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SFL #31 Rotmensen-Fredriksson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunner Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Grant!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddick doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Riddick wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant throws a wild body kick that Riddick sees coming a mile off.
Grant works over Riddick's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Joshua Riddick has been cut.
Riddick tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Riddick in a clinch.
Riddick tries to pull guard but Grant won't allow it.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddick misses with the head strike.
Riddick pulls guard effortlessly.
Riddick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grant stands up and waves to Riddick to follow him.
Riddick tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a crisp one two that drops Riddick! Grant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riddick to his feet! Riddick is in big trouble!
Riddick is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riddick ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Grant clinches.
A shot in the inside from Riddick.
Riddick missing with knees to the body.
Grant breaks the clinch.
Riddick has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Riddick has double underhooks.
Grant stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riddick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Riddick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick misses with a knee to the head.
Riddick working Grant over with knees to the body.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick misses with a knee to the head.
Riddick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grant avoiding damage as Riddick throws knees to the body.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Riddick misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joshua Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddick circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddick wants to clinch
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riddick wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Grant works over Riddick's head and body with a nice combination.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddick was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Riddick wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a crisp one two that drops Riddick! Grant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riddick to his feet! Riddick is in big trouble!
Oh Riddick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riddick seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grant clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riddick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riddick closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riddick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddick tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Riddick closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grant counters with a low kick, right behind Riddick 's knee.
Gunner Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant stuns Riddick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant misses with the combination.
Riddick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riddick clinches with his opponent.
Riddick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grant or not.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddick misses with a knee strike.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riddick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riddick tries a knee to the head but Grant blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Riddick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riddick in his tracks.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Grant checks a low kick from Riddick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Riddick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riddick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Riddick slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Riddick tries to land a leg kick but Grant saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Grant.
Riddick misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Riddick wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Riddick.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant tries to bum rush Riddick with a series of wild strikes but Riddick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddick clinches up with Grant and pushes him back against the cage.
Riddick pushes Grant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riddick misses with a knee strike.
Riddick tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Riddick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Riddick throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riddick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunner Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant fails to land with a series of punches.
Riddick is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
Grant looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
Riddick tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Riddick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riddick is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riddick tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Riddick darts in trying to clinch
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riddick dodges the punch combination from Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddick tries to clinch
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant slips under a jab from Riddick.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riddick has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Riddick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away.
Grant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riddick rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddick is just out of range.
Riddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddick wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Riddick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Riddick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Riddick closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
Riddick trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riddick into the cage.
Riddick manages to pull guard.
Riddick working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.
Grant wants to stand but Riddick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grant!
Riddick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Grant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddick tries to clinch up.
Riddick wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riddick blocks a head kick by Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddick scores with a leg kick.
Riddick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riddick forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Riddick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Riddick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riddick is looking to clinch.
Grant throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riddick clinches but Grant breaks the clinch
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Riddick in his tracks momentarily.
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riddick, pushing him back against the cage.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Riddick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riddick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away.
Grant lands with a cross.
Riddick closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Gunner Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riddick forces Grant back against the cage and clinches.
Riddick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riddick keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Riddick won't allow it.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick misses with a body punch.
Grant tries to break free but Riddick pushes him back against the cage.
Grant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grant blocks it with crossed arms.
Riddick tries to land a knee to the head but Grant blocks with his arms.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
Riddick wants to clinch
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Riddick.
Riddick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant tries to circle away but Riddick has him pinned against the cage.
Riddick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grant avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
Riddick clinches but Grant breaks the clinch
and Grant counters with a straight right hand.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant clinches up with Riddick and pushes him back against the cage.
Riddick has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddick lands a body shot.
Riddick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riddick has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Riddick is controlling him.
Riddick successfully pulls guard.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riddick tries to clinch
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riddick closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riddick wants to clinch.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Riddick throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grant throws a series of punches but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick looks to throw a body kick
and Grant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riddick darts in trying to clinch
and Grant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riddick is looking to clinch.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Riddick misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Gunner Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick clinches but Grant breaks the clinch
and Grant counters with a three punch combo that has Riddick backing up. Riddick nods at Grant to acknowledge the strikes.
Grant throws a shot from downtown. Riddick moves away and avoids it.
Joshua Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddick throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Grant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Brat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Hell Razor (remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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, Benjamin Brat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera dodges the punch combination from Brat.
Rivera tries to clinch but Brat is having none of it.
Brat blocks a leg kick.
Brat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Brat is controlling well.
Brat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brat 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.
Brat is trying to control. Rivera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivera is in trouble now - Brat has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brat prevents Rivera from getting the reversal.
Brat cracks Rivera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Brat's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat thowing shots but they're missing.
Brat working for a guillotine from mount but Rivera is in no mood to give up.
Brat with shots to the head and body - Rivera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Brat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rivera tries to hold on but Brat pushes him away.
Brat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brat throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rivera tries to lock up and control but Brat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rivera is squirming around, avoiding Brat's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to escape the mount.
Rivera has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Brat's lack of action.
Brat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brat clinches with his opponent.
Brat is trying to stall.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brat.
Rivera connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brat is defending well for now.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brat as Rivera tries to tie him up.
Rivera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brat managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Brat avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera has Brat pressed against the cage.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brat is breathing heavily.
Brat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brat up against the cage.
Brat misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Rivera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
Rivera lands a knee to the head.
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brat stalling in the clinch but Rivera improves position.
Brat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brat tries to circle away but Rivera has him pinned against the cage.
Brat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rivera lands an elbow that stopped Brat in his tracks for a moment.
Brat avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Brat 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 is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera tries to clinch but Brat moves out of range.
Brat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivera doesn't manage to clinch there - Brat circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Rivera will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Rivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brat wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brat postures up.
Brat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Brat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera wants to stand and escape but Brat is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivera's guard.
Brat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Brat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivera is trying to keep Brat in close.
Rivera has his feet on Brat's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A slow jab from Brat misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Brat.
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivera looks to clinch
and Brat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brat taking a breather.
Brat being controlled against the cage.
Brat avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Brat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brat goes for a takedown attempt but Rivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brat was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivera.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Brat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rivera tries to clinch but Brat moves away
and Brat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivera wants to control but Brat is keeping busy.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is in trouble now - Brat has advanced to mount!
Rivera wants to control but Brat is having none of it.
Brat wants to control the pace but Rivera is squirming around nicely.
Brat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brat scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rivera tries to hold on but Brat postures up.
Brat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Brat dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rivera wants to clinch.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rivera closes the distance but Brat moves to the side
and Brat counters with a shoot takedown. Rivera fights it but they end up in guard.
Brat trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brat prevents Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Brat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brat is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivera has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brat wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bratis looking to pass into half guard but Rivera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rivera is in guard.
Rivera thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivera wants to clinch
and Brat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brat's face.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivera lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera connects with a knee to the head.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Rivera has Brat pressed against the cage.
Rivera landing knees to the head.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rivera stops a takedown attempt from Brat.
Rivera blocks an elbow strike from Brat.
Rivera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rivera connects with a knee to the head.
Brat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rivera lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rivera.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
Rivera scores with a knee to the head.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brat is defending well for now.
Brat avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Brat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brat as Rivera tries to tie him up.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Brat can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Rivera.
Rivera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Brat 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rivera stalling in the clinch.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Brat's ribcage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Brat blocks with his arms.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brat controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brat misses with a knee strike.
Brat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Rivera.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brat keeps the fight on the outside.
Brat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and Brat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brat scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Rivera.
I think Rivera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Rivera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brent Huthe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huthe comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - Bad Company. This should be a great matchup!
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24
185 lbs
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177 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brent Huthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huthe lands a two punch combo.
A big right from Huthe misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huthe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huthe wants it to stay on the feet.
Huthe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huthe.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Huthe, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Huthe against the cage but Huthe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huthe stuffs the takedown.
Brent Huthe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bravo.
Bravo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bravo looking to pass the guard.
Bravo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Huthe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Huthe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Huthe!
Bravo tries to bench press Huthe off him but Huthe keeps the position.
Huthe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bravo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huthe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Huthe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Bravo gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huthe chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravo looks gassed!
Huthe pushes down on Bravo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huthe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bravo.
Huthe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bravo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huthe lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Huthe there.
Huthe is keen to just control but Bravo is a slippery customer.
Bravo is pressing down on Huthe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huthe preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huthe defends it easily.
Huthe trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Huthe landing with the ground and pound.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Huthe passes into side control.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huthe working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo tries to get to full guard but Huthe has control of the leg.
Huthe is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo with the active half guard here but Huthe passes nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Huthe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Huthe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bravo down.
Huthe scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Huthe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huthe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Huthe sprawls well.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.
Brent Huthe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Bravo.
Huthe stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravo. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huthe.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huthe cracks a nice hook into Bravo's ribs.
Huthe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bravo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Huthe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Huthe is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huthe wants to control for a moment but Bravo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Huthe works his way into side control.
Bravo regains half guard.
Bravo tries to roll over but Huthe keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Huthe.
Huthe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bravo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huthe.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huthe winds up and cracks Bravo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brent Huthe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo wants to improve his position but Huthe is controlling well.
Bravo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huthe slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Huthe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bravo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huthe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bravo!
Huthe tries to control but Bravo wriggling away.
Bravo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Huthe trying to control but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo is desperately trying to improve his position but Huthe has a good base and remains in mount.
Huthe lands a big elbow.
Bravo working to try and regain half guard.
Huthe looking to control but Bravo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bravo is working to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Bravo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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.
Huthe landing strikes from the mount.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Bravo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Huthe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huthe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huthe is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo is looking for a sweep. Huthe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huthe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo wants to improve his position but Huthe is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Huthe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bravo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Bravo both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Brent Huthe has been cut.
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Huthe is defending it quite comfortably.
Huthe tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo is working for a kimura but Huthe is defending it quite comfortably.
Huthe is holding on to half guard well.
Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huthe is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Huthe defends it.
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.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huthe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Huthe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bravo wants to improve his position but instead Huthe has moved into half guard.
Bravo wants to sweep but Huthe has passed to side control!
Huthe lands some shots froms side control.
Bravo being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bravo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Huthe's thigh. Huthe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huthe wants to stand up but Bravo is controlling him.
Huthe keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
Huthe kicks Bravo off and gets to his feet.
Huthe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huthe showed some decent athleticism there.
Bravo gets back to full guard.
Bravo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huthe is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brent Huthe.
Well Huthe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Huthe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Copenhagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copenhagen comes to the cage accompanied by Faint by Linkin Park. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rubin's choice of entrance music: MG. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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20
183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grizzly Copenhagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin walks into a straight right hand from Copenhagen.
It looks like Diogo Rubin has been cut.
Copenhagen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Copenhagen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rubin's head.
Copenhagen works over Rubin with some ground and pound from guard.
Copenhagen throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rubin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Copenhagen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubin.
Copenhagen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rubin trying to advance position but Copenhagen counters by regaining guard.
Rubin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Copenhagen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Copenhagen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Copenhagen!
Rubin is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copenhagen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rubin is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rubin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Copenhagen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rubin tries to roll over but Copenhagen keeps him under control.
Copenhagen slips a nice elbow through Rubin's hands, connecting with Rubin's forehead.
Copenhagen is trying to control. Rubin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Copenhagen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Copenhagen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rubin gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looking for subs off his back but Copenhagen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rubin looks gassed!
Copenhagen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Copenhagen decides to return to a standing position.
Copenhagen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Copenhagen prevents Rubin from improving his position.
Copenhagen slips a nice elbow through Rubin's hands, connecting with Rubin's forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Copenhagen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Copenhagen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rubin?
Copenhagen looking to finish Rubin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rubin!
Rubin is bucking up trying to escape but Copenhagen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen lands a big elbow.
Rubin is rocked!
Copenhagen lands a big elbow - Rubin is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rubin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grizzly Copenhagen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Draft Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn has chosen Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Draft Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn tries for a takedown but Beer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beer as he avoids it easily.
Beer misses with a body shot.
Benn shoots in but Beer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Draft Beer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Benn.
Benn ducks under a wild hook from Beer.
Benn takes one on the button.
It looks like DJ Benn has been cut.
Beer stuffs the takedown.
Beer closes the distance and clinches.
Benn tries to throw a body punch but Beer avoids it by throwing Benn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benn.
Beer lands an uppercut.
Benn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beer regains guard immediately.
Benn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Benn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Benn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Benn.
Benn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Benn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Benn looks gassed!
Benn prevents Beer from escaping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Benn ducks under a wild hook from Beer.
Jab from Beer.
Beer throws an overhand right that lands on Benn's shoulder, as Benn tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer lands a glancing blow to the side of Benn's head.
Benn fails with the takedown.
Beer throws a jab when Benn was well out of range.
Draft Beer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beer lands with a right and another and another! Benn is in big trouble! Beer lands again and this time it's lights out for Benn! A quality knockout there for Beer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Draft Beer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Peltomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branislav Boledovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltomies comes into the arena with Ass & Titties blaring out of the sound system. Boledovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Natural Born Killaz . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Risto Peltomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Branislav Boledovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltomies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peltomies wants to clinch.
Boledovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Peltomies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boledovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peltomies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boledovic avoids the elbow strike from Peltomies, against the cage.
Boledovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peltomies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boledovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boledovic scores with a knee to the head.
Peltomies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boledovics head.
Peltomies can't find room to land a body shot as Boledovic controls the action.
Boledovic scores with a hook to the body.
Boledovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boledovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Boledovic.
Peltomies is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltomies lands with a right to the head.
Peltomies misses with a punch on the inside.
Boledovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boledovic wants the takedown. Peltomies is fighting it off but Boledovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peltomies's guard against the cage.
Boledovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peltomies keeping moving, preventing Boledovic from controlling successfully.
Boledovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Peltomies is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boledovic advances position into side control!
Boledovic tries to move to mount but Peltomies blocks the move with his legs.
Boledovic works to advance to full mount. Peltomies defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Peltomies tries to hold on but Boledovic postures up.
Boledovic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boledovic tries to control but Peltomies wriggling away.
Peltomies tries to lock up and control but Boledovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two 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.
Boledovic has hold of Peltomies's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Peltomies manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boledovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boledovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peltomies is looking to escape.
Boledovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peltomies to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peltomies shrugs it off.
Peltomies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boledovic has control of Peltomies's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peltomies regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boledovic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peltomies is now in Boledovic's guard. A big mistake from Boledovic there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies stands up from Boledovic's guard - Peltomies perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boledovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltomies tries to clinch there but Boledovic circles away.
Boledovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltomies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peltomies tries to clinch up
and Boledovic counters by clinching up.
Peltomies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boledovic lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltomies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peltomies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peltomies stalling in the clinch but Boledovic improves position.
Boledovic looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Peltomies fails to land.
Peltomies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boledovic digs a right hand into Peltomies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peltomies's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Peltomies has a couple of punches blocked by Boledovic.
Peltomies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boledovic blocks a body shot from Peltomies.
Peltomies is leaning against Boledovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boledovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peltomies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Risto Peltomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Branislav Boledovic.
Peltomies clinches but Boledovic breaks the clinch
and Boledovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Peltomies!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peltomies is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltomies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peltomies sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branislav Boledovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Peltomies tries to clinch but Boledovic moves away
and Boledovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Boledovic blocks an uppercut.
Boledovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peltomies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boledovic blocking some punches.
Peltomies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peltomies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peltomies has Boledovic pressed against the cage.
Peltomies throws a head punch that misses.
Boledovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Peltomies.
Peltomies missing with knees to the body.
Boledovic prevents a body shot from Peltomies.
A body shot lands from Boledovic.
Boledovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peltomies working aggressively here.
Peltomies struggles to land a body shot inside as Boledovic controls his hands.
Boledovic is working Peltomies over against the cage.
Boledovic lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boledovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peltomies.
Peltomies is trying to maintain a safe position but Boledovic gets an underhook and turns Peltomies into the cage.
Boledovic landing knees to the head.
Boledovic can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boledovic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peltomies regains guard.
Boledovic looking to pass the guard.
Boledovic pushes down on Peltomies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boledovic working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Peltomies's thigh. Peltomies counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boledovic looking to pass the guard.
Peltomies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peltomies is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boledovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Boledovic stopping the sweep attempt from Peltomies.
Peltomies keeping full guard, as Boledovic tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peltomies tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boledovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Boledovic trying to stall but Peltomies improves his position.
Boledovic is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Boledovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peltomies backwards.
Peltomies lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boledovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Peltomies.
Boledovic managing to block the knees to the body from Peltomies.
Boledovic looking to throw knees to the head but Peltomies is blocking nicely.
Boledovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Boledovic lands a right hand.
Peltomies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boledovic is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boledovic pushes Peltomies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boledovic.
Boledovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peltomies lands with a short shot to the head.
Boledovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Peltomies - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boledovic is working Peltomies over against the cage.
Boledovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boledovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boledovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peltomies throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltomies.
Boledovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boledovic avoiding damage.
Peltomies trying to stall but Boledovic improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peltomies as Boledovic tries to tie him up.
Peltomies misses with the head strike.
Peltomies misses with a punch to the body.
Boledovic with a knee to the head.
Peltomies stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boledovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branislav Boledovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peltomies stops a takedown attempt from Boledovic.
Peltomies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boledovics head.
Boledovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peltomies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boledovic is keeping busy.
Boledovic blocks an uppercut.
Boledovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peltomies lands a nice shot to the body.
Peltomies swings wildly with an uppercut but Boledovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boledovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Boledovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peltomies misses with the head strike.
Peltomies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boledovic blocks an elbow strike from Peltomies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branislav Boledovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boledovic tries to clinch
and Peltomies moves into the clinch.
Boledovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Peltomies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boledovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boledovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peltomies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peltomies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peltomies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boledovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peltomies blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boledovic.
Boledovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peltomies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boledovic up against the cage.
Boledovic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boledovic manages to end up in side control.
Peltomies is trying to control Boledovic's posture but Boledovic avoids it.
Boledovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Peltomies is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Peltomies's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltomies throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Peltomies is trying to get back to half guard.
Boledovic advances to full mount.
Peltomies tries to hold on but Boledovic postures up.
Boledovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Peltomies taking shots to the head.
Boledovic working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Peltomies looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Boledovic! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Branislav Boledovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Ivankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Papi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to IZ ON. Milo Papi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vyacheslav Ivankov's chin.
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milo Papi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vyacheslav Ivankov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivankov sprawls well. He's pushed Papi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papi thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivankov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papi misses with a straight right.
Papi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivankov sprawls well. Ivankov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivankov needs to keep his hands up - Papi had a free shot at his head there.
Papi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivankov.
A jab lands there for Ivankov.
Ivankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivankov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papi throws a looping overhand right but Ivankov ducks down to avoid it.
Papi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivankov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Papi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov looking to pass the guard.
Papi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papi working a defensive guard here.
Ivankov wants to control from the top but Papi keeps moving.
Ivankov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivankov is fighting to break Papi's control of his arms but Papi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivankov scores with a nice right hand.
Ivankov scores with a three punch combo!
Ivankov connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ivankov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ivankov throwing shots but Papi is blocking nicely.
Ivankov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivankov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivankov is looking to advance position but Papi won't allow it.
Papi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivankov wants to control from the top but Papi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivankov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivankov won't allow Papi to get back to his feet.
Ivankov wants to control from the top but Papi keeps moving.
Ivankov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Papi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ivankov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Papi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivankov moves out of range as Papi strikes.
Papi tries for a takedown but Ivankov circles away easily
and Ivankov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some wild striking there from Papi.
Papi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Ivankov finds it's way through Papi's defenses.
A big right from Papi misses.
Ivankov doesn't manage to clinch there - Papi circles away.
Papi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivankov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivankov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Papi wants to get back to full guard.
Ivankov thows a huge punch but Papi dodges it nicely.
Papi regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivankov is one step ahead there.
Ivankov wants to control from the top but Papi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vyacheslav Ivankov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Papi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivankov.
Good exchange - Ivankov coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Papi as he connects with a hook.
Ivankov tries to clinch there but Papi circles away.
Ivankov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Papi to the mat! Papi manages to get full guard.
Ivankov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papi wants to control but Ivankov passes easily into half guard.
Ivankov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Papi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivankov.
Papi is staying active underneath Ivankov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivankov wants to pass to mount but Papi is defending the position.
Papi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov trying to control the position from guard on top but Papi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivankov throws a strike but Papi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Papi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivankov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivankov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivankov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Ivankov 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Papi misses with a body shot.
Ivankov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Papi. Papi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Papi leaves Ivankov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papi gets caught flat footed, as Ivankov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Papi 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.
Ivankov postures up in Papi's guard and throws a big left but Papi blocks it.
Papi wants to sweep here but Ivankov controlling him for the moment.
Ivankov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivankov is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivankov blocks a jab.
Papi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Papi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivankov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Papi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Papi is trying to get back to half guard.
Papi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivankov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Ivankov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivankov catches Papi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivankov thuds his right hand into Papi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivankov throws a jab when Papi was well out of range.
Ivankov dodges the punch combination from Papi.
Milo Papi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Papi.
Papi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivankov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivankov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ivankov.
Nice straight punches there by Ivankov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivankov.
Ivankov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Papi did well to prevent Ivankov getting side control.
Ivankov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Papi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Papi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivankov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivankov is one step ahead there.
Papi is working hard here to advance position.
Papi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivankov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ivankov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivankov stopping the sweep attempt from Papi.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivankov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivankov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivankov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papi.
Papi has his takedown stuffed
and Ivankov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Papi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivankov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivankov scores a takedown into full mount!
Papi is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ivankov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ivankov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papi tries to roll over but Ivankov keeps him under control.
Papi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivankov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papi is looking for a sweep. Ivankov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Papi manages to get to full guard.
Milo Papi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vyacheslav Ivankov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivankov wants to control from the top but Papi keeps moving.
Papi trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivankov lands a right hook to the body.
Ivankov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Papi misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Ivankov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ivankov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Ivankov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between R Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kel Varnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, R Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kel Varnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Varnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Varnson digs a good body shot into Couture's ribs.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Varnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Varnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like R Couture has been cut.
Varnson lands a big right hand that sends Couture crashing to the mat! Varnson stays standing though and waves Couture back to his feet!
Couture is rocked!
Couture avoids the head kick by Varnson.
Couture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Varnson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Couture - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Varnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kel Varnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphus Rape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny B. Ralphus Rape has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John The Pitbull's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ralphus Rape!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Pitbull gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from The Pitbull.
Rape working aggressively here.
The Pitbull lands a nice shot to the body.
The Pitbull gets control of Rape's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Pitbull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rape controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rape won't allow The Pitbull to sweep him here.
Rape trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Pitbull's guard.
The Pitbull trying to control the position.
The Pitbull is really struggling to control Rape but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rape misses with a hook. The Pitbull ducked under it nicely.
The Pitbull scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rape throws the kick towards the body but The Pitbull avoids it.
Rape misses with a low kick.
Rape throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from The Pitbull misses.
The Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Pitbull working away.
Rape sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rape tries to roll over but The Pitbull keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull stalling away here and it's allowed Rape to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
The Pitbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rape works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rape swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Pitbull trying to control but Rape is working from the bottom.
The Pitbull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rape is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Pitbull throws a right hand that Rape ducks under and follows up with a left that Rape also avoids with ease.
Rape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Rape.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rape feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Pitbull's calf.
The Pitbull wants to clinch up but Rape keeps it at a distance.
The Pitbull swinging wildly here.
The Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rape misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Rape.
Rape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Pitbull throws out the jab.
The Pitbull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rape wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Pitbull keeps control of Rape as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Pitbull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rape looking to stall.
Rape gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Pitbull.
Rape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Pitbull is working Rape over against the cage.
The Pitbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Pitbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Rape backwards.
The Pitbull tightens his grip and picks Rape up, before dumping him to the ground. Rape manages to land in guard.
Rape wants to sweep here but The Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
The Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rape trying to control the position.
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 is working Rape over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Pitbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rape.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rape as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Rape finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Pitbull misses the shot to the body.
Rape scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rape cracks The Pitbull with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Pitbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Pitbull is rocked!
Rape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh The Pitbull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rape closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks The Pitbull out cold! The Pitbull corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralphus Rape!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Rotmensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manowar - Gods Of War. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotmensen jabs at Fredriksson's body.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotmensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rotmensen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Odin Fredriksson has been cut.
Rotmensen misses with a hook.
Fredriksson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fredriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rotmensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rotmensen misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Fredriksson slips a jab and a cross from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredriksson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rotmensen defending well though.
Rotmensen wants to improve his position but Fredriksson is controlling well.
Fredriksson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rotmensen sees it coming and defends easily.
Fredriksson looks gassed!
Fredriksson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotmensen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rotmensen is looking to control Fredriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotmensen avoid being mounted?
Rotmensen is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rotmensen throws a big shot that misses.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Rotmensen moves out of range.
Rotmensen has managed to clinch.
Rotmensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotmensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredriksson off the cage and back into rage.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Fredriksson does no damage.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotmensen ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredriksson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen is looking for a sweep. Fredriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rotmensen is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Rotmensen defends it.
Rotmensen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fredriksson is looking for a kimura here.
Fredriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fredriksson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotmensen is looking for a sweep. Fredriksson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotmensen throws out the jab.
Rotmensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Rotmensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Rotmensen's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rotmensen tries to sprawl out of it but Fredriksson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rotmensen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotmensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fredriksson off the cage and back into rage.
Rotmensen misses with a jab to the body
and Fredriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Rotmensen backing up. Rotmensen nods at Fredriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
Fredriksson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotmensen misses the shot to the body.
Rotmensen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fredriksson.
Rotmensen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredriksson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredriksson wants to pass the guard but Rotmensen is defending well.
Rotmensen is looking to control Fredriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rotmensen avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotmensen gets back to full guard.
Rotmensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotmensen controlling Fredriksson's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson stopping the sweep attempt from Rotmensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Rotmensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson'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.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
Rotmensen misses with a body shot.
Rotmensen swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Rotmensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rotmensen ducks under a wild hook from Fredriksson.
Rotmensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredriksson.
Rotmensen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rotmensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johannes Rotmensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotmensen misses with a combination
and Fredriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotmensen lunges at Fredriksson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fredriksson's hand.
Rotmensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotmensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Rotmensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rotmensen also avoids with ease.
Fredriksson scores with a hook.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotmensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotmensen swings for the body but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Rotmensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rotmensen loads up on a big right hand but Fredriksson slips the punch.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rotmensen lands a right hand.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Rotmensen misses.
Fredriksson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Rotmensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotmensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rotmensen throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson cracks Rotmensen with a good jab.
Rotmensen wants to clinch.
Rotmensen tests Fredriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rotmensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rotmensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotmensen tries to clinch
and Fredriksson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Rotmensen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotmensen throws the left hand but Fredriksson avoids the punch easily.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fredriksson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rotmensen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotmensen swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Rotmensen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rotmensen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rotmensen misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johannes Rotmensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson throws a right and a left that Rotmensen avoids nicely.
Rotmensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotmensen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rotmensen misses with a body punch
and Fredriksson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rotmensen throws a lazy right hand but Fredriksson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fredriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotmensen's head.
Rotmensen is rocked!
Fredriksson forces Rotmensen back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rotmensen throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fredriksson, as that shot connected.
Oh Rotmensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotmensen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rotmensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredriksson throws a series of strikes that have Rotmensen backpedaling.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that Fredriksson avoids nicely.
Fredriksson has closed the distance and engaged Rotmensen in a clinch.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fredriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rotmensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fredriksson catches Rotmensen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Rotmensen ducks down to avoid it.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson dives in and grabs Rotmensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rotmensen pushes down on Fredriksson's head and hops out.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Rotmensen moves away from the strike by Fredriksson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotmensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Rotmensen ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredriksson tries to clinch there but Rotmensen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fredriksson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is trying to force a seperation but Rotmensen has the dominant position.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rotmensen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fredriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rotmensen lands a nice shot that snaps Fredriksson's head back.
Rotmensen throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Fredriksson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rotmensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Rotmensen throws the left hand but Fredriksson avoids the punch easily.
Rotmensen looks to land a right hand but Fredriksson moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rotmensen moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Nice straight punches there by Fredriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Rotmensen moved out of range.
Fredriksson with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Rotmensen misses its intended target.
Fredriksson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Rotmensen dodges it nicely.
Rotmensen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rotmensen tries to get out of the position.
Rotmensen is trying to get back to full guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass to full mount but Rotmensen defends it.
Fredriksson thows a huge punch but Rotmensen dodges it nicely.
Rotmensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rotmensen.
Rotmensen trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen controlling Fredriksson's posture.
Rotmensen trying to control the position.
Rotmensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotmensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson postures up in Rotmensen's guard and throws a big left but Rotmensen blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rotmensen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rotmensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rotmensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination. Rotmensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rotmensen misses with a few strikes there.
Rotmensen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Rotmensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fredriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rotmensen rushes Fredriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotmensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fredriksson forces Rotmensen back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rotmensen avoids it nicely though and 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 Odin Fredriksson.
Good body shot from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Rotmensen is controlling him.
Rotmensen lands an uppercut.
Rotmensen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rotmensen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen scores with a hook to the body.
Rotmensen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson blocking some punches.
Fredriksson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fredriksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredriksson. Rotmensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotmensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotmensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredriksson backwards.
Fredriksson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fredriksson tries to circle away but Rotmensen has him pinned against the cage.
Fredriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rotmensen lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Rotmensen controls the action.
Fredriksson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rotmensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fredriksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Rotmensen won't allow it.
Fredriksson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rotmensen prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johannes Rotmensen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson'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.
Fredriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotmensen throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.
Rotmensen swinging wildly here.
Rotmensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Rotmensen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Rotmensen, looking for a takedown. Fredriksson pushes Rotmensen against the cage but Rotmensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Fredriksson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotmensen moves away.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rotmensen sprawls well. Rotmensen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Jab by Rotmensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotmensen lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredriksson.
Rotmensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotmensen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotmensen tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rotmensen.
Nice cross by Rotmensen.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown but Rotmensen shows good takedown defense.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab.
Rotmensen dips to his left and cracks Fredriksson with an uppercut!
Rotmensen throws a shot from downtown. Fredriksson moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredriksson is defended easily by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen stuns Fredriksson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotmensen lands a two punch combo.
Rotmensen clinches with his opponent.
Fredriksson is trying to break the clinch but Rotmensen has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rotmensen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotmensen pushes Fredriksson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch.
Rotmensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rotmensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fredriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rotmensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Rotmensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rotmensen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rotmensen looks to land a combination. Fredriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fredriksson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fredriksson clinches with his opponent.
Fredriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredriksson blocks an uppercut.
Fredriksson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotmensen lands a right hand.
Rotmensen lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rotmensen.
A short right from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredriksson shoots in but Rotmensen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rotmensen scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Rotmensen catches Fredriksson right on the button with a cross.
Rotmensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fredriksson drives through and clinches with Rotmensen against the cage.
Rotmensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rotmensen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rotmensen looks to land a combination but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Fredriksson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fredriksson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fredriksson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rotmensen's head but Rotmensen avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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An elbow from Fredriksson crashes against the mat.
Rotmensen is looking to regain half guard here but Fredriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
Fredriksson working the ground and pound but Rotmensen is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Rotmensen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fredriksson grinds an elbow into Rotmensen's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fredriksson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fredriksson is putting a hurting on Rotmensen here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Rotmensen had his way with Odin Fredriksson in that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Fredriksson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Fredriksson misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rotmensen!
Fredriksson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rotmensen wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
Fredriksson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rotmensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotmensen digs a good body shot into Fredriksson's ribs.
Rotmensen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Odin Fredriksson's cut even more.
Fredriksson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fredriksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Rotmensen ducked under it nicely.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but Rotmensen moves out of range.
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.
Fredriksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rotmensen.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Rotmensen avoids it well.
Rotmensen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rotmensen duly obliges.
Rotmensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson ducks under a wild hook from Rotmensen.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rotmensen but Rotmensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rotmensen tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rotmensen digs a right hand underneath Fredriksson's ribcage. Fredriksson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Rotmensen manages to get underhooks.
Rotmensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson tries for a takedown but Rotmensen manages to get underhooks.
Johannes Rotmensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Fredriksson.
Rotmensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rotmensen darts in and clinches Fredriksson up against the cage.
Rotmensen lands a left hand.
Rotmensen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotmensen misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Rotmensen misses the target.
Rotmensen lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Fredriksson scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with a shot to the body.
Fredriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotmensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredriksson.
A punch combination from Rotmensen misses.
Fredriksson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rotmensen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rotmensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Odin Fredriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rotmensen throws out a loose jab but Fredriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fredriksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rotmensen.
Rotmensen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rotmensen works the jab nicely.
Rotmensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fredriksson manages to avoid it.
A combination from Rotmensen does no damage.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson tests Rotmensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fredriksson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rotmensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fredriksson.
Rotmensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Rotmensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rotmensen also avoids with ease.
Rotmensen misses with a two punch combination.
Fredriksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rotmensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rotmensen throws an overhand right that lands on Fredriksson's shoulder, as Fredriksson tries to avoid the shot.
Fredriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rotmensen looks to throw the jab but Fredriksson is out of range.
Rotmensen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body. Rotmensen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotmensen tries to bum rush Fredriksson with a series of wild strikes but Fredriksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotmensen lands with a straight right. Fredriksson didn't see that one coming.
Rotmensen closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson dodges the punch combination from Rotmensen.
Rotmensen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rotmensen throws a hook but Fredriksson avoids it easily.
Rotmensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fredriksson fails with the takedown.
Fredriksson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Rotmensen. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Rotmensen works the jab nicely.
Fredriksson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rotmensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotmensen cracks a nice hook into Fredriksson's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Rotmensen. No joy for Fredriksson on that attempt.
Rotmensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotmensen cracks Fredriksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fredriksson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Rotmensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rotmensen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Rotmensen!
Johannes Rotmensen retains his light heavyweight title!
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