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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duce Malatesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malatesta comes to the cage accompanied by Fly Me Courageous. Yermolai has chosen Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duce Malatesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yermolai throws a jab but it's blocked by Malatesta.
Yermolai drives through with a takedown into Malatesta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yermolai stands up over Malatesta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yermolai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yermolai is looking to work some ground and pound but Malatesta has wrist control.
Yermolai throws a big right hand that misses.
Yermolai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yermolai tries to free his leg and advance position but Malatesta is retaining full guard.
Yermolai postures up in Malatesta's guard and throws a big left but Malatesta blocks it.
Yermolai is looking to work some ground and pound but Malatesta has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malatesta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yermolai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yermolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Malatesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yermolai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yermolai is looking to pass into half guard but Malatesta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Malatesta is in guard.
Yermolai is looking for a triangle here but Malatesta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yermolai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Malatesta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yermolai looking for a sweep but Malatesta has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Yermolai tries to hold on but Malatesta pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malatesta prevents Yermolai from improving his position.
Yermolai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yermolai wants to control but Malatesta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yermolai wants to get back to full guard.
Malatesta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yermolai manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yermolai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yermolai is trying to work for a kimura but Malatesta is defending well.
Yermolai prevents Malatesta from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malatesta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yermolai advances to half guard.
Malatesta actively working from the bottom here.
Yermolai thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malatesta to regain full guard.
Malatesta keeping moving, preventing Yermolai from controlling successfully.
Yermolai distracts Malatesta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yermolai passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yermolai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yermolai defending well as Malatesta loads up on a big left hand.
Malatesta throws a big shot that misses.
Malatesta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yermolai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yermolai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yermolai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Malatesta is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malatesta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aleksandr Yermolai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yermolai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malatesta manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yermolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Malatesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yermolai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malatesta is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malatesta pushes Yermolai off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malatesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malatesta slips under a jab.
Yermolai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yermolai moves away from the strike by Malatesta.
Yermolai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malatesta avoids it really well and circles away.
Malatesta misses the jab.
Malatesta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yermolai shoots for a takedown but Malatesta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duce Malatesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yermolai .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yermolai loads up on a big right hand but Malatesta slips the punch.
Yermolai moves away from the strike by Malatesta.
Malatesta throws a lazy right hand but Yermolai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malatesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yermolai moves away.
Yermolai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malatesta circles away.
Yermolai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yermolai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yermolai is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yermolai swings around for an armbar but Malatesta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yermolai 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta with a nice head shot there.
Yermolai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malatesta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malatesta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yermolai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yermolai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malatesta forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yermolai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malatesta's guard.
Yermolai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yermolai stopping the sweep attempt from Malatesta.
Yermolai throws a strike but Malatesta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yermolai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandr Yermolai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malatesta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malatesta lunges at Yermolai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yermolai 's hand.
Donk. Malatesta catches Yermolai right on the button with a cross.
Malatesta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yermolai tries for a takedown but Malatesta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksandr Yermolai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yermolai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Malatesta!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yermolai lands a nice shot to the head.
Yermolai misses with a head shot.
Yermolai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Malatesta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Malatesta and Yermolai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Yermolai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yermolai tries to advance to mount but Malatesta instead regains half guard.
Yermolai misses with a head shot. Malatesta uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malatesta wants to sweep here but Yermolai controlling him for the moment.
Malatesta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yermolai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malatesta is keeping the position for now.
Yermolai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yermolai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malatesta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malatesta's guard.
Yermolai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malatesta sees it coming and defends easily.
Yermolai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yermolai is looking for a kimura here.
Yermolai is looking for a kimura but Malatesta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yermolai to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malatesta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yermolai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yermolai working over Malatesta with some ground and pound. Malatesta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yermolai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malatesta defending well though.
Duce Malatesta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malatesta is pressing down on Yermolai 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malatesta keeping moving, preventing Yermolai from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yermolai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Yermolai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yermolai 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Yermolai !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grey comes into the arena with Coming Home by Alter Bridge blaring out of the sound system. Mellberg has chosen Biffy Clyro - That Golden Rule as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Olaf Mellberg!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mellberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mellberg's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mellberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Grey.
Mellberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mellberg is looking to improve his position.
Grey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mellberg wants to control but Grey is keeping busy.
Mellberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey working the head and body with strikes.
Grey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grey drops an elbow to the side of Mellberg's head.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mellberg's head.
Grey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Grey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mellberg has hold of Grey's hands but Grey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mellberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mellberg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mellberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grey.
Grey throws a strike but Mellberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey wants to control the position but Mellberg says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Grey trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Mellberg there.
Grey is looking to escape.
Mellberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grey is not content to let Mellberg control the position.
Mellberg stops Grey from getting back to his feet.
Mellberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grey is trying is best to control the position here.
Mellberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mellberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grey looks a forlorn figure.
Grey tries to hold on but Mellberg pushes him away.
Grey is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mellberg unloading with bombs!
Mellberg landing shots from mount.
Mellberg unloading with bombs!
Grey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mellberg lands a big elbow - Grey is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Grey is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Olaf Mellberg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xander Lagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Sobotniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xander Lagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Sobotniewski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagos misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobotniewski counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lagos sneaks back into half guard.
Sobotniewski wants to control but Lagos is keeping him busy.
Sobotniewski controlling the action here.
Lagos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lagos tries to get out of the position.
Sobotniewski wants to control but Lagos is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotniewski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jacek Sobotniewski.
Lagos throws a series of punches but Sobotniewski avoids them all with ease.
Sobotniewski gets tackled into the cage by Lagos. Lagos maintains the clinch.
Lagos can't get the takedown.
Lagos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sobotniewski regains guard immediately.
Sobotniewski keeping full guard, as Lagos tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotniewski trying to control the position.
Lagos looking to pass the guard.
Sobotniewski keeping moving, preventing Lagos from controlling successfully.
Lagos controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Xander Lagos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lagos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Lagos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lagos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sobotniewski's waist but Sobotniewski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lagos off to one side.
Lagos feints a jab promting Sobotniewski to slip. Lagos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sobotniewski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Jacek Sobotniewski has been cut.
Sobotniewski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobotniewski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lagos counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobotniewski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Lagos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lagos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobotniewski is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lagos gets to his feet. Sobotniewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sobotniewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Lagos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sobotniewski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lagos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sobotniewski backs up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lagos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sobotniewski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lagos is in Sobotniewski's guard.
Sobotniewski looks gassed!
Sobotniewski keeping moving, preventing Lagos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Lagos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Sobotniewski'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.
Sobotniewski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lagos to score with a decent uppercut.
Sobotniewski shoots for a takedown but Lagos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lagos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobotniewski but Sobotniewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lagos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sobotniewski is trying to defend but Lagos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lagos throwing shots but Sobotniewski is blocking nicely.
Lagos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sobotniewski reverses the position - he's now on top in Lagos's guard.
Sobotniewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotniewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobotniewski wants to control from the top but Lagos keeps moving.
Sobotniewski looking to sit in guard and control but Lagos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lagos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobotniewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lagos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lagos connects with a couple of short punches.
Lagos pushes down on Sobotniewski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lagos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobotniewski for as long as he can get away with.
Lagos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos controlling from the full mount.
Lagos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobotniewski is looking to escape.
Lagos wants to control but Sobotniewski has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lagos is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobotniewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobotniewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagos.
Lagos prevents Sobotniewski from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lagos is keen to just control but Sobotniewski is a slippery customer.
Lagos seems to be working for a kimura but Sobotniewski defends the submission attempt.
Lagos is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Lagos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Sobotniewski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagos is defended easily by Sobotniewski.
Sobotniewski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lagos counters with a takedown into side control.
Sobotniewski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lagos is pressing down on Sobotniewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobotniewski is holding on for now.
Lagos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sobotniewski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lagos connects with a nice short shot to Sobotniewski's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sobotniewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lagos.
Well, if Lagos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lagos uses his free foot to push down on Sobotniewski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sobotniewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sobotniewski tries to reverse the position but Lagos maintains control.
Sobotniewski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lagos tries to control but Sobotniewski wriggling away.
Lagos with a couple of short strikes.
Lagos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lagos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sobotniewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos controlling the pace for now.
Sobotniewski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lagos content just to control the position here.
Sobotniewski can't escape the position.
Sobotniewski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lagos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sobotniewski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xander Lagos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lagos controlling from the full mount.
Jacek Sobotniewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lagos raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Lagos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lagos 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Lagos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diggs Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Voit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
130 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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19
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diggs Eugene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Voit!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voit looks to land a left hand but Eugene moved out of range nicely.
Eugene with a poor takedown
and Voit counters with a nice body shot.
Eugene shoots and misses
and Eugene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eugene tries for a takedown but Voit circles away easily
and Voit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diggs Eugene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugene fails with the takedown
and Voit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eugene takes one on the button.
Eugene tries to move into range but Voit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eugene misses with a takedown
and Voit counters with a straight right hand.
Voit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugene misses with a takedown
enabling Voit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Voit.
Voit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eugene on the side of the head.
Voit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voit lands a body shot.
Voit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eugene in his tracks.
Eugene misses with a takedown attempt
and Voit counters with a straight right hand.
Eugene is rocked!
Eugene is breathing heavily.
Voit scores with a jab.
Oh Eugene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Voit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eugene shoots and misses
and Voit counters with a huge left! Eugene is in big trouble! He's backing up but Voit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Eugene from any more damage. A dominating finish by Voit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Voit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Medranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard Krakowski struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Medranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Medranda misses.
Medranda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Medranda checks a low kick from Krakowski.
Medranda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krakowski lands a slapping body shot.
Medranda tries to clinch but Krakowski is having none of it.
Krakowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carlos Medranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medranda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krakowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Krakowski throws a head kick but Medranda moves out of range.
Medranda moves into the clinch.
Krakowski is trying to break the clinch but Medranda is controlling him.
Medranda tries to land a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks with his arms.
Krakowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medranda leaning against his opponent.
Medranda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medranda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medranda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krakowski is trying to break the clinch but Medranda has him pressed against the cage.
Medranda trying to land knees to the body.
Medranda's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krakowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Medranda's brow.
Medranda misses with a knee to the head.
Medranda looking to throw knees to the head but Krakowski is blocking nicely.
Medranda controlling the action here for a moment.
Medranda is looking to control Krakowski's arms but Krakowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medranda has his back to the cage.
Krakowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medranda avoids it.
Medranda throws an elbow but it misses.
Medranda throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski avoiding damage as Medranda throws knees to the body.
Medranda keeps control of Krakowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medranda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Medranda looking to throw knees to the head but Krakowski is blocking nicely.
Medranda pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krakowski can't break the clinch.
Krakowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Medranda is defending well for now.
Medranda misses with a knee to the head.
Medranda is looking to control Krakowski's arms but Krakowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medranda has his back to the cage.
Medranda landing knees to the body.
Krakowski breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medranda scores with a hook.
Medranda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Medranda checks a low kick from Krakowski.
Medranda throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medranda lands a high kick!
Krakowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Medranda tries to clinch but Krakowski is having none of it.
Medranda thuds his right hand into Krakowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Medranda moves into range and clinches up with Krakowski.
Krakowski is trying to force a seperation but Medranda has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krakowski lands a nice elbow.
Krakowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Medranda has double underhooks.
Krakowski taking a breather.
Krakowski looks gassed!
Medranda tries to land a knee to the head but Krakowski blocks with his arms.
Krakowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski breaks from the clinch.
Medranda cracks Krakowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Medranda takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krakowski blocks an elbow strike.
Medranda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krakowski's face.
Medranda misses with a knee strike.
Medranda misses with a knee strike.
Medranda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krakowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medranda is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medranda avoids the head kick by Krakowski.
Krakowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medranda.
Krakowski misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Medranda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Medranda stalks Krakowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krakowski's face. Krakowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Medranda throws a series of punches but Krakowski avoids them all with ease.
Medranda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Medranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medranda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Medranda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Medranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medranda scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medranda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krakowski throws a head kick that misses.
Medranda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Krakowski is breathing heavily.
Medranda misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medranda tries to close the distance and clinch but Krakowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medranda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos Medranda is winning the standup battle so far.
Medranda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krakowski back to the cage. Medranda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Medranda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakowski slips a jab from Medranda.
Medranda misses with a double jab.
Medranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krakowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medranda doesn't manage to clinch there - Krakowski circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Medranda. That snapped Krakowski's head back.
Medranda lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medranda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medranda lands with an uppercut that bounces Krakowski off the cage and back into rage.
Medranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Medranda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medranda tries to clinch there but Krakowski circles away.
Medranda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krakowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krakowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Medranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medranda missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medranda missing with knees to the body.
Krakowski avoiding damage as Medranda throws knees to the body.
Krakowski breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski throws a head kick but Medranda moves out of range.
Medranda throws a right hand that Krakowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakowski also avoids with ease.
Medranda throws a lazy right hand but Krakowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krakowski!
Medranda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Medranda throws out a loose jab but Krakowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakowski connects with a body shot.
Medranda cracks Krakowski with an open hand slap.
Krakowski with a nice cross.
Medranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medranda tries to clinch but Krakowski is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Medranda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krakowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krakowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Medranda.
Medranda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krakowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Medranda looks to land a combination but Krakowski avoids it well.
Krakowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krakowski is looking to chop away at Medranda's legs.
Krakowski connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Medranda throws a series of punches but Krakowski avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Medranda fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Medranda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Krakowski.
Medranda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Medranda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Krakowski counters with a head kick.
Medranda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Medranda trying to stall but Krakowski improves his position.
Medranda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krakowski wants to break free but Medranda has control.
Krakowski wants to break free but Medranda has control.
A nice left hand lands by Krakowski.
Medranda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Medranda misses with a knee strike.
Medranda missing with knees to the body.
Krakowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Krakowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carlos Medranda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Medranda lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Medranda.
Medranda looking to throw knees to the head but Krakowski is blocking nicely.
Krakowski is trying to stall.
Krakowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medranda has him pressed against the cage.
Medranda lands an elbow inside that Krakowski shrugs off.
Medranda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Krakowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medranda scores a nice knee to the body.
Medranda lands a knee to the body.
Krakowski avoiding damage as Medranda throws knees to the body.
Krakowski wants to break free but Medranda has control.
Medranda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Krakowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Medranda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is trying to break the clinch but Medranda is controlling him.
Krakowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medranda avoids it.
Medranda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Medranda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krakowski has had enough of the clinch but Medranda keeps him there for the moment.
Krakowski can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krakowski.
Medranda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krakowski.
Krakowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Medranda throws an elbow but it misses.
Medranda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Medranda just leaning against Krakowski, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Medranda for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Medranda.
Krakowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Medranda.
Medranda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krakowski tries to break free but Medranda pushes him back against the cage.
Medranda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Medranda throws an elbow but it misses.
Medranda lands with a left to the head.
Krakowski is trying to break the clinch but Medranda is controlling him.
Medranda leaning against his opponent.
Krakowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Medranda.
Medranda lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Medranda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medranda throws a lazy head kick
and Krakowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krakowski misses with a body kick.
Medranda throws a combination that misses
and Krakowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Medranda.
Krakowski scores with a nice body kick.
Medranda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medranda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krakowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krakowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krakowski takes a swing at Medranda's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medranda clinches up with Krakowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medranda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Medranda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medranda 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Medranda!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sad The Superhuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Superhuman comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite. Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chocolate salty balls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
204 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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21
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sad The Superhuman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Superhuman shoots and misses
and The Superhuman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Superhuman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Superhuman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Superhuman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Superhuman tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sad The Superhuman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sad The Superhuman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Superhuman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Superhuman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Washington counters with a huge left! The Superhuman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Washington isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save The Superhuman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Washington!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dont go for the one - Gaelic Storm. 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 David Booker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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22
170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Booker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elia tries for a takedown but Booker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Booker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Booker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Elia, up you get!
Booker misses with an uppercut.
Elia looks to land a combination. Booker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Booker misses with a straight left.
David Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Booker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Booker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elia gets back to full guard.
Booker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Booker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Booker is looking to stand up but Elia won't let him.
Booker stands and steps away. Elia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Booker rushes Elia and presses him up against the cage.
Booker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elia is defending well for now.
Elia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Elia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Booker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
Elia has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Booker regains guard immediately.
Booker trying to keep a closed guard but Elia is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Booker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker wants to get back to full guard.
Booker is in trouble now - Elia has advanced to mount!
Elia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Booker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Elia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Elia landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Booker?
Booker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Booker is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Elia locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Booker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Elia!
Johan Elia retains his welterweight title!
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pop
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