nicely.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Macey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Macey looking to control but Stern is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Stern wants to hold on but Macey pushes him away.
Macey unloading with bombs!
Macey lands a nice shot to the head.
Macey thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Macey really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Macey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macey, right into the meat.
Macey misses with a hook
and Stern counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Macey
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Stern misses.
The fighters circling - Macey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Stern lands but Macey takes it in his stride.
Macey shoots for a double leg takedown but Stern sprawls well. He's pushed Macey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stern motions for Macey to come forward. Stern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Macey misses the body punch
and Stern counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macey's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey avoids the head kick by Stern.
Macey tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Stern misses with a hook to the body
letting Macey counter with a right hand.
Macey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stern sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macey somewhat.
Macey throws a solid leg kick but Stern takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Macey.
Nice shot lands for Stern.
A big right from Macey misses.
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.
Stern throws a leg kick
and Macey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stern controlling the position.
Macey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macey content to stall in guard here.
Macey throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stern working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macey.
Macey looking to pass the guard.
Macey throws a big right hand that misses.
Macey postures up in Stern's guard and throws a big left but Stern blocks it.
Stern is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Macey trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wilhelm Louis Stern wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Macey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stern misses with a body shot
and Macey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stern won't be happy with that.
Stern regains half guard.
Macey is trying to control. Stern wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macey is looking to pass Stern's guard but actually Stern recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Frank Macey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Macey counters with a nice leg kick.
Stern lets loose with a powerful body kick. Macey will feel that in the morning.
Macey with a poor takedown
and Stern counters with a one-two to the body.
Stern misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stern fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macey moves out of range of the leg kick from Stern.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Macey down.
Macey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macey fails with the takedown.
Macey needs to keep his hands up - Stern had a free shot at his head there.
Macey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stern lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stern thows a leg kick but Macey checks it
and Macey counters with a straight right hand.
Stern lands a nice shot to the body.
Macey shoots and misses
and Stern counters with a leg kick.
Wilhelm Louis Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Macey.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern cracks a nice hook into Macey's ribs.
Stern throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macey misses with a right hand
and Stern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Stern lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macey. That did some damage!
A head kick from Stern lands but Macey takes it in his stride.
Macey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macey circles away quickly and effectively.
Macey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stern lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stern throws a head kick that half lands.
Macey misses with a takedown attempt
and Stern counters with a good low kick that Macey was not able to check.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern cracks the inside of Macey's front leg.
Macey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern cracks Macey with an open hand slap.
Stern lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macey. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stern counters with a good low kick that Macey was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Stern catches Macey right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Louis Stern showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stern has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Louis Stern!
Wilhelm Louis Stern retains his light heavyweight title!
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