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SFL #26: All or Nothing PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rockstar Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Royal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royal lands a big head kick that sends Machida tumbling to the mat! Royal takes a step backwards and waves Machida back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machida is rocked!
Royal lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Royal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen has chosen Shout at the devil as his entrance music. Kevin Andersen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel drops Andersen with a beautiful combination! Andersen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steel is looking for the KO!
It looks like Kevin Andersen has been cut.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersen.
Andersen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel to the mat! Steel manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel trying to control the position.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel pushes Andersen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Andersen takes one to the chin there.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andersen.
John Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Andersen.
A nice combination there by Steel.
Andersen looks gassed!
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands a left and a right that send Andersen crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Kevin Andersen's cut even more.
Steel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Andersen out cold! Andersen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maik Valua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Bernardes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maik Valua 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Maik Valua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Bernardes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bernardes swings for the body but Valua moves out of range.
Valua clinches with his opponent.
Bernardes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valua manages to break the clinch.
Bernardes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valua swings for the body but Bernardes moves out of range.
Bernardes moves into the clinch successfully.
Valua breaks from the clinch.
Bernardes misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Valua finds it's target.
Bernardes is looking to clinch.
Bernardes tries to clinch but Valua is having none of it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Valua and sends Bernardes crashing to the mat! Valua follows him down to the mat - Bernardes regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Bernardes is rocked!
It looks like Victor Bernardes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardes is looking for a sweep. Valua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernardes is still in real trouble! Can Valua finish him?
Bernardes seems to have recovered his senses.
Bernardes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardes is refusing to be controlled, as Valua sits in half guard.
Bernardes gets back to full guard.
Valua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valua trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernardes looking for a guillotine here but Valua defends easily.
Bernardes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes looking for a guillotine here but Valua defends easily.
Bernardes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valua's guard.
Bernardes trying to control the position from guard on top but Valua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardes stands and throws Valua's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valua tries to get out of the position.
Bernardes trying to control the position but Valua is working away.
Bernardes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bernardes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bernardes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernardes on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valua looking for a sweep but Bernardes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bernardes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maik Valua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Bernardes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Bernardes misses.
Bernardes takes one to the side of the head.
Bernardes wants to clinch up but Valua keeps it at a distance.
Valua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernardes.
Valua throws a hook to the side of Bernardes's head but Bernardes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valua throws a leg kick but Bernardes checks it.
Valua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bernardes scores with a jab. Valua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bernardes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernardes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernardes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bernardes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valua missing with a left hand there. Bernardes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bernardes wants to clinch but Valua slips to the side
and Valua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bernardes throws a head kick that misses
and Valua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bernardes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bernardes tries to clinch but Valua is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valua connects with a single shot there.
Bernardes is breathing heavily.
Valua works the jab nicely.
Bernardes moves away from the strike by Valua.
Valua lunges at Bernardes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernardes's hand.
Valua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bernardes.
Valua jabs at Bernardes's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernardes looks to clinch
letting Valua counter with a right hand.
Valua circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bernardes to the canvas! Bernardes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Valua keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maik Valua!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hell Razor (remix). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Rivera.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Barbossa or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Barbossa circles away.
Barbossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbossa off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barbossa.
Junior Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Barbossa.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbossa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Barbossa looks for a takedown but Rivera sprawls well.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbossa circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Barbossa pushes him off.
Barbossa shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Barbossa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Barbossa pushes him off.
Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbossa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivera.
Rivera tries to clinch there but Barbossa circles away.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbossa circles away.
Junior Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Barbossa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera rushes Barbossa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a knee to the body.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbossa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbossa's face.
Rivera is stalling here.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Barbossa's ribcage.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa jumps guard and drags Rivera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barbossa's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbossa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Barbossa.
Rivera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivera thows a big elbow that misses.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbossa has wrist control.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barbossa shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivera closes the distance and pushes Barbossa back into the cage.
Barbossa tries for a takedown but Rivera manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Rivera.
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barbossa looks gassed!
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera scores a nice knee to the body.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbossa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barbossa wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Rivera slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Rivera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Rivera closes the distance and pushes Barbossa back into the cage.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbossa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barbossa goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivera clinches with his opponent.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barbossa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barbossa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Rivera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barbossa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Junior Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Barbossa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Barbossa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barbossa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
Rivera has Barbossa pressed against the cage.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Barbossa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera looking to stall.
Rivera lands a damaging elbow.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a knee to the body.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivera is stalling here.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Barbossa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivera tries to clinch but Barbossa is having none of it.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Barbossa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbossa off to one side.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera lands an elbow just above Barbossa 's eye.
Barbossa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Barbossa's takedown attempt.
Rivera gets underhooks to prevent Barbossa's takedown attempt.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbossa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rivera lands an elbow inside.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalling in the clinch from Rivera.
Rivera working Barbossa over with knees to the body.
Junior Rivera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rivera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks with his arms.
Come on Rivera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbossa can't get the takedown.
Barbossa can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera lands a damaging elbow.
Rivera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barbossa takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbossa can do to turn this around?
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but Barbossa is blocking nicely.
Barbossa managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Barbossa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rivera prevents it.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks with his arms.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Barbossa managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Rivera dominated that second round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but Barbossa is having none of it.
Barbossa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rivera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rivera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rivera!
Sloppy strikes there by Rivera.
Rivera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rivera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rivera.
Rivera is trying to ground and pound but Barbossa uses the momentary lack of control by Rivera to regain half guard.
Rivera works his way into side control.
Rivera advances nicely into full mount.
Rivera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbossa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barbossa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is desperately trying to improve his position but Rivera has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Rivera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rivera dominating with strikes here.
Barbossa tries to lock up and control but Rivera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rivera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rivera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rivera throws some wild stikes that Barbossa manages to avoid easily.
Barbossa working to try and regain half guard.
Rivera looking to control but Barbossa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the head.
Rivera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barbossa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rivera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barbossa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Rivera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rivera tries to control but Barbossa wriggling away.
Rivera fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barbossa is working to get back to half guard.
Rivera tries to control but Barbossa wriggling away.
Rivera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hector Barbossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rivera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Rivera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warren Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamppa Reponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is And Now We Dance - The Vandals. Jamppa Reponen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warren Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamppa Reponen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reponen pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
Reponen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.
Reponen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reponen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reponen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fitzgerald can't fight it off and eventually Reponen manages to take the fight to the floor. Fitzgerald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reponen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reponen prevents Fitzgerald from getting back to his feet.
Reponen throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reponen on the ground.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Reponen is controlling the position.
Reponen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reponen thows a big elbow that misses.
Reponen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reponen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzgerald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzgerald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzgerald!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reponen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzgerald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reponen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fitzgerald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fitzgerald prevents Reponen from improving his position.
Reponen missing with punches from the bottom.
Reponen is looking for a sweep. Fitzgerald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reponen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reponen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reponen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fitzgerald has passed into half guard!
Reponen looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reponen wants to sweep but Fitzgerald has passed to side control!
Reponen is trying to get back to half guard.
Fitzgerald decides to stand back up. Fitzgerald steps back and let's Reponen get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reponen circles away.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Reponen avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reponen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Reponen is having none of it.
Reponen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reponen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzgerald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzgerald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzgerald!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reponen is looking for a sweep.
Reponen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reponen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fitzgerald off and has taken his back!
Reponen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Reponen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Reponen is looking for a rear naked choke here but Fitzgerald reverses the position brilliantly into Reponen's guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald preventing the sweep.
Reponen has a closed guard, preventing Fitzgerald from standing up.
Reponen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't defend quickly enough and Reponen has managed to lock this one up! Can Fitzgerald escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Reponen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamppa Reponen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny B. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John The Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Kraken!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Pitbull dives in and grabs Kraken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kraken pushes down on The Pitbull's head and hops out.
Kraken misses with a looping right.
Kraken scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
A jab from The Pitbull misses.
Kraken connects with a single shot there.
The Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
The Pitbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kraken on the side of the head.
Kraken slaps away a takedown attempt from The Pitbull, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pitbull moves forwards but Kraken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kraken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraken wants it to stay on the feet.
The Pitbull tries to bum rush Kraken with a series of wild strikes but Kraken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kraken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Pitbull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by The Pitbull.
The Pitbull drags the fight down to the ground.
Kraken wants to pass the guard but The Pitbull is keeping the position.
The Pitbull 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.
Kraken has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Pitbull is proving hard to escape from.
The Pitbull wants to sweep here but Kraken controlling him for the moment.
The Pitbull manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Pitbull unloads with some shots from mount but Kraken bucks and avoids them well.
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.
The Pitbull looking to finish Kraken with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kraken!
The Pitbull misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The Pitbull lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kraken is squirming around, avoiding The Pitbull's attempts to control the action.
Kraken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Pitbull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kraken tries to hold on but The Pitbull postures up.
The Pitbull unloads with some shots from mount but Kraken bucks and avoids them well.
The Pitbull landing strikes from the mount and Kraken is in trouble!
Poor strikes thrown by The Pitbull there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraken tries to buck The Pitbull off but he can't manage it.
Kraken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kraken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Pitbull in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The Pitbull won't let Kraken get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Poor strikes thrown by The Pitbull there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kraken wants to control but The Pitbull is having none of it.
The Pitbull throws some wild stikes that Kraken manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Pitbull thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kraken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Pitbull punching from mount but Kraken doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Pitbull misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraken is squirming around, avoiding The Pitbull's attempts to control the action.
Kraken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Pitbull trying to control but Kraken is having none of it.
The Pitbull misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Pitbull has closed the distance and engaged Kraken in a clinch.
The Pitbull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Pitbull stalling against the cage.
The Pitbull tries to pull guard but Kraken won't allow it.
Kraken tries to stall but The Pitbull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Pitbull.
Kraken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Pitbull has him pressed against the cage.
The Pitbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kraken.
The Pitbull is leaning against Kraken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kraken is trying to break free.
The Pitbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Pitbull tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Pitbull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Pitbull pushes Kraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kraken is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull works on Kraken's body with a couple of short punches.
Kraken is breathing heavily.
Kraken wants to break free but The Pitbull has control.
Kraken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kraken being controlled against the cage.
The Pitbull keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kraken's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull pushes Kraken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Pitbull has Kraken pressed against the cage.
The Pitbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kraken prevents the takedown attempt.
The Pitbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Pitbull gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Pitbull.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken wants to improve his position but The Pitbull is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Pitbull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kraken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Pitbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
The Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull is stalling in the full guard.
The Pitbull thows a big elbow that misses.
The Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Pitbull 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.
The Pitbull slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Kraken both land. Nice combination.
The Pitbull misses with a double jab.
Kraken slips a jab from The Pitbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Pitbull stops Kraken from standing up.
Kraken keeping moving, preventing The Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Kraken wants to get back to his feet but The Pitbull is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kraken wants to sweep here but The Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pitbull sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Pitbull.
Kraken keeps the fight on the outside.
The Pitbull throws a series of punches but Kraken moves out of range.
Kraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Pitbull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kraken lands a with a good body shot.
Kraken lands with a right hand.
Donk. Kraken catches The Pitbull right on the button with a cross.
Kraken misses with a body shot.
Kraken misses with a straight right.
Kraken tries to bum rush The Pitbull with a series of wild strikes but The Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Pitbull digs a good hook to Kraken's body.
The Pitbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Pitbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraken misses with a double jab
and The Pitbull counters with a three punch combo that has Kraken backing up. Kraken nods at The Pitbull to acknowledge the strikes.
The Pitbull misses with a looping left.
Kraken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kraken misses with a series of wild punches.
The Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Kraken's shoulder, as Kraken tries to avoid the shot.
Mark Kraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Pitbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Pitbull tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kraken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Pitbull has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kraken struggling a bit here.
The Pitbull misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The Pitbull working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kraken is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull working the head with strikes.
The Pitbull is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Pitbull wants to control for a moment but Kraken uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kraken pushes The Pitbull off looking to stand but The Pitbull dives back in and keeps control.
The Pitbull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kraken defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Pitbull is stalling here. Kraken is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Pitbull seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kraken has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The Pitbull is looking to regain half guard here but Kraken keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraken wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Pitbull keeps working.
John The Pitbull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kraken working away.
Mark Kraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kraken scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pitbull tries to clinch there but Kraken circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Kraken.
I think The Pitbull 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ville Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papi has chosen IZ ON as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ville Apila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Papi!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papi throws a nice looking combination but Apila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papi throws an overhand right that lands on Apila's shoulder, as Apila tries to avoid the shot.
Papi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Apila circles away quickly and effectively.
Papi lands a left and a right that send Apila crashing to the mat, dazed. Papi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ville Apila has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apila slips a jab from Papi.
Apila wants to clinch up but Papi keeps it at a distance.
Papi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Apila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papi looks to throw the jab but Apila is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Papi.
Apila shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Apila showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Apila is nestled in close to Papi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi trying to hold on to Apila's head to control him but Apila postures up.
Apila 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.
Papi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Apila.
Apila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papi won't allow Apila to pass to mount.
Apila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Papi's head.
Papi is controlling Apila's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Apila not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apila with the ground and pound but Papi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Papi lands a really nice looking cross but Apila seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Apila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papi.
Milo Papi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apila showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papi.
Apila closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Papi trying to control but Apila flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Apila trying to control.
Apila gets his hands free as Papi looks to control.
Apila struggling to land strikes to the head as Papi covers up.
Papi trying to control the action but Apila just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apila scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Papi is looking for a way out.
Apila gets his hands free as Papi looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila throws strikes from the back but Papi rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Papi.
Papi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Apila won't allow Papi to sweep him here.
Papi working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Papi trying to keep a closed guard but Apila is proving a slippery customer.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Apila drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Papi struggling a bit here.
Apila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Papi's legs.
Apila creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Papi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Papi taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Apila are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papi controls the position for a moment.
Apila is putting a hurting on Papi here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Apila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Papi lands a with a good body shot.
Papi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papi misses with a looping right.
Milo Papi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apila shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Papi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apila is working away from the top position though.
Apila missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Apila wants to take a breather but Papi is having none of it.
Apila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papi moves into full guard.
Papi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Apila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Papi looking for a sweep. Not yet Papi, not yet.
Papi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Apila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Papi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Apila can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Papi raining down shots from the mount!
Papi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Papi looking to control but Apila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Papi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Apila's face.
Papi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Papi lands with some strikes.
Ville Apila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Papi.
Papi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi with shots to the head and body - Apila looks very uncomfortable down there.
Papi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Papi tries to control but Apila wriggling away.
Apila wants to control but Papi is having none of it.
Apila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Papi looking to finish Apila with some ground and pound. This is bad for Apila!
Apila takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila is looking to get to half guard.
Papi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apila is looking to escape.
Apila has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Papi's lack of action.
Apila actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Papi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ville Apila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Apila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papi lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Papi coming out on top.
Apila shoots in and drives through. Papi sprawls well.
Papi punishes Apila's body with a nice straight punch.
Papi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apila.
Apila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Papi.
Papi lands a left and a right that send Apila crashing to the mat, dazed. Papi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Apila is rocked!
Apila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papi.
Papi throws a series of punches but Apila avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papi misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi misses with a wild body shot.
Papi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Apila defending well as Papi loads up on a big left hand.
Apila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papi tries to bum rush Apila with a series of wild strikes but Apila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milo Papi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Papi. That snapped Apila's head back.
Apila tries to close the distance and clinch but Papi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papi.
Apila blocks a jab.
Papi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papi throws a shot from downtown. Apila moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Apila.
Apila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Apila lands in his opponent's guard.
Apila distracts Papi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papi looking for a sweep. Not yet Papi, not yet.
Papi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papi has control of Apila's left arm, preventing Apila from doing any damage.
Papi keeping moving, preventing Apila from controlling successfully.
Papi is trying to control the position but Apila postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila stands up and waves to Papi to follow him.
Ville Apila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papi misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Apila.
Papi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Papi looking to control.
Apila being controlled here momentarily.
Papi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi controls Apila momentarily but Apila frees himself.
Apila wants to control from the top but Papi keeps moving.
Papi being controlled here, momentarily.
Apila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apila is in close to Papi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Papi is adopting a defensive guard.
Apila landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Apila's cut.
That's time! Apila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apila is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papi.
Papi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apila moves away.
Papi misses with a double jab.
Papi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Apila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Apila trying to control the position from guard on top but Papi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apila connects with a couple of short punches.
Apila stopping the sweep attempt from Papi.
Papi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apila is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Apila won't allow Papi to sweep him here.
Papi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Papi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papi misses with the combination.
Papi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Papi misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apila.
Papi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apila.
Apila scores with a takedown into Papi's guard.
Papi controls Apila momentarily but Apila frees himself.
Papi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papi trying to keep a closed guard but Apila is proving a slippery customer.
Apila trying to control but Papi is working from the bottom.
Apila lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi trying to keep a closed guard but Apila is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papi throws a lazy right hand but Apila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papi misses with the combination.
Jab from Papi.
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.
Apila slips a jab from Papi.
Papi looks to score with a jab to the body but Apila is just out of range.
A combination from Papi does no damage.
Apila fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Papi sprawls well initially but Apila persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Papi tries to roll over but Apila keeps him under control.
Apila thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Papi's head.
Papi trying to get back to full guard but Apila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Apila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papi wants to hold on but Apila pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Apila had his way with Milo Papi in that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Apila's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Papi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apila was well out of range. Poor timing from Papi.
Apila shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Papi is squirming around, avoiding Apila's attempts to control the action.
Papi wants to control but Apila is having none of it.
Papi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Apila is looking for a triangle but Papi pushes his legs off easily.
Apila working a defensive guard here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi lands a couple of elbows.
Apila wants to hit a switch here but Papi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Apila there!
Papi tries to control but Apila wriggling away.
Papi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Papi lands a nice shot to the head.
Ville Apila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Papi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Papi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Papi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Apila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Papi lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Apila?
Papi with the ground and pound from mount.
Papi with shots to the head and body - Apila looks very uncomfortable down there.
Papi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Papi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Papi trying to control but Apila is having none of it.
Papi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Milo Papi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papi controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Papi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Papi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Papi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abu Darby!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather Jr.
It looks like Abu Darby has been cut.
Mayweather Jr takes a swing at Darby's ribcage but misses.
Darby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayweather Jr defends it nicely.
Darby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather Jr. No joy for Darby on that attempt.
Darby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayweather Jr trying to hold on to Darby's head to control him but Darby postures up.
Darby 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.
Mayweather Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darby prevents Mayweather Jr from getting back to his feet.
Darby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather Jr's guard.
Darby controlling the action here.
Darby tries to pass to full mount but Mayweather Jr defends it.
Mayweather Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darby trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayweather Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayweather Jr wants to stand up but Darby is controlling him.
Darby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Darby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayweather Jr jabs at Darby's body.
Darby looks gassed!
Mayweather Jr throws a series of punches but Darby moves out of range.
Mayweather Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayweather Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayweather Jr sprawls well. Mayweather Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darby gets slowly back to his feet.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Darby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Darby on the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darby tries for a takedown but Mayweather Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mayweather Jr works over Darby's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayweather Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mayweather Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darby doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather Jr.
That has opened up Abu Darby's cut even more.
Darby decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr won't allow Darby to pass to mount.
Mayweather Jr is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayweather Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mayweather Jr wants to control but Darby is keeping busy.
Mayweather Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darby trying to mount his opponent but Mayweather Jr defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abu Darby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mayweather Jr stuffs the takedown.
Mayweather Jr swinging wildly here.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather Jr. No joy for Darby on that attempt.
Good exchange - Mayweather Jr coming out on top.
Mayweather Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Darby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr throws a shot to the body.
Mayweather Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darby is breathing heavily.
Mayweather Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mayweather Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that Darby avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr looks to land a combination but Darby avoids it well.
Mayweather Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Darby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mayweather Jr pushes Darby off looking to stand but Darby dives back in and keeps control.
Mayweather Jr is looking to improve his position.
Mayweather Jr pushes Darby off looking to stand but Darby dives back in and keeps control.
Darby is keen to just control but Mayweather Jr is a slippery customer.
Darby passes to full mount!
Mayweather Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darby on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darby looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Darby trying to control but Mayweather Jr is having none of it.
Darby seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mayweather Jr is holding on tight.
Darby swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mayweather Jr is now in Darby's guard. A big mistake from Darby there, giving up the dominant position!
Mayweather Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby wants to stand but Mayweather Jr is controlling the position.
Darby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayweather Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Mayweather Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darby is keeping the position for now.
Mayweather Jr controlling from the top position.
Mayweather Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayweather Jr 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.
Darby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayweather Jr is one step ahead there.
Mayweather Jr wants to get up but he can't break Darby's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abu Darby's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mayweather Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Darby with that takedown attempt.
Mayweather Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayweather Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darby at a distance.
Mayweather Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darby lands in his opponent's guard.
Darby tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayweather Jr is retaining full guard.
Darby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayweather Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Darby is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr keeping full guard, as Darby tries to pass.
Mayweather Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Darby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mayweather Jr controlling from mount.
Darby tries to lock up and control but Mayweather Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Darby is trying to escape the mount.
Darby gets back to half guard.
Darby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayweather Jr is looking to take a break and control but Darby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darby wants to improve his position but Mayweather Jr is controlling well.
Mayweather Jr trying to control from half guard but Darby is working away.
Darby wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Darby to stand up.
Mayweather Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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.
Darby misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Darby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abu Darby.
Darby dodges the punch combination from Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather Jr throws a right hand that Darby ducks under and follows up with a left that Darby also avoids with ease.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Darby's head.
Mayweather Jr staying out of range there.
Darby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayweather Jr's waist but Mayweather Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Darby off to one side.
Darby looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayweather Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Rotmensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bad boy - cascada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kalle Kolmiokuristus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Rotmensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotmensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen missing with a left hand there. Kolmiokuristus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rotmensen but Rotmensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolmiokuristus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rotmensen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rotmensen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotmensen is trying to get back to half guard.
Rotmensen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rotmensen tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What's Rotmensen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rotmensen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen is looking for a sweep.
Kolmiokuristus working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rotmensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rotmensen presses Kolmiokuristus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rotmensen manages to break the clinch.
Rotmensen connects with a right hand. Kolmiokuristus shakes it off.
Kolmiokuristus dodges the punch combination from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen cracks Kolmiokuristus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen throws a right hand that Kolmiokuristus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolmiokuristus also avoids with ease.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes here but Rotmensen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rotmensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rotmensen tries to lock up and control but Kolmiokuristus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rotmensen prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Rotmensen is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus avoids the attempt from Rotmensen to control.
Kolmiokuristus with the ground and pound from mount.
Kolmiokuristus working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolmiokuristus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rotmensen tries to reverse the position but Kolmiokuristus maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rotmensen?
Rotmensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolmiokuristus on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus dominating with strikes here.
Kolmiokuristus lands a nice shot to the head.
Rotmensen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotmensen working to try and regain half guard.
Rotmensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus punching from mount but Rotmensen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rotmensen?
Rotmensen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalle Kolmiokuristus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kolmiokuristus slips under a jab from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen has closed the distance and engaged Kolmiokuristus in a clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but Rotmensen holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolmiokuristus drops back down to his feet.
Rotmensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rotmensen.
Kolmiokuristus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Rotmensen stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rotmensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Rotmensen stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Rotmensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rotmensen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rotmensen walks away with a smile on his face. Kolmiokuristus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Rotmensen as Kolmiokuristus shoots in.
A jab from Rotmensen misses.
Rotmensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rotmensen thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is breathing heavily.
Rotmensen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rotmensen misses with a wild body shot.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rotmensen cracks Kolmiokuristus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen rushes Kolmiokuristus and presses him up against the cage.
Rotmensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rotmensen lands a nice uppercut.
Rotmensen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolmiokuristus fails to pull guard.
Rotmensen manages to break the clinch.
Rotmensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rotmensen as he avoids it easily.
Rotmensen is looking to land body kicks.
Kolmiokuristus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rotmensen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rotmensen connects with a crisp jab.
Johannes Rotmensen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen clinches up against the cage.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but Rotmensen won't allow it.
Rotmensen lands with a left to the head.
Rotmensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rotmensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kolmiokuristus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rotmensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rotmensen.
That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Rotmensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rotmensen digs a right hand underneath Kolmiokuristus's ribcage. Kolmiokuristus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotmensen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotmensen lands a head shot.
Rotmensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rotmensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolmiokuristus off the cage and back into rage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen scores with a hook.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rotmensen clinches with his opponent.
Rotmensen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolmiokuristuss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown but Rotmensen shows good takedown defense.
Rotmensen scores with a jab to the head.
Kolmiokuristus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotmensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotmensen stuffs the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rotmensen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rotmensen throws a series of punches but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.
Johannes Rotmensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolmiokuristus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotmensen leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rotmensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that Kolmiokuristus avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Kolmiokuristus's head but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a double leg takedown but Rotmensen sprawls well. He's pushed Kolmiokuristus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rotmensen has managed to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rotmensen smiles and moves away.
Kolmiokuristus slips a jab from Rotmensen.
A shot to de liver by Rotmensen. Beautiful body shot.
Kolmiokuristus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotmensen scores with a decent looking hook.
Rotmensen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kolmiokuristus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Rotmensen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Rotmensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rotmensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotmensen leaves Kolmiokuristus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rotmensen loads up on a big right hand but Kolmiokuristus slips the punch.
Kolmiokuristus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Rotmensen lands a jab to the nose.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rotmensen pinned against the cage. Rotmensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotmensen looks to throw the jab but Kolmiokuristus is out of range.
Kolmiokuristus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotmensen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotmensen lands a slapping body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rotmensen lunges at Kolmiokuristus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kolmiokuristus's hand.
Rotmensen misses with the combination.
Rotmensen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rotmensen duly obliges.
The cut above Kalle Kolmiokuristus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotmensen gets a clinch.
Rotmensen lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rotmensen lands a body shot.
Rotmensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Rotmensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Nice body punch from Rotmensen - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kolmiokuristus can do to turn this around?
Rotmensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Kolmiokuristus jumps guard but Rotmensen stands there with Kolmiokuristus around his waist. Kolmiokuristus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rotmensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rotmensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kolmiokuristus backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johannes Rotmensen!
Johannes Rotmensen retains his light heavyweight title!
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