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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Mole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Mole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendall Mole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brick Tamlin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamlin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mole's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tamlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Tamlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mole wants to stand but Tamlin is controlling the position.
Tamlin stays in close to Mole's body and controls the position.
Mole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tamlin advances to half guard.
Tamlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamlin with the ground and pound but Mole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tamlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tamlin distracts Mole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tamlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamlin is pushing down on Mole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mole is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tamlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brick Tamlin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mole swinging wildly here.
Mole looks to land a combination. Tamlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tamlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mole wants to clinch but Tamlin slips to the side
and Tamlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Mole does no damage.
Mole fails with the takedown
and Tamlin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tamlin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tamlin punches Mole on the ear.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamlin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tamlin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tamlin controlling the positon.
Tamlin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mole hold on?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tamlin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mole covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamlin on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tamlin connects with a couple of big shots that have Mole covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Mole! Tamlin fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Tamlin!
Brick Tamlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Halliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Halliday told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
24 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Halliday!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halliday tries a low kick but Schwarzeneg avoids it.
Schwarzeneg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halliday's waist but Halliday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzeneg off to one side.
Mickey Halliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halliday fakes the leg kick and cracks Schwarzeneg in the body.
Halliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwarzeneg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwarzeneg checks a low kick from Halliday.
Halliday throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schwarzeneg moves away from the strike by Halliday.
Halliday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halliday wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halliday.
Schwarzeneg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Halliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg works over Halliday with some ground and pound from guard.
Halliday wants to stand but Schwarzeneg is controlling the position.
Halliday looks winded!
Halliday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schwarzeneg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halliday keeping moving, preventing Schwarzeneg from controlling successfully.
Halliday wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schwarzeneg is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg stands up and beckons Halliday to join him on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halliday tries to clinch but Schwarzeneg moves out of range.
Schwarzeneg scores with a takedown into Halliday's guard.
Schwarzeneg throws a big right hand that misses.
Schwarzeneg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schwarzeneg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halliday is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schwarzeneg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schwarzeneg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Halliday is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wants to pass the guard but Halliday is keeping the position.
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halliday's guard.
Schwarzeneg throwing shots but Halliday is blocking nicely.
Halliday has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Halliday is trying to stand back up but Schwarzeneg is controlling him
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!
Schwarzeneg is working for a submission of some sort.
Halliday wants to improve his position but Schwarzeneg is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halliday can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwarzeneg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Halliday is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roger Schwarzeneg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Konu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Maguila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konu comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed-Ten Thousand Fist . Ben Konu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ze Maguila's chin.
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179 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Konu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ze Maguila!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguila moves into range and clinches up with Konu.
Maguila goes for a takedown in the clinch but Konu prevents it.
Konu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Konu misses with an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Konu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Konu scores with a shot to the side of Maguila's head.
Konu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Konu lands an elbow inside that Maguila shrugs off.
Konu just leaning against Maguila, taking a breather.
Maguila has had enough of the clinch but Konu keeps him there for the moment.
Konu misses with an elbow over the top.
Konu lands an elbow inside.
Maguila jumps guard but Konu stands there with Maguila around his waist. Maguila gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konu swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguila uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maguila just misses with a elbow thrown towards Konu's brow.
Konu digs a right hand underneath Maguila's ribcage. Maguila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maguila tries to break the clinch but Konu is controlling the position.
Konu effectively controlling the action here.
Konu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maguila is rocked!
Maguila looks winded!
Konu lands an elbow that stopped Maguila in his tracks for a moment.
Maguila is still on wobbly legs! Can Konu finish him?
Maguila misses with some punches.
Konu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maguila lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Konu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Konu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konu effectively controlling the action here.
Konu works on Maguila's body with a couple of short punches.
Konu stalling.
Nice elbow from Konu.
Konu has Maguila pushed against the cage.
Konu pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Maguila! Konu unloads with more strikes and Maguila sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Konu!
Ben Konu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Baraona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingvar Helgesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helgesson has chosen Sabaton - Swedish Pagans as his entrance music. The key to victory for John Baraona has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Baraona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingvar Helgesson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraona tries to sprawl but Helgesson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Helgesson wants to control but Baraona is keeping him busy.
Baraona is trying to stand up here but Helgesson is controlling him well.
Helgesson 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.
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. Helgesson connects with a nice short shot to Baraona's temple.
Baraona taking some punishment here, with Helgesson in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baraona pushes Helgesson off looking to stand but Helgesson dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgesson is trying to control the action in half guard but Baraona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helgesson working Baraona over with strikes.
Helgesson is trying to control the action in half guard but Baraona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Helgesson 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.
Helgesson is trying to control the action in half guard but Baraona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baraona wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Helgesson there.
Baraona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baraona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helgesson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Helgesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baraona keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helgesson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Helgesson is trying to control the action in half guard but Baraona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baraona is trying to stand up here but Helgesson is controlling him well.
Helgesson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baraona is trying to stand.
Helgesson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Helgesson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baraona is refusing to be controlled, as Helgesson sits in half guard.
Baraona is trying to stand back up but Helgesson is controlling him
Helgesson is trying to control. Baraona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helgesson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baraona is trying to stand back up but Helgesson is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baraona keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helgesson stops Baraona from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Helgesson there.
Ground and pound from Helgesson.
Helgesson wants to pass the guard but Baraona is defending well.
Helgesson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Helgesson is trying to control. Baraona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helgesson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baraona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baraona wants to get back to his feet.
Helgesson is keen to just control but Baraona is a slippery customer.
Helgesson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baraona on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baraona is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgesson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helgesson is trying to control. Baraona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baraona is looking to escape.
Helgesson wants to control but Baraona is keeping him busy.
Baraona pushes Helgesson off looking to stand but Helgesson dives back in and keeps control.
Helgesson is trying to control the action in half guard but Baraona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helgesson lands a nice short elbow.
Baraona tries to kick Helgesson off but Helgesson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Helgesson trying to control from half guard but Baraona is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ingvar Helgesson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baraona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helgesson.
Helgesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baraona.
Baraona throws a head kick that Helgesson semi-blocks.
Helgesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Baraona.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraona stuffs the takedown.
Baraona tries to clinch but Helgesson moves out of range.
Helgesson 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.
Helgesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Baraona counters with a head kick. That will keep Helgesson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Baraona bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Helgesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baraona moves in looking to clinch but Helgesson pushes him off.
Baraona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baraona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helgesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baraona avoids the body shot from Helgesson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helgesson looking to score a takedown here. Baraona is defending well but Helgesson drives through and ends up in Baraona's guard.
Helgesson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baraona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baraona wants to stand and escape but Helgesson is having none of it.
Helgesson postures up and lands a big shot to Baraona's brow.
Helgesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Baraona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingvar Helgesson dominated that round.
That's time! Baraona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baraona thuds his shin into the meat of Helgesson's side.
Helgesson tries to keep at a distance but Baraona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baraona scores a nice knee to the body.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section. Helgesson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona crunches a lovely knee into Helgesson's ribcage.
Helgesson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Baraona.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Baraona landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helgesson's face.
Helgesson is trying to break free.
Helgesson throws a head punch that misses.
Baraona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helgesson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baraona lands a nice elbow.
Baraona using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baraona landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baraona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Helgesson's efforts to push away.
Baraona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baraona putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Helgesson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Baraona crunches a lovely knee into Helgesson's ribcage.
Baraona is pushing Helgesson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraona looking to stall.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Helgesson's face.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Helgesson is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baraona.
Helgesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Baraona finish him?
Baraona working the clinch nicely. Helgesson is working for position but Baraona cracks him with a big knee to the head! Helgesson crumples up against the cage and Baraona lands two more shots before the ref can save Helgesson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Baraona!
In his post fight interview, John Baraona started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wakka Pakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wakka Pakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juhani Vihervuori!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori misses the body punch
and Pakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pakka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pakka 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.
Pakka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pakka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pakka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vihervuori is looking to clinch.
Pakka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pakka misses with a straight left.
Vihervuori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vihervuori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihervuori slips a jab and a cross from Pakka.
Vihervuori lands a body shot.
A big right from Pakka misses.
Pakka tries to work over Vihervuori's front leg with a kick but Vihervuori checks it.
Pakka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pakka!
Pakka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Pakka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vihervuori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pakka connects with a leg kick. Vihervuori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pakka misses with a hook
and Vihervuori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pakka looks to land a body kick but Vihervuori moved away.
Pakka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vihervuori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pakka throws a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pakka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vihervuori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vihervuori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pakka throws a sloppy head kick and Vihervuori moves out of range easily.
Pakka cracks the inside of Vihervuori's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pakka takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Wakka Pakka has been cut.
Vihervuori pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pakka is out of range and Vihervuori settles back down.
Pakka gets tackled into the cage by Vihervuori. Vihervuori maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vihervuori stalling in the clinch but Pakka improves position.
Vihervuori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vihervuori trying to control the position but instead, Pakka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vihervuori into the cage.
Vihervuori stalls.
Vihervuori is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pakka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pakka tries to throw a body punch but Vihervuori avoids it by throwing Pakka back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vihervuori.
Pakka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vihervuori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vihervuori cracks Pakka with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pakka.
Pakka prevents a body shot from Vihervuori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vihervuori blocks an uppercut.
Vihervuori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pakka's elbow.
Vihervuori looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pakka.
Vihervuori cracks Pakka with a nice body shot.
Pakka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vihervuori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pakka misses with the head strike.
Vihervuori tries to throw a body punch but Pakka avoids it by throwing Vihervuori back against the cage.
Vihervuori taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vihervuori.
Pakka blocks a body shot from Vihervuori.
Pakka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vihervuori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vihervuori misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakka lands an uppercut.
Pakka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vihervuori blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori misses with a body punch.
Vihervuori has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pakka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wakka Pakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Vihervuori.
A short uppercut from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori scores with a shot to the side of Pakka's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vihervuori.
Still in the clinch, Pakka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pakka lands with a left to the head.
Pakka has a couple of punches blocked by Vihervuori.
A short left from Pakka.
Pakka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihervuori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vihervuori tries to work over Pakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vihervuori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pakka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vihervuori blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wakka Pakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wakka Pakka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Vihervuori.
Pakka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vihervuori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pakka misses with a low kick as Vihervuori jumps back.
Vihervuori throws a shot from downtown. Pakka moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Pakka.
Pakka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vihervuori takes a swing at Pakka's ribcage but misses.
Vihervuori slips a jab and a cross from Pakka.
Pakka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vihervuori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pakka.
Vihervuori fails to land with a series of punches.
Pakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori connects with a body shot that sends Pakka's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihervuori swings for the body but Pakka moves out of range.
Vihervuori ducks under a wild hook from Pakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vihervuori blocks a low kick nicely.
Wakka Pakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Pakka thumps Vihervuori with a low kick.
Pakka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vihervuori thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Pakka.
Vihervuori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pakka rather than just go for the knockout.
Vihervuori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pakka.
Pakka throws a low kick, looking for Vihervuori's leg but Vihervuori calmly moves out of range.
Vihervuori throws a front kick aimed at Pakka's knee but Pakka avoids it well.
Vihervuori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pakka connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Vihervuori. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Vihervuori there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wakka Pakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pakka. Vihervuori does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pakka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihervuori tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vihervuori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pakka slips under a jab from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori blocks the body kick.
Pakka throws a wild body kick that Vihervuori sees coming a mile off.
Pakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vihervuori.
Vihervuori blocks a leg kick.
Vihervuori misses with a body shot.
Pakka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pakka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vihervuori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pakka is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakka with a jab.
Vihervuori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pakka scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Vihervuori catches Pakka right on the button with a cross.
Vihervuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pakka moves away.
Vihervuori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vihervuori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pakka throws a chopping leg kick but Vihervuori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vihervuori clinches up against the cage.
Vihervuori blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vihervuori.
A short right from Pakka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihervuori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pakka working aggressively here.
Vihervuori trying to control the position but instead, Pakka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vihervuori into the cage.
Vihervuori misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakka lands with a left to the head.
Pakka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pakka working aggressively here.
Vihervuori lands with a left to the head.
Pakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Vihervuori misses with a body punch.
Vihervuori has Pakka pressed against the cage.
Pakka blocks an uppercut.
Pakka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vihervuori.
Wakka Pakka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vihervuori lands with a left to the head.
Pakka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pakka.
Pakka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vihervuori backwards.
Vihervuori decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vihervuori 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wakka Pakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wakka Pakka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vihervuori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pakka's calf.
Pakka fails to land with a series of punches.
Vihervuori slips under a jab from Pakka.
Vihervuori drops his hands momentarily and Pakka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vihervuori lands a jab to Pakka's midsection.
Vihervuori chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pakka can pounce on him.
Pakka throws a front kick aimed at Vihervuori's knee but Vihervuori avoids it well.
Vihervuori swings for the body but Pakka moves out of range.
Pakka connects with a jab.
Pakka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vihervuori checks it well.
Pakka throws out a loose jab but Vihervuori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pakka misses with a low kick.
Pakka wants to land a leg kick but Vihervuori is out of range.
Vihervuori misses with a hook.
Vihervuori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pakka throws an overhand right that lands on Vihervuori's shoulder, as Vihervuori tries to avoid the shot.
Vihervuori scores with a nice strike.
Pakka misses with a looping right.
Pakka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vihervuori rushes Pakka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pakka prevents a body shot from Vihervuori.
A short body shot lands from Vihervuori as the two fighters clinch.
Pakka digs a right hand into Vihervuori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vihervuori's gas tank.
Vihervuori blocks an uppercut.
Pakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vihervuori fails to land.
Pakka is pressed up against the cage. Vihervuori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pakka down to the mat. Pakka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pakka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vihervuori counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Vihervuori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vihervuori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juhani Vihervuori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pakka working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vihervuori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vihervuori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pakka backwards.
Good body shot from Vihervuori.
Pakka working aggressively here.
Vihervuori can't find room to land a body shot as Pakka controls the action.
Vihervuori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vihervuori blocking some punches.
Vihervuori misses with a punch on the inside.
Vihervuori misses with a punch to the body.
Vihervuori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pakka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pakka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Pakka as the two fighters clinch.
Vihervuori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pakka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pakka is leaning against Vihervuori and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pakka tries to work over Vihervuori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pakka lands a right hand.
Vihervuori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vihervuori blocking some punches.
Pakka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vihervuori.
Pakka blocks a body shot from Vihervuori.
A short left from Pakka.
A short right from Pakka.
Pakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Pakka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vihervuori throws a head punch that misses.
Vihervuori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pakka's elbow.
Pakka working aggressively here.
Vihervuori looking to stall.
Vihervuori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pakka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vihervuori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pakka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pakka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pakka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vihervuori backwards.
Vihervuori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pakka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vihervuoris head.
Pakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pakka lands a shoulder strike.
Pakka misses with the head strike.
Pakka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pakka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pakka misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vihervuori.
Pakka has a couple of punches blocked by Vihervuori.
Wakka Pakka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pakka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihervuori is trying to pull guard but Pakka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wakka Pakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Vihervuori.
Vihervuori working aggressively here.
Vihervuori digs a right hand underneath Pakka's ribcage. Pakka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wakka Pakka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pakka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wakka Pakka!
During a confident post fight interview, Wakka Pakka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Solmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simo Solmu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs dives in and scores a takedown into Solmu's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Solmu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solmu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Briggs uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solmu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Briggs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Briggs wants to control but Solmu is keeping him busy.
Solmu is looking to reverse the position.
Briggs just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solmu is looking for a sweep.
Solmu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Briggs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Briggs gets to mount! Solmu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Briggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solmu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solmu is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Solmu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Solmu is trying to escape the mount.
Briggs controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solmu is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to control but Solmu wriggling away.
Briggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Nick Briggs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Briggs as Solmu shoots in.
No luck for Solmu with that takedown attempt.
Briggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Briggs working Solmu over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs not doing much here.
Solmu wants to get back to full guard.
Solmu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Solmu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs trying to control but Solmu is working from the bottom.
Solmu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Briggs has picked Solmu up and slammed him! Solmu can't keep hold of the triangle and Briggs manages to pass to side control!
Solmu tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs taking a breather here.
Solmu is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Briggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Briggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Solmu trying to get back to full guard but Briggs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Solmu can't escape the position.
Briggs controlling the pace for now.
Solmu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Briggs working for a guillotine from mount but Solmu is in no mood to give up.
Solmu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Briggs prevents Solmu from getting the reversal.
Solmu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Briggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Solmu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Solmu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Solmu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solmu wants to sweep here but Briggs controlling him for the moment.
Solmu being controlled here, momentarily.
Briggs is in close to Solmu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Briggs trying to control but Solmu is working from the bottom.
Solmu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solmu is looking to sweep but instead, Briggs has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to control but Solmu is keeping him busy.
Briggs not doing much here.
Briggs passes to side control.
Solmu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Briggs off and has taken his back!
Briggs has hold of Solmu's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Solmu is persistently looking for the submission but Briggs is defending it well.
Briggs wants to control his opponent's hands but Solmu gets his hands free.
Nick Briggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solmu is trying to stick to Briggs's back but Briggs is turning into Solmu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Solmu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Briggs.
Briggs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Solmu keeps moving.
Briggs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Briggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Solmu has his foot on Briggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briggs works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Briggs won't allow Solmu to sweep him here.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Solmu is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solmu 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Briggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Solmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Briggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Solmu fails with a takedown attempt.
Solmu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Briggs swivels and escapes.
Nick Briggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Solmu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Briggs defends it nicely.
Solmu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Briggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Briggs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Solmu!
Solmu tries to reverse the position but Briggs maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Briggs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Solmu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Briggs tries to control but Solmu wriggling away.
Briggs unloading with bombs!
Solmu gets back to half guard.
Solmu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Briggs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Briggs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Briggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solmu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs is stalling in the full guard.
Solmu 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.
Solmu working for a triangle but Briggs defends it easily.
Briggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Solmu is retaining full guard.
Briggs stands and throws Solmu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Briggs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Briggs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Solmu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Solmu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Solmu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Briggs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solmu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Briggs controls the position.
Briggs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Solmu tries to reverse the position but Briggs maintains control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solmu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Briggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Solmu looks a forlorn figure.
Simo Solmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Briggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Briggs tries to control but Solmu wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Briggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Briggs 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Briggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Do gory leb. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutzeit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gutzeit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duddy.
Gutzeit throws an overhand right that lands on Duddy's shoulder, as Duddy tries to avoid the shot.
Duddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duddy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gutzeit's head.
Gutzeit scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gutzeit.
Tomek Gutzeit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duddy misses with the combination.
Gutzeit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gutzeit misses with an uppercut.
Gutzeit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Duddy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gutzeit connects with a decent elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Gutzeit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gutzeit trying to control the position but Duddy is working away.
Gutzeit stands up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duddy. That's going to slow Gutzeit down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy clobbers Gutzeit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gutzeit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gutzeit shoots in looking for a takedown but Duddy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutzeit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duddy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duddy avoids the head kick by Gutzeit.
Duddy punishes Gutzeit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Duddy. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Duddy misses.
Duddy swings widly with a right hand
letting Gutzeit counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duddy throws a nice looking combination but Gutzeit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutzeit.
Gutzeit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gutzeit is rocked!
Duddy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Gutzeit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutzeit glances at the clock... BAM! Duddy nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gutzeit crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gutzeit is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Declan Duddy!
Declan Duddy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Bon Jovi - It's my life as his entrance music. 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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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berganovic tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage clinches with his opponent.
Berganovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savage.
Berganovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Berganovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savage tries to score a body lock takedown but Berganovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Savage prevents Berganovic from breaking the clinch.
Berganovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Berganovic misses its intended target.
Berganovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Jackson Savage has been cut.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Berganovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slobo Berganovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Savage.
Berganovic dips to his left and cracks Savage with an uppercut!
Savage shoots for a takedown but Berganovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berganovic.
Savage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Berganovic quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savage stops Berganovic from getting back to his feet.
Berganovic wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savage is trying to control. Berganovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berganovic is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Savage is on him like a limpet, forcing Berganovic back against the cage.
Savage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Berganovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berganovic's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Berganovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berganovic throws an elbow that misses.
Berganovic breaks from the clinch.
Savage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Berganovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Berganovic scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage connects with a high kick.
Berganovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berganovic misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Berganovic.
Good leg kick by Berganovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage slips under a jab.
Savage gets the takedown into side control.
Berganovic is pushing Savage's head away, looking to escape. Savage manages to hold on to the position though.
Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Berganovic is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage prevents Berganovic from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Berganovic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Savage!
Jackson Savage decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Royler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Pozsar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Fuel. Pozsar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2 Minutes To Midnight. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Royler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Pozsar!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozsar throws a leg kick that misses.
Royler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Royler has Pozsar pressed against the cage, preventing Pozsar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pozsar avoiding damage.
Royler lands with a light punch inside.
Pozsar missing with knees to the body.
Pozsar blocks a body shot from Royler.
Royler scores with a shot to the side of Pozsar's head.
Royler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Royler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Royler.
Royler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pozsar.
Royler swings wildly with an uppercut but Pozsar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pozsar wants to break free but Royler has control.
Royler lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pozsar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Royler lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pozsar throws an elbow but misses.
Pozsar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Royler avoids it.
Royler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pozsar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Pozsar.
Royler blocks an uppercut.
Pozsar breaks the clinch.
Royler throws a series of punches but Pozsar avoids them all with ease.
Royler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pozsar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Royler!
Royler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Pozsar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pozsar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pozsar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pozsar ducks right into an uppercut from Royler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Pozsar misses
and Royler counters with a monster head kick that knocks Pozsar out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roy Royler!
Roy Royler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Not talking so much shit now, are we? I challenge Cajun Xander, a fight to the death!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Zsorats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. 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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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Zsorats!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsorats throws a lazy head kick
and Jeong counters with a good low kick that Zsorats was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsorats. That's going to slow Jeong down.
Zsorats throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeong.
Zsorats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jeong swivels and escapes.
Zsorats takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zsorats throws a body kick that misses
and Jeong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jeong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick
and Jeong counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Jeong looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jeong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jeong trying to pass the guard but Zsorats defending well.
Jeong wants to control but Zsorats is keeping him busy.
Zsorats avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jeong.
Jeong trying to control the action but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Jeong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jeong working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zsorats's thigh. Zsorats counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zsorats trying to keep a closed guard but Jeong is proving a slippery customer.
Zsorats might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jeong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jeong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zsorats swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong looking to sit in guard and control but Zsorats gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeong looking for a guillotine here but Zsorats defends easily.
Jeong trying to control the position here.
Zsorats trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Jeong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Jeong has his foot on Zsorats's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zsorats works his way back into a safe position though.
Jeong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zsorats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zsorats postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jeong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zsorats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Zsorats stays in close to Jeong's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaemin Jeong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zsorats throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zsorats feints and then cracks Jeong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jeong down.
Zsorats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jeong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsorats lands with a straight right. Jeong didn't see that one coming.
Zsorats lands a leg kick that knocks Jeong off balance momentarily.
Jeong checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeong throws a head kick that misses
and Zsorats counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a head kick.
Zsorats throws a leg kick
and Jeong counters with a head kick. That will keep Zsorats thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zsorats misses with a head kick.
Jeong misses with a low kick as Zsorats jumps back.
Zsorats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jeong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick.
Zsorats gets the takedown into side control.
Zsorats staying calm.
We've been hearing good reports from Jeong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Jeong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jeong actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
Zsorats trying to control the action but Jeong is working from the bottom.
Jeong tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is thwarting Jeong's attempts to control the position.
Zsorats passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zsorats is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zsorats trying to control but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jeong is in trouble now - Zsorats has advanced to mount!
Jeong tries to hold on but Zsorats pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to get to half guard.
Jeong is squirming around, avoiding Zsorats's attempts to control the action.
Zsorats controlling his opponent.
Jeong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jeong is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong tries to get to full guard but Zsorats has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zsorats fails with a takedown attempt.
Zsorats is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jeong's half guard.
Jeong trying to control from the bottom.
Jeong tries to roll over but Zsorats keeps him under control.
Zsorats wants to take a breather but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zsorats's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zsorats's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsorats tries to break free.
Zsorats preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jeong.
Jeong is trying to stick to Zsorats's back but Zsorats is turning into Jeong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jeong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zsorats.
Zsorats postures up.
Zsorats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaemin Jeong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zsorats sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jeong's guard.
Jeong looking for submissions off his back.
Jeong is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Zsorats.
Jeong trying to control here.
Zsorats is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zsorats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jeong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeong moves into full guard.
Zsorats wants to pass the guard but Jeong is keeping the position.
Jeong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zsorats keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control from Zsorats's half guard. Zsorats has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jeong stands and throws Zsorats's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Zsorats's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jeong throwing strikes but Zsorats manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jeong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zsorats moves nicely into side control.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeong keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking for a sweep.
Zsorats is looking to take a break and control but Jeong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeong tries to bench press Zsorats off him but Zsorats keeps the position.
Zsorats sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jeong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zsorats wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jeong keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Emmanuel Zsorats just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jeong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zsorats.
Jaemin Jeong is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zsorats.
Zsorats drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jeong controls Zsorats momentarily but Zsorats frees himself.
Zsorats wants to control from the top but Jeong keeps moving.
Zsorats pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeong is keeping the position for now.
Zsorats content to stall in guard here.
Jeong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zsorats gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong is adopting a defensive guard.
Zsorats trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeong 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zsorats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Emmanuel Zsorats hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zsorats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zsorats.
Zsorats loads up on a big right hand but Jeong slips the punch.
Zsorats swings for the body but Jeong moves out of range.
Jeong tries to move into range but Zsorats moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zsorats buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emmanuel Zsorats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats misses with a leg kick.
Jeong defending well as Zsorats loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Zsorats.
Jeong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jeong blocks a jab.
Zsorats shoots for a takedown but Jeong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsorats. That's going to slow Jeong down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jeong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zsorats lands with a cross.
Zsorats wants to slow Jeong down by chopping away at his legs.
Zsorats throws a sloppy head kick and Jeong moves out of range easily.
Zsorats motions for Jeong to come forward. Zsorats throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zsorats connects with a solid leg kick.
Zsorats throws a head kick that Jeong semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Zsorats dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Zsorats misses its intended target.
Zsorats misses with an uppercut. Jeong saw that one coming.
Jeong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zsorats did well to prevent Jeong getting side control.
Jeong seems to be looking for submissions.
Jeong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zsorats wants to improve his position but Jeong is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeong trying to control the action but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
Jeong is nestled in close to Zsorats, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zsorats is trying to control but can't.
Jeong trying to control the action but Zsorats is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jeong.
Zsorats makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zsorats.
Jaemin Jeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zsorats keeping full guard, as Jeong tries to pass.
Jeong throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats 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.
Jeong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emmanuel Zsorats is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeong throwing strikes from guard but Zsorats blocks nicely.
Jeong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jeong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jeong being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsorats controls Jeong momentarily but Jeong frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Emmanuel Zsorats hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zsorats moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zsorats looks to land a body kick but Jeong moved away.
Zsorats throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaemin Jeong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsorats has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emmanuel Zsorats!
Emmanuel Zsorats is the new welterweight champion!
Emmanuel Zsorats seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaemin Jeong was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't stand losing. I'll be back in the gym as soon as possible, working my ass off to make sure I never have to feel like this again.'.
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