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MMA 40: Atomic Butt Drop PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martti Metsonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metsonen comes to the cage accompanied by -. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martti Metsonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Metsonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomson.
A punch combination from Tomson misses.
Tomson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metsonen. That did some damage!
Tomson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metsonen 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.
A clash of legs there as Metsonen blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tomson as Metsonen shoots in.
Tomson lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tomson quickly recovers to half guard.
Tomson trying to control from the bottom.
Tomson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tomson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tomson pulls Metsonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Metsonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson 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.
Metsonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Metsonen postures up in Tomson's guard and throws a big left but Tomson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson controlling Metsonen's posture.
Metsonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tomson's head.
Tomson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tomson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tomson is trying to control the position but Metsonen postures up.
Tomson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metsonen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tomson is tapping! Great win for Metsonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martti Metsonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robb Flynn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Flynn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flynn throws and elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flynn's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!
McCarthy won't allow Flynn to get back to his feet.
Flynn 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.
Flynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flynn throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn is looking for a kimura but McCarthy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flynn to get the leverage.
Flynn throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flynn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flynn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flynn is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
Flynn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flynn works his way into side control.
Flynn scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Flynn.
Flynn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Flynn tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Flynn.
Flynn lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flynn.
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but McCarthy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flynn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Flynn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flynn moves into full mount! McCarthy won't be happy about that!
McCarthy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Flynn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like John McCarthy has been cut.
Flynn working McCarthy over with strikes here.
Flynn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McCarthy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCarthy shrugs it off.
Flynn with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four 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!
Flynn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flynn landing strikes from the mount.
The cut above John McCarthy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McCarthy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCarthy is rocked!
John McCarthy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John McCarthy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robb Flynn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley has chosen Bitch/Lover as his entrance music. Dan Gerous could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brad Finley's chin.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Gerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Finley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerous.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gerous is defended easily by Finley.
Gerous fails with the takedown.
Finley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerous moves away.
Finley throws a hook but Gerous blocks it.
A lazy left from Finley finds it's target.
Finley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerous is just out of range.
Brad Finley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finley looks to land a combination but Gerous avoids it well.
Gerous scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finley misses the shot to the body.
Finley shoots in but Gerous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gerous looks for a takedown but Finley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gerous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finley scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous closes the distance but Finley moves to the side
and Finley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gerous's guard.
Gerous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gerous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finley advances to half guard.
Finley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Finley wants to control but Gerous is keeping him busy.
Finley is taking a breather. Gerous says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gerous actively working from the bottom here.
Gerous is breathing heavily.
Finley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley is working for a guillotine from mount but Gerous frees his head quite easily.
Finley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gerous can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gerous looks a forlorn figure.
Finley breaks from Gerous's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Finley with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerous is squirming around, avoiding Finley's attempts to control the action.
Finley punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finley prevents Gerous from getting the reversal.
Finley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gerous tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Finley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Finley trying to control but Gerous is having none of it.
Gerous is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Finley.
A nice elbow there by Finley.
Finley content just to control the position here.
Gerous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gerous can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Finley controlling from mount.
Finley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gerous is looking to escape.
Finley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Finley unloading with bombs!
Finley working for a guillotine from mount but Gerous is in no mood to give up.
Finley content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerous really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finley clinches up with Gerous and pushes him back against the cage.
Finley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gerous looks to land a combination but Finley avoids it well.
Gerous has his takedown stuffed
and Finley counters with a takedown into side control.
Finley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gerous keeps working.
Finley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Finley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Finley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Finley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gerous is trying to get back to half guard.
Brad Finley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finley stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley lands with a straight right. Gerous didn't see that one coming.
Finley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gerous circles away quickly and effectively.
Finley moves into range and clinches up with Gerous.
Gerous lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finley backwards.
Gerous will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finley up against the cage.
Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerous was well out of range. Poor timing from Finley.
Finley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerous swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerous takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gerous is out of range.
Gerous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finley counters with a left and a right that stings Gerous.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finley. Gerous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerous keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finley instigates a clinch.
Finley breaks from the clinch.
Finley moves into the clinch.
Finley breaks from the clinch.
Gerous is looking to clinch.
Finley throws a hook to the side of Gerous's head but Gerous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerous misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerous tries to keep at a distance but Finley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finley manages to break the clinch.
Finley shoots in and bounces Gerous off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Finley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gerous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finley has managed to get both his arms back between Gerous's legs - danger averted.
Finley trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerous is working an open guard so Finley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Finley stuffs the takedown.
Finley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerous rather than just go for the knockout.
Finley wants to clinch.
Finley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerous manages to avoid it.
Finley rushes Gerous and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gerous tries to land knees in the clinch but Finley avoids the damage to the body.
Finley breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finley throws a body kick that misses.
Gerous throws a right hand that Finley ducks under and follows up with a left that Finley also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gerous enables Finley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gerous manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Finley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gerous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finley defends well.
Finley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finley forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerous is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finley working over Gerous with some ground and pound. Gerous looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finley slips a jab and a cross from Gerous.
Gerous slips a straight right by Finley.
Finley throws a shot from downtown. Gerous moves away and avoids it.
Gerous avoids the body shot from Finley.
Finley closes the distance and clinches.
Finley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Finley.
Gerous is trying to break free.
Gerous letting Finley take a breather here.
Finley lands with a right to the head.
Finley scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finley.
Finley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Finley breaks the clinch.
Gerous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finley gets a clinch.
Gerous pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Finley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerous misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerous misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Finley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Finley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Finley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gerous manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gerous has his foot on Finley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finley works his way back into a safe position though.
Finley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gerous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finley scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerous keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Gerous escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Finley passes Gerous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gerous looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finley wants to take a breather but Gerous is having none of it.
Finley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Finley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Finley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Finley looking to finish Gerous with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gerous!
Finley trying to control but Gerous is having none of it.
Finley prevents Gerous from getting the reversal.
Finley is landing with some decent strikes but Gerous is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Finley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Finley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley controlling from the full mount.
Finley looking to finish Gerous with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gerous!
Finley controlling from mount.
Finley prevents Gerous from getting the reversal.
Finley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Finley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Finley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dan Gerous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerous throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Finley content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley working Gerous over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Finley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Finley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoneface McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty comes to the cage accompanied by Let me clear my throat!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stoneface McGillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGillicutty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hari tries to clinch up but McGillicutty circles away and keeps his distance.
Hari is looking to clinch but McGillicutty is avoiding it.
McGillicutty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hari at a distance.
McGillicutty stalks Hari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hari's face. Hari staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
Hari tries to clinch but McGillicutty moves out of range.
Hari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty lands a left and a right that send Hari crashing to the mat, dazed. McGillicutty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hari is rocked!
Hari tries to clinch but McGillicutty moves out of range.
McGillicutty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hari to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hari looks to clinch but McGillicutty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hari taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stoneface McGillicutty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Idont Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Ezel van de Reuzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van de Reuzel has chosen For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as De Ezel van de Reuzel enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idont Fight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Ezel van de Reuzel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight misses with an uppercut.
Fight throws a series of punches but van de Reuzel moves out of range.
van de Reuzel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
van de Reuzel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van de Reuzel working the head and body with strikes.
van de Reuzel thows a huge punch but Fight dodges it nicely.
van de Reuzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van de Reuzel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fight defending well though.
van de Reuzel slows the pace down in half guard.
van de Reuzel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
van de Reuzel wants to control but Fight is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van de Reuzel is thwarting Fight's attempts to control the position.
Fight is not content to let van de Reuzel control the position.
van de Reuzel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but Fight is blocking nicely.
Fight wants to get back to full guard.
Fight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from van de Reuzel.
Fight tries to roll over but van de Reuzel keeps him under control.
van de Reuzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
van de Reuzel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fight trying to control from the bottom.
van de Reuzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fight is not content to let van de Reuzel control the position.
van de Reuzel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
van de Reuzel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. van de Reuzel is working away from the top position though.
van de Reuzel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but Fight is blocking nicely.
van de Reuzel working over Fight with some ground and pound. Fight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
van de Reuzel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fight blocking the ground and pound attempt from van de Reuzel.
Fight is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel trying to control from half guard but Fight is working away.
Fight blocking the ground and pound attempt from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
van de Reuzel is taking a breather. Fight says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fight taking some punishment here, with van de Reuzel in his half guard.
van de Reuzel is nestled in close to Fight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
van de Reuzel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
van de Reuzel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
van de Reuzel wants to take a breather but Fight is having none of it.
van de Reuzel is nestled in close to Fight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
van de Reuzel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
van de Reuzel lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
van de Reuzel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Ezel van de Reuzel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
van de Reuzel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
van de Reuzel takes a little break here. Fight wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The strikes coming from van de Reuzel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fight is not content to let van de Reuzel control the position.
van de Reuzel working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van de Reuzel is trying to ground and pound but Fight uses the momentary lack of control by van de Reuzel to regain half guard.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
van de Reuzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van de Reuzel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van de Reuzel wants to take a breather but Fight is having none of it.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
van de Reuzel thows a huge punch but Fight dodges it nicely.
van de Reuzel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fight blocking the ground and pound attempt from van de Reuzel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
van de Reuzel lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fight is staying active underneath van de Reuzel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
van de Reuzel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from van de Reuzel there.
van de Reuzel is trying to control the action in half guard but Fight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of van de Reuzel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take van de Reuzel's back!
van de Reuzel manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
van de Reuzel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. van de Reuzel showed some decent athleticism there.
De Ezel van de Reuzel has got the better of the ground game so far.
van de Reuzel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van de Reuzel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from van de Reuzel.
van de Reuzel lands a couple of elbows.
van de Reuzel controlling from the top position.
Fight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
van de Reuzel trying to control but Fight is working from the bottom.
van de Reuzel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
van de Reuzel throwing strikes but missing.
van de Reuzel lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
van de Reuzel is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight has wrist control.
van de Reuzel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
van de Reuzel is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight has wrist control.
Fight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from van de Reuzel.
Fight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
van de Reuzel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
van de Reuzel postures up and lands a big shot to Fight's brow.
van de Reuzel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van de Reuzel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Ezel van de Reuzel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
van de Reuzel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
van de Reuzel working the head and body with strikes.
van de Reuzel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fight to regain full guard.
van de Reuzel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
van de Reuzel is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight has wrist control.
van de Reuzel with a flurry of punches that miss.
van de Reuzel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
van de Reuzel with a nice head shot there.
van de Reuzel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van de Reuzel postures up in Fight's guard and throws a big left but Fight blocks it.
van de Reuzel scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van de Reuzel trying to control but Fight is working from the bottom.
van de Reuzel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
van de Reuzel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells van de Reuzel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
van de Reuzel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
van de Reuzel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
van de Reuzel throwing strikes but missing.
van de Reuzel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Idont Fight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
van de Reuzel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
van de Reuzel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
van de Reuzel throwing strikes from guard but Fight blocks nicely.
van de Reuzel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
van de Reuzel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fight works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fight keeping moving, preventing van de Reuzel from controlling successfully.
van de Reuzel looking to pass the guard.
van de Reuzel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fight's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
van de Reuzel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
van de Reuzel pushes down on Fight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
van de Reuzel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fight to regain full guard.
van de Reuzel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
van de Reuzel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van de Reuzel with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van de Reuzel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
van de Reuzel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van de Reuzel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
van de Reuzel is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight has wrist control.
van de Reuzel landing some decent shots from guard.
De Ezel van de Reuzel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van de Reuzel landing some decent shots from guard.
van de Reuzel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Ezel van de Reuzel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well van de Reuzel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... De Ezel van de Reuzel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkki Kyllikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Vlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyllikki comes to the cage accompanied by Urheilu ja isänmaa. Nyrkki Kyllikki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Vlay's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nyrkki Kyllikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Vlay!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlay fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kyllikki drives through and clinches with Vlay against the cage.
Kyllikki tries to work over Vlay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vlay blocks a body shot from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyllikki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kyllikki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vlay backwards.
Kyllikki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyllikki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kyllikki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyllikki tries to stall but Vlay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyllikki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki stalling in the clinch but Vlay improves position.
Kyllikki scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vlay looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlay tries for a takedown but Kyllikki manages to get underhooks.
Kyllikki lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyllikki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki has Vlay pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyllikki lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyllikki lands a left hand.
Kyllikki stalling in the clinch.
Kyllikki lands with a light punch inside.
Vlay tries to score a body lock takedown but Kyllikki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nyrkki Kyllikki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Vlay.
Kyllikki is leaning against Vlay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyllikki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlay.
Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kyllikki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kyllikki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyllikki slowing the pace effectively.
Kyllikki is leaning against Vlay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyllikki slowing the pace effectively.
Kyllikki lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki is working Vlay over against the cage.
Kyllikki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyllikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vlay backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vlay is trying to drag Kyllikki to the mat but Kyllikki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kyllikki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyllikki lands a body punch.
Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
Kyllikki cracks Vlay with a nice body shot.
Kyllikki stalling against the cage.
Kyllikki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vlay backwards.
Kyllikki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyllikki lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
Vlay being controlled against the cage.
Kyllikki digs a right hand underneath Vlay's ribcage. Vlay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyllikki presses Vlay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kyllikki pushes Vlay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kyllikki scores with a hook to the body.
Kyllikki lands a shot to the body.
Kyllikki has Vlay pushed against the cage.
Kyllikki cracks Vlay with a nice body shot.
Kyllikki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyllikki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlay backwards.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Good body shot from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kyllikki.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlay or not.
Kyllikki cracks Vlay with a nice body shot.
Kyllikki lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyllikki is pushing Vlay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlay or not.
Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyllikki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vlay prevents a body shot from Kyllikki.
A bit of stalling here from Kyllikki.
Vlay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyllikki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyllikki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyllikki wants to stall.
Vlay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vlay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyllikki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vlay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Kyllikki to work.
Kyllikki presses Vlay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyllikki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kyllikki.
Vlay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyrkki Kyllikki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vlay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vlay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kyllikki controlling the position for now.
Kyllikki is refusing to be controlled, as Vlay sits in half guard.
Vlay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyllikki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vlay.
Kyllikki is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyllikki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vlay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyllikki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vlay distracts Kyllikki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vlay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vlay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vlay tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyllikki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyllikki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyllikki keeping hold of Vlay's head, controlling as best he can.
Kyllikki is defending against the submission attempts here by Vlay.
Kyllikki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kyllikki tries to get out of the position.
Vlay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vlay works his way into full mount!
Vlay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kyllikki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyllikki manages to get back to half guard.
Vlay is trying to work for a kimura but Kyllikki is defending well.
Kyllikki wants to control but Vlay is keeping busy.
Vlay 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.
Vlay is looking to take a break and control but Kyllikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyllikki is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kyllikki is looking to improve his position.
Vlay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vlay is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vlay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vlay scores with a head kick. Kyllikki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vlay. That's going to slow Kyllikki down.
Vlay throws a head kick that misses.
Vlay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vlay.
Kyllikki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vlay.
Vlay misses with a body kick.
Kyllikki clinches up with Vlay and pushes him back against the cage.
Vlay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyllikki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nyrkki Kyllikki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Vlay.
Kyllikki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kyllikki tries to clinch up.
Kyllikki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlay can do to turn this around?
Vlay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlay has a takedown stuffed.
Vlay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Kyllikki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyllikki moves into the clinch successfully.
Kyllikki digs a right hand underneath Vlay's ribcage. Vlay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vlay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyllikki lands with a left to the head.
Kyllikki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlay or not.
Kyllikki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vlay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyllikki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy left from Kyllikki finds it's target.
Vlay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyllikki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vlay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyllikki lands the left hand.
Kyllikki lands with an overhand left.
Vlay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyllikki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyllikki scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyllikki.
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!
Kyllikki lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kyllikki - that landed with a thud.
Kyllikki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyllikki.
A body shot lands from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vlays head.
Kyllikki works on Vlay's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyllikki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyllikki taking a breather.
Kyllikki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kyllikki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyllikki misses with a punch to the body.
Kyllikki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vlay's elbow.
Kyllikki tries to throw a body punch but Vlay avoids it by throwing Kyllikki back against the cage.
Vlay looking for a takedown.
Vlay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kyllikki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki presses Vlay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyllikki digs a right hand into Vlay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vlay's gas tank.
Kyllikki digs a right hand into Vlay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vlay's gas tank.
Kyllikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyllikki is struggling to control the position.
Kyllikki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kyllikki is leaning against Vlay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nyrkki Kyllikki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Kyllikki.
Kyllikki is pressed up against the cage. Vlay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kyllikki down to the mat. Kyllikki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kyllikki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlay in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlay fails with a takedown attempt.
Vlay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyllikki throws a series of punches but Vlay avoids them all with ease.
Kyllikki lands a nice shot to the body.
Vlay dives in and grabs Kyllikki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyllikki pushes down on Vlay's head and hops out.
Vlay swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyllikki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyllikki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyrkki Kyllikki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyllikki tries to clinch but Vlay is having none of it.
Vlay shoots in for a double leg but Kyllikki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyllikki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyllikki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlay at a distance.
A left lands for Kyllikki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyllikki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyllikki is looking to clinch but Vlay is avoiding it.
Vlay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kyllikki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vlay somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Kyllikki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyllikki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Kyllikki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robben comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - For Those About To Rock. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Robben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robben throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Santos's head.
De Santos misses with a wild combination.
De Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robben defending well as De Santos loads up on a big left hand.
De Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Robben. That snapped De Santos's head back.
Robben throws a leg kick which misses De Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santos tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robben.
Robben lands a body shot.
Robben blocks a jab.
Robben throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robben scores with a leg kick.
Arjen Robben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Robben's shoulder, as Robben tries to avoid the shot.
Robben bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Robben connects with a leg kick. De Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Santos throws the left hand but Robben avoids the punch easily.
Robben keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Santos.
De Santos drops his hands momentarily and Robben takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robben avoids the body shot from De Santos.
De Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robben pinned against the cage. Robben gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robben with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Robben there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Santos.
De Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Robben counters with a leg kick.
De Santos misses with a combination
and Robben counters with a head kick.
Robben throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Santos 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robben. That's going to slow De Santos down.
Robben digs a good body shot into De Santos's ribs.
Victor De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robben blocks a jab.
Robben lands a leg kick that knocks De Santos off balance momentarily.
Robben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robben lands a head kick!
Robben lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Robben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robben.
Robben digs a good hook to De Santos's body.
Robben lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robben throws a one two combo.
De Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Robben to counter with a crisp jab.
Robben throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robben counters with an outside leg kick.
De Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robben fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Robben counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Robben is looking to slow De Santos down with leg kicks.
De Santos blocks a head kick by Robben.
Robben lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Robben there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santos cracks Robben with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Robben finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robben bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Santos's head backwards.
Robben throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robben.
Robben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Robben dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Santos shoots for a takedown but Robben saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robben scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from De Santos misses its intended target.
De Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Robben counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by De Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Santos.
De Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Robben cracks the inside of De Santos's front leg.
De Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robben counters with an inside leg kick.
Robben connects with a leg kick. De Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Santos shoots and misses
and Robben counters with a nice leg kick.
Robben feints a jab promting De Santos to slip. Robben then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Victor De Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Santos is breathing heavily.
De Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Robben counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robben lands a high kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Santos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robben has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Robben counters with a solid body kick.
De Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Santos misses with a straight left.
Robben scores with a hook to the body. De Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robben thuds a left hand into De Santos's body.
De Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Robben.
Robben lands a head shot.
Arjen Robben is winning the standup battle so far.
De Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robben tries to avoid it but De Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robben to the ground. Robben escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arjen Robben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor De Santos.
De Santos misses with a double jab
and Robben counters with a head kick.
Robben throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Santos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robben.
Robben lands a high kick!
Robben scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robben, right into the meat.
De Santos misses with a combination
and Robben counters with a stiff right hand.
Robben throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Santos misses the body punch
and Robben counters with an inside leg kick.
Robben ducks under a wild hook from De Santos.
Robben fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robben lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robben moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from De Santos.
Robben is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robben jabs De Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Santos looks to land a right hand but Robben moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robben.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robben dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Santos. That did some damage!
De Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robben counters with a leg kick.
De Santos 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.
De Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robben.
Robben dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Santos. That did some damage!
Robben throws a head kick that half lands.
Robben scoring well with a low kick there.
Robben lands a head kick!
De Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robben can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick by De Santos misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robben connects with a leg kick. De Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robben.
Robben looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crunch! Robben slams his shin into De Santos's torso.
Robben goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robben scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Robben dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Robben dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Santos. That did some damage!
Robben scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Robben. That one must have hurt.
Robben throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robben connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Santos misses the target.
Robben scores with a nice body kick.
Robben throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robben fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robben lands a nice looking body shot.
De Santos misses with an uppercut.
De Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robben.
Robben lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Santos will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos looks to land a right hand but Robben moved out of range.
Robben connects with a solid leg kick.
Robben moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robben lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santos's sensitive parts.
De Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Robben makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robben is looking to wear down De Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robben lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santos's sensitive parts.
Robben scores with a head kick. De Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Santos takes one to the chin there.
Robben throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robben throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robben slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robben goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robben throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Santos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Robben.
Robben throws a nice head kick!
Robben blocks a jab.
Robben lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robben with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Santos shoots and misses
and Robben counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Santos thinking.
Robben connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Robben.
Arjen Robben is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from De Santos misses.
Robben lands with a slapping head kick.
Robben throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by De Santos.
Robben cracks the inside of De Santos's front leg.
Robben connects with an inside leg kick.
Robben throws a nice head kick!
Robben throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Santos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robben lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robben with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robben, right into the meat.
Robben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robben fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Santos throws a lazy right hand but Robben sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Victor De Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robben jabs at De Santos's body.
De Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robben throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab, jab by Robben - just one landing.
De Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robben is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for De Santos.
A shot to the body from De Santos misses
and Robben counters with a head kick. That will keep De Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robben lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Santos misses with a combination
and Robben counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robben throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Robben showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robben 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 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Robben!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. Malone has chosen up with the Cock as his entrance music. Andre Van der Laan 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Van der Laan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Malone!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van der Laan stuffs the takedown.
Andre Van der Laan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Van der Laan is keeping the position.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van der Laan keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van der Laan holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mick Malone.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Malone throws a head kick but Van der Laan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van der Laan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van der Laan throws a lazy head kick
and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van der Laan thinking.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Van der Laan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Van der Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone avoids the head kick by Van der Laan.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Malone.
Andre Van der Laan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van der Laan tries to work over Malone's front leg with a kick but Malone checks it.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone gets the takedown into side control.
Malone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Malone looking to control but instead Van der Laan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Van der Laan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Van der Laan tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control.
Malone wants to control but Van der Laan is keeping him busy.
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.
Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van der Laan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van der Laan is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malone slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mick Malone wasn't active enough on the ground.
Malone 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.
Van der Laan thuds his shin into the meat of Malone's side.
Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Malone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malone shoots in for a double leg but Van der Laan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van der Laan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Malone as he checks the leg kick.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
Van der Laan tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van der Laan misses with a body kick.
Malone stalks Van der Laan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van der Laan's face. Van der Laan staggers backwards, shaken.
Malone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
Van der Laan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover.
Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Van der Laan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Van der Laan.
Mick Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Van der Laan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van der Laan misses with a head kick.
Van der Laan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Van der Laan is predictable there
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van der Laan, right into the meat.
Van der Laan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van der Laan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
A head kick from Van der Laan lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Van der Laan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Malone blocks a head kick by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan misses with a low kick.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van der Laan.
Malone lands with a slapping head kick.
Van der Laan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van der Laan jabs Malone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Van der Laan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van der Laan lands with a kick to the temple. Malone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mick Malone has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van der Laan - that will leave a mark!
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Van der Laan scores with a nice body kick.
Van der Laan throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Van der Laan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van der Laan swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Van der Laan scores with a leg kick.
Van der Laan scores with a jab to the head.
Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Van der Laan throws a lazy body kick
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.
Van der Laan lands a front kick.
Van der Laan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malone is able to avoid easily.
Andre Van der Laan is winning the standup battle so far.
Van der Laan throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Van der Laan.
An inside leg kick lands from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Van der Laan misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van der Laan. That's going to slow Malone down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van der Laan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage!
Van der Laan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van der Laan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Van der Laan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mick Malone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Malone.
Van der Laan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van der Laan slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Van der Laan throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off.
Malone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Malone.
Malone checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van der Laan thows a leg kick but Malone checks it
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van der Laan is looking to land body kicks.
Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van der Laan can pounce on him.
Van der Laan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone.
Van der Laan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van der Laan misses with a head kick.
Van der Laan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van der Laan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malone's calf.
Van der Laan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van der Laan.
Malone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van der Laan. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Van der Laan.
Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van der Laan.
Nice body kick from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan misses with a low kick.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Van der Laan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van der Laan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van der Laan misses with a low kick.
Van der Laan connects with a high kick.
Van der Laan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van der Laan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Van der Laan blocks a head kick by Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Van der Laan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.
Van der Laan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Van der Laan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van der Laan tries to land a leg kick but Malone saw it coming and moves away.
Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Van der Laan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van der Laan has time to react.
Van der Laan tried to score with a low kick but Malone checks it.
Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone checks a leg kick.
Van der Laan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van der Laan stuffs the takedown.
Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone.
Andre Van der Laan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Malone.
Malone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van der Laan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover.
Van der Laan scoring well with a low kick there.
Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van der Laan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van der Laan throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage.
Van der Laan tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone moves out of range as Van der Laan strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Van der Laan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van der Laan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Van der Laan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bento Bozano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Iniesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iniesta has chosen Eminem - No Love ft. Lil Wayne as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bento Bozano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andres Iniesta!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iniesta misses with a head kick.
Bozano just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozano avoids the head kick by Iniesta.
Bozano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iniesta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bozano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iniesta's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bozano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bozano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iniesta keeping moving, preventing Bozano from controlling successfully.
Iniesta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bozano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iniesta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bozano passes into half guard.
Bozano 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.
Iniesta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozano stalling.
Bozano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bozano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iniesta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozano is controlling the pace.
Bozano stops Iniesta from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bozano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Bento Bozano wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bozano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iniesta's guard.
Iniesta wants to stand but Bozano is controlling the position.
Bozano wants to control from the top but Iniesta keeps moving.
Bozano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iniesta's guard.
Bozano controlling the pace.
Bozano is working for a kimura but Iniesta is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iniesta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bozano.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bozano in particular looking to stall.
Bozano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bozano throwing shots but Iniesta is blocking nicely.
Bozano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Iniesta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bozano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bozano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iniesta defending well though.
Bozano not doing much here.
Bozano passes to side control.
Bozano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bento Bozano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bozano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bozano looks for a takedown but Iniesta sprawls well.
Bozano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bozano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Bozano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bozano in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Iniesta defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Iniesta is trying to escape the position but Bozano is controlling the position.
Bozano throws an elbow but Iniesta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Iniesta parries the strikes from Bozano easily there. Bozano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iniesta to escape.
Bozano wants to control but Iniesta is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Bozano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Bozano crashes against the mat.
Iniesta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bozano is controlling him well.
Bozano tries for a kimura but Iniesta is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iniesta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bozano is trying to get an arm triangle but Iniesta is defending well.
Bozano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Iniesta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Iniesta parries the strikes from Bozano easily there. Bozano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iniesta to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bozano trying to control the position but Iniesta is working away.
Bozano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iniesta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bozano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Iniesta is trying to get back to his feet.
Bozano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bozano landing strikes.
Bozano in side control, throwing shots but Iniesta defends.
Bozano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Iniesta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bozano passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Iniesta!
Bozano wants to control the pace but Iniesta is squirming around nicely.
Bozano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bento Bozano dominated that second round.
That's time! Bozano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bozano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iniesta wants to stand up but Bozano is controlling him.
Bozano works over Iniesta with some ground and pound from guard.
Bozano wants to control from the top but Iniesta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bozano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bozano wants to control from the top but Iniesta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iniesta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bozano controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bento Bozano.
Bozano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iniesta manages to avoid it.
Bozano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iniesta to the mat! Iniesta manages to get full guard.
Bozano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bozano trying to control the position from guard on top but Iniesta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andres Iniesta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bento Bozano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iniesta keeping full guard, as Bozano tries to pass.
Bozano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bento Bozano wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bozano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iniesta but Iniesta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iniesta throws a head kick that misses.
Iniesta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Bozano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iniesta won't allow Bozano to pass to mount.
Bozano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bozano stalling.
Bozano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iniesta defending well though.
Bento Bozano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bozano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iniesta is just riding it out for now. Bozano eventually gives up the hold.
Bozano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Iniesta wants to stand back up but Bozano manages to pass into side control.
Bozano in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bento Bozano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bozano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bento Bozano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon The Professional (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham comes to the cage accompanied by Jeremy. The Professional is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chop 'em Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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161 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon The Professional!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Professional, right into the meat.
The Professional tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cunnigham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Professional is fending him off so far but Cunnigham persists. Nope, The Professional circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunnigham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Professional tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunnigham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cunnigham misses the target.
The Professional scores with a nice right hand.
Cunnigham throws a big shot that misses.
Cunnigham defending well as The Professional loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Professional tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cunnigham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Professional looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cunnigham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Professional is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cunnigham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Professional knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cunnigham working the strikes but The Professional uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cunnigham seems to be looking for submissions.
The Professional is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cunnigham is working for a kimura here but The Professional manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cunnigham's guard.
The Professional trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Professional looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cunnigham working a defensive guard but The Professional manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cunnigham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Professional wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Professional tries to advance to mount but Cunnigham denies him.
Cunnigham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Professional's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham wants to control but The Professional is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Professional prevents Cunnigham from improving his position.
Cunnigham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cunnigham has his foot on The Professional's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Professional works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunnigham has his foot on The Professional's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Professional works his way back into a safe position though.
Cunnigham throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Professional escapes and throws Cunnigham's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cunnigham is looking for a sweep.
The Professional just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham is looking to regain half guard here but The Professional keeps moving and retains side control.
Cunnigham manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Professional decides to return to a standing position.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Professional.
Cunnigham shoots in looking for a takedown but The Professional manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunnigham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Professional is looking to slow Cunnigham down with leg kicks.
The Professional misses with a straight right.
The Professional connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon The Professional dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Professional misses with a hook.
Cunnigham shoots in looking for a takedown but The Professional manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunnigham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Professional stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Professional wants it to stay on the feet.
The Professional tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunnigham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Professional's waist but The Professional gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunnigham off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Professional pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Professional feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cunnigham's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Professional throws a low kick but Cunnigham avoids it.
Cunnigham throws an overhand right that lands on The Professional's shoulder, as The Professional tries to avoid the shot.
Cunnigham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cunnigham misses with the ground and pound.
Cunnigham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cunnigham trying to control the position but The Professional is working away.
Cunnigham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Professional has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Professional prevents Cunnigham from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Professional regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cunnigham's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cunnigham is trying to control the action in half guard but The Professional is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cunnigham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Professional trying to hold on to Cunnigham's head to control him but Cunnigham postures up.
Cunnigham wants to take a breather but The Professional is having none of it.
Cunnigham wants to work for an arm triangle but The Professional is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Professional tries to get to full guard but Cunnigham has control of the leg.
Cunnigham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cunnigham wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Professional keeps working.
Cunnigham wants to work for an arm triangle but The Professional is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunnigham trying to control the action but The Professional is working from the bottom.
The Professional is defending against the submission attempts here by Cunnigham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cunnigham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunnigham with the ground and pound but The Professional uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cunnigham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunnigham has gone for a leg lock! The Professional slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunnigham's guard.
The Professional controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon The Professional will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Professional finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Professional throws the left hand but Cunnigham avoids the punch easily.
Cunnigham misses with a takedown attempt - The Professional sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Professional.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Professional wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cunnigham is stalling here but it's allowed The Professional to get half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham seems to be looking for submissions.
The Professional avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cunnigham.
Cunnigham is looking for a kimura here.
The Professional is refusing to be controlled, as Cunnigham sits in half guard.
Cunnigham wants to free his trapped foot but The Professional is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cunnigham is looking for a kimura but The Professional is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunnigham to get the leverage.
Cunnigham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Professional is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunnigham trying to control from The Professional's half guard. The Professional has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cunnigham wants to control from the top but The Professional keeps moving.
Cunnigham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Professional is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cunnigham, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Professional got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnigham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Professional has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnigham's legs - danger averted.
The Professional stays in close to Cunnigham's body and controls the position.
Cunnigham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Professional defends well.
The Professional slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Professional passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cunnigham is looking to improve his position.
The Professional wants to pass the guard but Cunnigham is defending well.
Cunnigham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Professional is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leon The Professional just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Professional stuffs the takedown.
The Professional slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cunnigham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cunnigham loads up on a big right hand but The Professional slips the punch.
The Professional throws a low kick, looking for Cunnigham's leg but Cunnigham calmly moves out of range.
The Professional throws out a leg kick but Cunnigham moves out of range and The Professional only half commits.
The Professional cracks a nice hook into Cunnigham's ribs.
Cunnigham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Professional. The Professional obviously looking to wear him down.
Cunnigham connects with a right hand. The Professional shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham thows a body shot but no joy.
The Professional dips to his left and cracks Cunnigham with an uppercut!
Cunnigham moves out of range of the body kick from The Professional.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunnigham. The Professional does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunnigham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Professional was covering up waiting for the punch and Cunnigham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Professional keeping full guard, as Cunnigham tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Professional is trying to keep Cunnigham in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham thows a big elbow that misses.
Cunnigham trying to control but The Professional is working from the bottom.
Cunnigham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Professional manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cunnigham has The Professional in his guard.
Cunnigham is looking for a triangle but The Professional pushes his legs off easily.
The Professional must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunnigham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. The Professional stacks Cunnigham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by The Professional!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham can't do much from the bottom here.
Cunnigham gets back to half guard.
Cunnigham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Professional pulls his head out easily.
The Professional is thwarting Cunnigham's attempts to control the position.
Cunnigham manages to get to full guard.
Cunnigham working for a triangle but The Professional defends it easily.
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.
The Professional seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cunnigham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Professional's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cunnigham is trying to control the position but The Professional postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon The Professional dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Professional ducks under a wild hook from Cunnigham.
The Professional throws a series of punches but Cunnigham moves out of range.
The Professional wants to clinch.
The Professional misses with a two punch combination.
Cunnigham tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Professional sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunnigham somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Professional misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Professional scoring well with a low kick there.
The Professional throws a lazy right hand but Cunnigham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leon The Professional seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunnigham is defended easily by The Professional.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Professional fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cunnigham.
The Professional tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunnigham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cunnigham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by The Professional.
The Professional misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Cunnigham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Professional scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Professional swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cunnigham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cunnigham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunnigham controlling from the top position.
The Professional has control of Cunnigham's left arm, preventing Cunnigham from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham won't allow The Professional to sweep him here.
Cunnigham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Professional swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunnigham looking to sit in guard and control but The Professional gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cunnigham controlling The Professional's posture.
Cunnigham wants to sweep here but The Professional controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cunnigham working for submissions but it's allowed The Professional to get to half guard.
Cunnigham trying to control from the bottom.
Leon The Professional is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunnigham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunnigham has a hand on The Professional's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Professional takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Professional controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon The Professional.
I've got The Professional winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon The Professional! Leon The Professional retains his lightweight title!
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