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HFL #16 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Vantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repa Tiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiitti has chosen AC/DC Back in Black as his entrance music. Vic Vantrell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Repa Tiitti's chin.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Vantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Repa Tiitti!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiitti gets tackled into the cage by Vantrell. Vantrell maintains the clinch.
Tiitti jumps guard but Vantrell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vantrell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiitti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiitti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiitti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tiitti showed some decent athleticism there.
Vantrell trying to control from the bottom.
Vantrell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vantrell gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vantrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiitti has managed to get both his arms back between Vantrell's legs - danger averted.
Vantrell working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vantrell keeping full guard, as Tiitti tries to pass.
Vantrell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vantrell looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiitti throwing strikes from guard but Vantrell blocks nicely.
Tiitti tries to stand but Vantrell is controlling from the bottom.
Vantrell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tiitti's guard.
Tiitti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vantrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vantrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiitti has wrist control.
Vantrell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tiitti looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiitti, not yet.
Tiitti controlling the position.
Vantrell postures up in Tiitti's guard and throws a big left but Tiitti blocks it.
Tiitti wants to stand up but Vantrell is controlling him.
Vantrell distracts Tiitti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vantrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vantrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vantrell throwing strikes from guard but Tiitti blocks nicely.
Vantrell wants to control from the top but Tiitti keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vantrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiitti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tiitti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vantrell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vantrell fails to pull guard.
Tiitti looking for a takedown.
Vantrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tiitti's efforts to push away.
Vantrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiitti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Vantrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vantrell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tiitti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tiitti gets control of Vantrell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tiitti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vantrell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vantrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiitti pulls Vantrell in close to prevent any damage.
Vantrell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vantrell looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tiitti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vantrell connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vantrell won't allow Tiitti to sweep him here.
Tiitti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vantrell.
Vantrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Repa Tiitti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vantrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tiitti!
Vantrell dives in for a single leg takedown but Tiitti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiitti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vantrell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vantrell is looking to clinch but Tiitti is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Vantrell blocks the leg kick.
Vantrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiitti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vantrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vantrell blocks a head kick by Tiitti.
Vantrell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiitti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Repa Tiitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Vantrell. No joy for Tiitti on that attempt.
Vantrell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tiitti manages to circle out of the way.
Tiitti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vantrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vantrell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vantrell showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiitti tries to get to full guard but Vantrell has control of the leg.
Vantrell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vantrell in particular looking to stall.
Tiitti 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.
Vantrell stops Tiitti from getting back to his feet.
Tiitti trying to control but Vantrell postures up.
Vantrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiitti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vantrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiitti defends it well.
Vic Vantrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vantrell is thwarting Tiitti's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vantrell is looking for a kimura but Tiitti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vantrell to get the leverage.
Tiitti is trying to control but Vantrell manages to pass to mount!
Vantrell quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Vantrell but it's paid off an Tiitti is forced to tap! Nice work by Vantrell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vic Vantrell!
Vic Vantrell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yaz Rosha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosha comes into the arena with Savages by Theory of a Deadman blaring out of the sound system. Brent Brandon 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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28
155 lbs
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26
142 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yaz Rosha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brent Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rosha is pushing down on Brandon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandon is fighting to maintain full guard but Rosha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rosha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosha pulls his head out easily.
Brandon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rosha.
Rosha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosha.
Brandon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brandon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rosha pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rosha passes Brandon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rosha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brandon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rosha has cracked it and Brandon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rosha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yaz Rosha!
Yaz Rosha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Machiavelli Boutique for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Guappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Lestienne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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202 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, El Guappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Lestienne!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guappo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lestienne closes the distance and pushes Guappo back into the cage.
Lestienne is stalling here.
Lestienne can't break the clinch.
Guappo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lestienne smiles and moves away.
Lestienne throws a combination that misses
and Guappo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lestienne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guappo controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guappo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guappo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Guappo seems to be working for a kimura but Lestienne defends the submission attempt.
Guappo works his way into side control.
Guappo is looking to take a break and control but Lestienne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lestienne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guappo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guappo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Guappo advances to mount.
Guappo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guappo won't let Lestienne get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guappo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guappo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lestienne for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lestienne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Guappo controlling the pace for now.
Guappo looking to control but Lestienne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guappo controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Guappo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lestienne clinches with his opponent.
Lestienne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guappo up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lestienne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guappo's brow.
Guappo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Guappo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lestienne tries to circle away but Guappo has him pinned against the cage.
Lestienne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lestienne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guappo.
Lestienne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guappo avoids a wild elbow strike from Lestienne.
Lestienne tries a knee to the head but Guappo blocks it.
Guappo avoids the elbow strike from Lestienne, against the cage.
Lestienne throws an elbow that misses.
Guappo jumps guard but Lestienne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Guappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lestienne takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lestienne throws an elbow that misses.
Lestienne manages to break the clinch.
Lestienne throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Guappo tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like El Guappo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guappo trying to control the position here.
Guappo looking for a guillotine here but Lestienne defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guappo looking for a triangle here. Lestienne is fighting it but it looks tight! Guappo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lestienne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). El Guappo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jima Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jima Jamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jima Jamm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Domingo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamm thinking.
Jamm moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamm cracks the inside of Domingo's front leg.
Jamm thows a leg kick but Domingo checks it
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Jamm is predictable there
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Domingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamm is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jamm misses.
Domingo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jamm moves away from the strike by Domingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo avoids the head kick by Jamm.
Jamm tries to clinch up but Domingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamm lands with a nice body kick.
Jamm misses with a body punch
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domingo throws out a loose jab but Jamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo lands an overhand right.
Jamm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamm misses with a few strikes there.
Domingo scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domingo. Jamm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo throws a looping overhand right but Jamm ducks down to avoid it.
Domingo tries to clinch up but Jamm circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamm lands a head shot.
Jamm misses with a jab to the body
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jamm lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jamm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domingo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domingo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jamm swings widly with a right hand
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Domingo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamm slips a straight right by Domingo.
Jamm cracks Domingo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jamm is looking to clinch but Domingo is avoiding it.
Domingo pushes Jamm up against the cage in a clinch.
Domingo taking a breather.
Jamm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and Jamm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Domingo thinking.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamm manages to avoid it.
Jamm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
Domingo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Domingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Domingo.
Domingo connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Domingo.
Domingo moves into range and clinches up with Jamm.
Jamm using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Domingo looks winded!
A short left from Jamm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but Domingo blocks with his arms.
Domingo leaning against his opponent.
Jamm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Domingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jamm misses with a knee to the head.
Jamm misses with a knee strike.
Domingo blocking some punches.
Domingo tries to throw a body punch but Jamm avoids it by throwing Domingo back against the cage.
Jamm misses with some punches.
Domingo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Domingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jamm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but Domingo blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jamm tries to land knees in the clinch but Domingo avoids the damage to the body.
Jamm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Domingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jamm missing with knees to the body.
Jamm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Domingo as the two fighters clinch.
Domingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jamm fails to land.
Jamm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Domingo.
Jamm trying to land knees to the body.
Jamm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Domingo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Domingo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Domingo.
Nice body punch from Domingo - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Domingo 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.
Jamm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Domingo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jamm.
Domingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jamm is looking to clinch.
Jamm throws a big shot that misses.
Domingo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Domingo throws a body punch but Jamm moves out of range.
Good shot there by Domingo.
Domingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Domingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jamm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamm.
Jamm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Domingo misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm connects with a knee to the head.
Jamm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Domingos head.
Jamm tries a knee to the head but Domingo blocks it.
Jamm misses with a punch on the inside.
Jamm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jamm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Domingo tries to work over Jamm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Domingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamm breaks from the clinch.
Jamm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Domingo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domingo avoids the head kick by Jamm.
Jamm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Domingo avoids the body shot from Jamm.
Jamm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamm.
A countering left hand to the body from Domingo misses.
Jamm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jamm throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Domingo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Jamm misses.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jamm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Domingo momentarily.
Jamm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Jamm slips the punch.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamm.
Domingo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jamm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
Domingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jamm throws a right hand that misses
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Jamm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jamm misses with a head kick.
Jamm throws a lazy uppercut
and Domingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jamm walks into a jab.
Jamm looks to land a body kick but Domingo moved away.
Jamm jabs at Domingo's body.
Domingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamm swats away the attempt to clinch by Domingo.
Jamm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jamm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domingo.
Jamm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Domingo lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Domingo misses.
Jorge Domingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jamm lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws a jab when Jamm was well out of range.
Domingo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jamm, pushing him back against the cage.
Jamm lands a good knee to the midsection. Domingo won't want to take too many of those.
Domingo is breathing heavily.
Domingo blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jamm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domingo slips under a jab from Jamm.
Jamm misses with the body kick
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamm throws a shot from downtown. Domingo moves away and avoids it.
Jamm throws a series of punches but Domingo avoids them all with ease.
Jamm takes the fight into the clinch.
Jamm throws a knee to the head but misses.
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 Jima Jamm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Domingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamm.
Domingo with a hook.
Domingo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jamm misses with an uppercut.
Jamm throws a right hand that misses
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jamm.
Domingo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jamm dips to his left and cracks Domingo with an uppercut!
A jab from Domingo misses.
Domingo misses with a lunging right hand
and Jamm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Domingo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domingo avoids the head kick by Jamm.
Jamm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Domingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
A jab lands there for Jamm.
Domingo tries to clinch
and Jamm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamm scores with a leg kick.
Domingo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jamm breaks the clinch.
Jamm throws out a loose jab but Domingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo throws a right hand that Jamm ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamm also avoids with ease.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
Jamm moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamm throws a big counter combination but Domingo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Domingo scores with a one two! Jamm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jamm throws an off balance right hand
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jamm tries to close the distance and clinch but Domingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jamm misses with a wild body shot.
Domingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamm.
Domingo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Domingo misses with a straight left.
Jamm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domingo.
Jamm takes a swing at Domingo's ribcage but misses.
Jamm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Domingo throws a hook but Jamm avoids it easily.
Jamm is looking to counter punch.
Jamm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
Jamm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domingo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jamm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo slips a jab from Jamm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Domingo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Domingo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Domingo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jamm looking to throw knees to the head but Domingo is blocking nicely.
Domingo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jamm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Domingo stalling.
A right hand to the body from Domingo.
Domingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domingo misses with an uppercut. Jamm saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm moves forwards but Domingo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Domingo catches Jamm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Jamm.
Jamm keeps the fight on the outside.
Domingo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamm walks into a left hand.
Jamm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo throws a lazy uppercut
and Domingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Domingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jamm under the eye.
Jamm throws a head kick that misses.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Jamm counters with a straight right hand.
Jamm scores with a body shot.
Jamm misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Domingo.
I think Domingo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Domingo!
Our winner, Jorge Domingo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Wonstom has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit as his entrance music. Dexter Rutecki looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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178 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
39 - 56 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonstom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rutecki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rutecki moves in looking to clinch but Wonstom pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wonstom!
It looks like Dexter Rutecki has been cut.
Wonstom throws a good cross that connects.
Wonstom throws a left that rocks Rutecki and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wonstom dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rutecki regain composure!
Rutecki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonstom decides to stand back up. Wonstom steps back and let's Rutecki get back to his feet.
Oh Rutecki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wonstom lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rutecki head around and knocks him out cold! Wonstom hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Wonstom!
Ivan Wonstom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junior sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior looks for a takedown but Barbosa sprawls well.
Hector Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Junior moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Junior tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbosa wants it to stay on the feet.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Junior's head backwards.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Junior getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junior being controlled here momentarily.
Barbosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbosa trying to control the pace.
Junior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Junior has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Junior is trying to get back to full 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. Barbosa connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Junior kicks Barbosa off and gets back to his feet.
Barbosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Junior has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barbosa passes into side control.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Barbosa.
Junior moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
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 Hector Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Junior postures up.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Junior won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
Barbosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Junior's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barbosa pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junior trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Junior taking some punishment here, with Barbosa in his half guard.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Barbosa connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Junior is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa distracts Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Junior trying to control the position.
Barbosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Junior working for submissions but it's allowed Barbosa to get to half guard.
Barbosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbosa prevents Junior from improving his position.
Junior keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barbosa.
Junior trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!
Junior loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Barbosa hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Junior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Junior! But no joy.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Hector Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Junior.
Barbosa thows a body kick. Junior tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Junior avoids it.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Barbosa. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
Junior shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Junior takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Rich Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Hector Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa is controlling Junior's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely.
Barbosa is not content to let Junior control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Junior prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Junior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbosa's head.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Junior prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Junior sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Junior at a distance.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Junior trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Hector Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
Barbosa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Junior trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
Barbosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Junior is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Barbosa!
An out of breath Hector Barbosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Thong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing in the name of.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Thong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thong tries to clinch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Thong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Thong.
Thong is looking to clinch but Lodbrok is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Lodbrok misses.
Thong has Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
Thong trying to land knees to the body.
Thong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thong lands an uppercut.
Lodbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lodbrok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong looking to throw knees to the head but Lodbrok is blocking nicely.
Thong tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lodbrok has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok pushes Thong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch.
Thong instigates a clinch.
Thong tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Thong blocks it.
Thong avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Thong blocks it.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but Thong blocks it.
Lodbrok gets through Thong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lodbrok blocks the elbow strike.
Thong tries a knee to the head but Lodbrok blocks it.
Lodbrok blocks an uppercut.
Thong misses with an elbow strike.
Thong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lodbrok.
Thong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lodbrok's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Thong avoids the damage to the body.
Thong misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but Thong blocks it.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thong clinches.
Thong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thong lands an elbow just above Lodbrok 's eye.
Thong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
Thong tries a knee to the head but Lodbrok blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Lodbrok as the two fighters clinch.
Thong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut.
Thong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lodbrok manages to circle out of the way.
Thong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thong there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Dirty Thong has been cut.
Lodbrok feints and then cracks Thong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thong down.
Thong wants to clinch up but Lodbrok keeps it at a distance.
Thong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodbrok keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong wants to clinch
and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thong tries to clinch up.
Lodbrok throws a jab when Thong was well out of range.
Thong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok scores with a sloppy right hand. Thong should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lodbrok.
Thong is rocked!
Thong wants to clinch up but Lodbrok keeps it at a distance.
Lodbrok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lodbrok is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Thong like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Thong from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigurd Lodbrok!
Sigurd Lodbrok is the new lightweight champion!
Sigurd Lodbrok bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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