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NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georg Stromberg (ranked 2415 p4p, 4713 weight class) and Mimo Mosa (ranked 285 p4p, 493 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georg Stromberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mimo Mosa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stromberg's guard.
Mosa throwing strikes from guard but Stromberg blocks nicely.
Stromberg wants to get back to his feet but Mosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stromberg has a closed guard, preventing Mosa from standing up.
Stromberg wants to sweep here but Mosa controlling him for the moment.
Mosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stromberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stromberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stromberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mosa has passed into side control.
Stromberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stromberg trying to remain calm as Mosa controls from the top position.
Mosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stromberg is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mosa yanks on the arm and Stromberg is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mimo Mosa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Hernandez (ranked 3180 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Gustav Kinski (ranked 361 p4p, 358 weight class). The key to victory for Reinaldo Hernandez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reinaldo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Kinski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kinski, as that shot connected.
Kinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinski tries to move into range but Hernandez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernandez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kinski throws out the jab.
Kinski misses with a body shot.
Kinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez jabs at Kinski's body.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Kinski avoids the punch easily.
Kinski slips under a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez slips a jab from Kinski.
Kinski slips a jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kinski has time to react.
Kinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinski.
Kinski throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kinski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinski avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Kinski ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Kinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Kinski moved out of range nicely.
Kinski slips under a jab.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Kinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinski.
Kinski misses with a straight right.
Kinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Kinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Kinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
and Kinski counters with a nice body shot.
Hernandez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinski loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Kinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kinski throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kinski moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Kinski ducks down to avoid it.
Kinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez misses with a right hand
enabling Kinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kinski missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinski.
Kinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kinski throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernandez misses the jab.
BOOM! Hernandez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kinski. Kinski tries to recover but Hernandez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kinski lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinaldo Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Venice Stalanburg (ranked 1594 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Money Pacman (ranked 116 p4p, 182 weight class). Venice Stalanburg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Money Pacman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Venice Stalanburg !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalanburg ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Stalanburg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pacman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stalanburg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pacman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stalanburg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stalanburg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacman to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacman cracks Stalanburg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stalanburg walks into a stiff left hand from Pacman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pacman throws a looping overhand right but Stalanburg ducks down to avoid it.
Stalanburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalanburg thinking.
Stalanburg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacman.
 Stalanburg is rocked!
Stalanburg walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stalanburg limp body while Pacman jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Money Pacman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dilian Sanregre (ranked 1598 p4p, 2068 weight class) and Jimmy Allen (ranked 192 p4p, 252 weight class). Jimmy Allen 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dilian Sanregre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Allen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanregre slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanregre.
 It looks like Jimmy Allen has been cut.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Sanregre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanregre slips under a jab from Allen.
Sanregre moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanregre ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Sanregre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Allen sprawling to the canvas! Allen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanregre finish him?!
 Allen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanregre defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanregre finish him?
Allen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanregre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanregre lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Allen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sanregre dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dilian Sanregre!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Saragih (ranked 1326 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Flynn Knightley (ranked 98 p4p, 219 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saragih throws a good cross that connects.
Saragih misses with the combination.
Saragih catches Knightley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Knightley.
Saragih uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Saragih connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Saragih pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saragih.
Saragih misses with a few strikes there.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knightley momentarily.
It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saragih counters with a left to the body.
Knightley clobbers Saragih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saragih misses with a straight right.
Saragih keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saragih lands a right hook to the body.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Knightley's leg. Knightley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Saragih. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saragih.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Saragih with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saragih.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Saragih.
Saragih connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley looks to land a left hand but Saragih moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saragih was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saragih.
Knightley looks winded!
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Saragih.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Knightley defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Saragih misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Jack Saragih is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saragih counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saragih misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
Saragih lands a slapping body shot.
Saragih jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saragih throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Saragih, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saragih. That's going to slow Knightley down.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knightley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saragih misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Saragih is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saragih moves out of range of the strikes.
Saragih moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Saragih throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Saragih.
Saragih scores with a nice right hand.
Saragih throws a push kick but Knightley slaps the foot to one side.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley checks a low kick from Saragih.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Saragih's head but Saragih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saragih gets a clinch.
Saragih leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saragih throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Saragih fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saragih scoring well with a low kick there.
Saragih misses with a hook.
Knightley 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.
Saragih smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knightley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saragih. Saragih obviously looking to wear him down.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saragih connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.
Knightley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Saragih manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Saragih - that landed with a thud.
Saragih lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Saragih.
Saragih dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saragih.
Knightley is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih scores with a hook to the body.
Saragih lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saragih lands a hook that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Saragih lands an uppercut.
Knightley wants to stall.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saragih to keep the fight standing.
Knightley is looking to control Saragih's arms but Saragih gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knightley has his back to the cage.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Saragih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
Saragih's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Saragih sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saragih bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.
Knightley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saragih fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knightley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knightley looks to clinch but Saragih throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knightley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Saragih!
An out of breath Jack Saragih thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 889 p4p, 1216 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 120 p4p, 155 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dandrakulo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Push- Sublime. Jon Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Dandrakulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dandrakulo after a bit of a struggle.
Dandrakulo prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dandrakulo.
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Dandrakulo controls his hands.
Dandrakulo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Dandrakulo sprawls well.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo with a nice cross.
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!
A combination from Dandrakulo does no damage.
Dandrakulo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Dandrakulo sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Dandrakulo avoids it this time.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dandrakulo counters with a left to the body.
Dandrakulo's corner calls for a 1-2. Dandrakulo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves away from the strike by Dandrakulo.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Dandrakulo as Jones shoots in.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
Dandrakulo cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones shoots and misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Dandrakulo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dandrakulo cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo clinches with his opponent.
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!
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Dandrakulo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dandrakulo.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dandrakulo finish him?
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dandrakulo defends well and Jones ends up having to push Dandrakulo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dandrakulo lands a hook that stumbles Jones back into the cage. Dandrakulo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jones to the canvas! Dandrakulo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jones has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Figueson Deiveiredo (ranked 754 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Sam Holt (ranked 58 p4p, 165 weight class). Deiveiredo comes to the cage accompanied by Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Figueson Deiveiredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Holt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deiveiredo rushes Holt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Deiveiredo.
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deiveiredo gets through Holt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holt can't find room to land a body shot as Deiveiredo controls the action.
Deiveiredo lands an elbow inside.
Holt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo tries to throw a body punch but Holt avoids it by throwing Deiveiredo back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sam Holt has been cut.
Deiveiredo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holt is trying to keep an underhook but Deiveiredo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Holt kicks off Deiveiredo and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt misses with a wild combination.
Deiveiredo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holt lands with a straight right. Deiveiredo didn't see that one coming.
Deiveiredo shoots in but Holt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Deiveiredo tenderised Holt's leg. Holt is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo lands a glancing blow to the side of Holt's head.
Deiveiredo closes the distance and clinches up with Holt, looking for a takedown. Deiveiredo pushes Holt against the cage but Holt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deiveiredo cracks Holt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holt is rocked!
Sam Holt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deiveiredo clinches up against the cage.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Deiveiredo finish him?
Holt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holt seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deiveiredo.
Holt misses with a punch on the inside.
Deiveiredo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holt backwards.
A shot in the inside from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo is working for takedown but Holt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Figueson Deiveiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deiveiredo has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Holt goes down! Deiveiredo pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deiveiredo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Deiveiredo wants to control but Holt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Holt is having none of it.
Holt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deiveiredo. What's that going to do exactly?
Holt working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo dominating with strikes here.
Deiveiredo controlling from the full mount.
Holt working to try and regain half guard.
Deiveiredo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holt is looking to escape.
Deiveiredo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Holt can't escape the position.
Deiveiredo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Deiveiredo blocks Holt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Deiveiredo 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.
Deiveiredo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Deiveiredo trying to control but Holt is having none of it.
Holt is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Holt has left one of his arms exposed and Deiveiredo doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Holt screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy McCoy (ranked 1022 p4p, 1239 weight class) and Tim Bird (ranked 135 p4p, 158 weight class). McCoy's entrance music is You Don't Mess Around With Jim. A fine choice. Bird has chosen Dragula - Rob Zombie as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Bird!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCoy scrambles back to his feet.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCoy throws a shot from downtown. Bird moves away and avoids it.
Bird appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bird lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Willy McCoy has been cut.
McCoy looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCoy digs a good body shot into Bird's ribs.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bird.
Nice shot lands for Bird.
McCoy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird throws a quick head kick that knocks McCoy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bird is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Bird!
A relieved looking Tim Bird thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blades (ranked 1002 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Roger Field (ranked 108 p4p, 116 weight class). Blades comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight blaring out of the sound system. Field comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eastbound and Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roger Field has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Field!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Field counters with a left to the body.
Blades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Field moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Field moves out of range of the body kick from Blades.
Field keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Field 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Field throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Field lands a jab to the head.
Blades lunges at Field with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Field's hand.
Field throws a lazy right hand but Blades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blades misses the target.
Field looks to land a combination but Blades avoids it well.
Blades lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Field backs up against the cage.
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!
Field slips a jab from Blades.
Field misses with a body punch
and Blades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blades fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Field checks it well.
Field let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Blades as he connects with a hook.
Blades fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blades.
Blades swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Field counters with a straight right hand.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Field misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Blades misses the target.
Blades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Field with a jab.
Field throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Field throws a nice looking combination but Blades bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Blades's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Field defending well as Blades loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field throws a lazy right hand but Blades sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blades falls off balance throwing a combination
and Field counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Field fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blades manages to avoid it.
Blades looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blades throws a leg kick but Field checks it.
Field takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlades.
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blades throws a head kick that misses.
Blades throws a big shot that misses.
Blades throws a leg kick that misses.
Field takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Blades slips under a jab from Field.
Blades throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades walks into a left hand.
Field throws out a loose jab but Blades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field slips a jab from Blades.
Field pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Field moves out of range as Blades strikes.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Blades misses with a few strikes there.
Field takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Field throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blades to counter with a crisp jab.
Blades uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Field.
Blades looks to land a right hand but Field moved out of range.
Blades lands with a right hand.
Field takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Field tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blades was well out of range. Poor timing from Field.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Blades misses.
Field fails to land with a series of punches.
Blades looks to land a left hand but Field moved out of range nicely.
Field scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blades doesn't seem bothered though.
Field misses with a body shot
and Blades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blades tries to land a front kick but Field steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blades throws a series of punches but Field moves out of range.
Field misses the shot to the body.
Blades throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Field counters with a right hand to the body.
Field takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Field. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blades slips a jab and a cross from Field.
Blades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Field moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Blades dominated that round.
That's time! Blades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blades throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Field throws a nice looking combination but Blades bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pablo Blades is winning the standup battle so far.
Field keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blades.
Field takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Field moves away from the strike by Blades.
Field lands a nice hook to Blades's body. Blades takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Field misses.
Blades cracks Field with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Field checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Field.
A jab from Field misses.
Field displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blades throws out the jab.
Blades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blades slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Field.
Field checks a leg kick.
Field with a jab.
Blades rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Field counters with a straight right hand.
Field throws a hook but Blades avoids it easily.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
Field scores with a body shot.
Blades bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Field jabs at Blades's body.
Blades throws a lazy right hand but Field sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Field misses with a lunging right hand
and Blades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blades misses with a straight right.
Field tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blades was well out of range. Poor timing from Field.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Field misses the target.
Blades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Field throws out a counter right but Blades avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Field misses.
Blades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Field swinging wildly here.
Blades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Field counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blades staying out of range there.
Blades misses with a double jab.
Field lands with an overhand left.
Blades avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Field misses its intended target.
Blades fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Field connects with a looping right hand.
Field works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Field blocks the leg kick.
Blades slips a straight right by Field.
Blades takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blades misses with a wild combination.
Field misses with an uppercut.
Field misses with an uppercut
and Blades counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Field loads up on a big right hand but Blades slips the punch.
Blades throwing a counter right hand but Field manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Field misses.
Blades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field lands a slapping body shot.
Blades looks to land a left hand but Field moved out of range nicely.
Blades misses with an uppercut.
Field fails to land with a series of punches.
Field misses with a body shot.
It looked like Blades was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blades showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Field.
Blades slips under a jab from Field.
Field throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blades connects with a crisp jab.
Field throws a hook but Blades avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Field 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!
Blades misses with a straight left.
Pablo Blades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Field is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Field looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Blades was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blades loads up on a big right hand but Field slips the punch.
Field slips a straight right by Blades.
Field misses the jab.
Field fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blades manages to avoid it.
Blades works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Blades connects with a good right hand that stumbles Field. Field circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blades throws a right hand that misses
and Field counters with a left and a right that stings Blades.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field throws a hook to the side of Blades's head but Blades sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blades counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Blades with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from Blades.
Field looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Field lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blades darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Field misses with a wild combination.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Blades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Field scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Blades.
Field lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Blades throwing a counter right hand but Field manages to avoid it.
Blades throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blades avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blades tries to land a front kick but Field steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Field throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blades misses with a two punch combination.
Blades looks to land a left hand but Field moved out of range nicely.
Field slips under a jab.
Blades scores with a nice head shot.
Field misses with a body punch
letting Blades counter with a right hand.
Field scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blades on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field throws a shot from downtown. Blades moves away and avoids it.
Field jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Field.
Blades looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Blades.
Field fails to land with a series of punches.
Field throws an overhand right that lands on Blades's shoulder, as Blades tries to avoid the shot.
Field throws a body punch but Blades moves out of range.
Blades is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blades gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Field bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Field works Blades's body with a nice hook.
Blades walks into a jab.
Field throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Blades misses its intended target.
Field takes a swing at Blades's ribcage but misses.
Field throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Blades coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Field.
Blades works the jab nicely.
Blades throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Field counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Field misses with a hook.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blades moves away.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Field fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blades manages to avoid it.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Field.
Well Field 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Field!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roger Field made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaas Jan Tijhoff (ranked 163 p4p, 671 weight class) and Mae Joon (ranked 23 p4p, 80 weight class). Mae Joon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tijhoff instigates a clinch.
Tijhoff pulls Joon into guard.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Joon defends it easily.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tijhoff working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tijhoff is looking for a triangle but Joon pushes his legs off easily.
Tijhoff controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Joon defends it easily.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass.
Tijhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joon defends it easily.
Joon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon advances to half guard.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is defending well.
Tijhoff wants to control but Joon is keeping busy.
Joon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tijhoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon.
Joon seems to be looking for submissions.
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tijhoff is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
Tijhoff wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Tijhoff is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mae Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tijhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tijhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Tijhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tijhoff defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Joon is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Tijhoff drops an elbow to the side of Joon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily.
Tijhoff slows the pace down in half guard.
Joon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tijhoff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily.
Joon with the active half guard here but Tijhoff passes nicely into side control.
Tijhoff just content to control the position.
Joon is trying to get back to half guard.
Joon is still trying to improve position.
Tijhoff happy to just control the position for now.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff gets to mount! Joon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff content just to control the position here.
Joon working to try and regain half guard.
Tijhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tijhoff trying to control but Joon is having none of it.
Joon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Joon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tijhoff tightening his grip on Joon, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tijhoff gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tijhoff controlling the positon.
Tijhoff looking to break Joon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tijhoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Joon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tijhoff working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joon tries to roll but Tijhoff sticks to his back.
Joon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Joon throws a hook but Tijhoff avoids it easily.
Tijhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joon sprawls and moves away.
Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches.
Tijhoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff looking for a guillotine here but Joon defends easily.
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon advances to half guard.
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Joon is looking for a kimura but Tijhoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Tijhoff is trying is best to control the position here.
Tijhoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tijhoff.
Joon looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard.
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard.
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tijhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tijhoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tijhoff passes into side control.
Tijhoff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tijhoff gets to mount! Joon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tijhoff controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon is looking to improve his position but Tijhoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Tijhoff tries to control but Joon wriggling away.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Tijhoff working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff doesn't have the hooks in and Joon manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joon throws the left hand but Tijhoff avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Tijhoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tijhoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon scores with a nice right hand.
Joon misses with a left hand
and Tijhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joon won't be happy with that.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Tijhoff is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.
Joon wants to get back to full guard.
Tijhoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff tries to pass to full mount but Joon defends it.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard.
Joon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joon stands and throws Tijhoff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tijhoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joon off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Joon right now.
Joon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tijhoff.
Joon tries to break free.
Joon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joon tries to escape the position.
Tijhoff controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tijhoff is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Joon is trying to break free.
Joon keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joon tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff had his way with Mae Joon in that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joon throws a right hand that misses
and Tijhoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tijhoff stacks Joon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tijhoff!
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is trying to work for a sweep but Tijhoff has mounted him!
Joon is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Joon wants to escape the position.
Joon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tijhoff's guard. Nice work there by Joon.
Tijhoff controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joon doesn't defend quickly enough and Tijhoff has managed to lock this one up! Can Joon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tijhoff on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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