ICW-10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Den Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Banks's choice of entrance music: on fire . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shepard
vs
Banks

185 cm
21
248 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Den Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lloyd Banks!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Shepard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
Banks tries to clinch up but Shepard circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shepard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shepard.
Shepard takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Den Shepard has been cut.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Banks drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shepard 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.
Shepard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.

Shepard gets to his feet. Banks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shepard leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shepard throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banks blocks a jab.

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.
Shepard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shepard misses with a looping right.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Shepard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Shepard misses
and Banks counters with a leg kick.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shepard misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shepard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shepard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Shepard.
Banks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Den Shepard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Shepard.
A swing and a miss from Shepard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks tries to clinch there but Shepard circles away.
Shepard throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Shepard which made him look bad.
Den Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shepard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shepard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Shepard, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Shepard against the cage but Shepard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Den Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Banks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepard but Shepard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Shepard swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepard counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shepard cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Shepard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shepard misses its intended target.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Shepard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shepard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks moves out of range as Shepard strikes.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepard counters with a one-two to the body.
Shepard thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shepard counters with a stiff right hand.
Shepard connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shepard throws out the jab.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks shoots and misses
and Shepard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shepard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Shepard misses the body punch
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Den Shepard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Den Shepard's cut.
That's time! Shepard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shepard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shepard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shepard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shepard wants to break free but Banks has control.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shepard's efforts to push away.
Shepard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Shepard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks closes the distance but Shepard moves to the side
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Shepard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Shepard pushes him off.

Banks has Shepard up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but Shepard holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Den Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lloyd Banks.
Shepard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Shepard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shepard leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lloyd Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick
and Shepard counters with a left to the body.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Banks slips a jab from Shepard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banks feints and as Shepard raises his hands in defense, Banks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shepard controlling the position.
Banks prevents Shepard from getting back to his feet.
Banks postures up.

Banks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shepard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banks has managed to get both his arms back between Shepard's legs - danger averted.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banks is controlling him.
Shepard controlling Banks's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.

Shepard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Shepard looking to control.
Shepard is looking to stand up but Banks isn't so interested in that idea.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.

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 Den Shepard.
I think Shepard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Marasovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Arvanitidis
vs
Marasovic

169 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Marasovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marasovic wants to clinch.
Arvanitidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arvanitidis wants it to stay on the feet.

Arvanitidis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marasovic sprawls well initially but Arvanitidis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marasovic tries to get to full guard but Arvanitidis has control of the leg.
Arvanitidis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arvanitidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marasovic pushes Arvanitidis off looking to stand but Arvanitidis dives back in and keeps control.
Arvanitidis is trying to control. Marasovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marasovic moves into full guard.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marasovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arvanitidis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marasovic wants to sweep here but Arvanitidis controlling him for the moment.
Marasovic wants to stand but Arvanitidis is controlling the position.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Marasovic is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis is really struggling to control Marasovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arvanitidis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis looking to pass the guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jannis Arvanitidis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marasovic misses with a takedown attempt

and Arvanitidis counters with a shoot takedown. Marasovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis is stalling in the full guard.
Arvanitidis lands a couple of digs.
Marasovic looking to control.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marasovic keeping full guard, as Arvanitidis tries to pass.
Arvanitidis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arvanitidis fails with a takedown attempt.

Marasovic has managed to clinch.
Marasovic has Arvanitidis pushed against the cage.

Marasovic manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marasovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Arvanitidis stands up over Marasovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arvanitidis won't allow Marasovic to sweep him here.
Marasovic is trying to keep Arvanitidis in close.
Arvanitidis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marasovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arvanitidis 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.
Arvanitidis working some strikes from top position.
Arvanitidis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marasovic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Arvanitidis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marasovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Marasovic, not yet.
Arvanitidis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marasovic wants to stand but Arvanitidis is controlling the position.
Arvanitidis passes Marasovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jannis Arvanitidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Arvanitidis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marasovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marasovic's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marasovic is refusing to be controlled, as Arvanitidis sits in half guard.
Marasovic has hold of Arvanitidis's hands but Arvanitidis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marasovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arvanitidis.
Marasovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arvanitidis.
Marasovic won't allow Arvanitidis to pass to mount.
Marasovic is looking for a sweep. Arvanitidis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marasovic to regain full guard.
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marasovic is controlling Arvanitidis's posture.
Arvanitidis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arvanitidis postures up in Marasovic's guard and throws a big left but Marasovic blocks it.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Arvanitidis landing some decent shots from guard.
Marasovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marasovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arvanitidis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes from guard but Marasovic blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marasovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Arvanitidis works over Marasovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Marasovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arvanitidis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marasovic is keeping the position for now.
Marasovic pulls Arvanitidis in close to prevent any damage.
Arvanitidis pushing down on Marasovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marasovic is refusing to be controlled, as Arvanitidis sits in half guard.
Arvanitidis looks to land a strike but Marasovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Marasovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arvanitidis is working Marasovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marasovic working a defensive guard here.
Marasovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arvanitidis is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Arvanitidis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marasovic lands a head kick. Arvanitidis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marasovic with a poor takedown

and Arvanitidis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arvanitidis.

Marasovic gets control of Arvanitidis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marasovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marasovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arvanitidis slips nicely into half guard.

Arvanitidis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marasovic defends it well.

Arvanitidis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marasovic sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is trying to control the action in half guard but Marasovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arvanitidis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arvanitidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marasovic is trying to control but can't.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marasovic wants to get back to his feet.
Marasovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arvanitidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marasovic defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marasovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arvanitidis is working away from the top position though.
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Arvanitidis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arvanitidis slips a nice elbow through Marasovic's hands, connecting with Marasovic's forehead.
Arvanitidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marasovic's head.
Arvanitidis moves nicely into side control.
Marasovic is pushing Arvanitidis's head away, looking to escape. Arvanitidis manages to hold on to the position though.
Arvanitidis working the ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marasovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Arvanitidis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arvanitidis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marasovic down.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position but Marasovic is working away.
Arvanitidis working the head and body with strikes.
Arvanitidis looks up at the clock and then as Marasovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arvanitidis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marasovic parries the strikes from Arvanitidis easily there. Arvanitidis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marasovic to escape.

Arvanitidis tries for a kimura but Marasovic is defending well.
Arvanitidis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marasovic tries to buck Arvanitidis off but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Jannis Arvanitidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marasovic wants to get back to his feet but Arvanitidis drags him back down.
Marasovic tries to bench press Arvanitidis off him but Arvanitidis keeps the position.
A control attempt from Marasovic but he's now mounted!
Arvanitidis raining down shots from the mount!
Arvanitidis lands a big shot there that rocks Marasovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arvanitidis controlling his opponent.
Arvanitidis landing punches.
Ivan Marasovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Arvanitidis looking to secure an arm triangle but Marasovic defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jannis Arvanitidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arvanitidis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jannis Arvanitidis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fox
vs
Washington

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Washington!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Don Fox has been cut.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Washington feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Fox crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonard Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Condo Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Oliva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bone
vs
Oliva

195 cm
24
281 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

225 cm
20
290 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Condo Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oliva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oliva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bone pinned against the cage. Bone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Bone scores with a four punch combination!
Bone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Hugo Oliva has been cut.
Bone lands a jab.
Bone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oliva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bone.
Bone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bone has Oliva up against the cage in a clinch.
Bone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliva or not.
Bone digs a right hand into Oliva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliva's gas tank.
Bone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bone tries for a takedown but Oliva manages to get underhooks.

Oliva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oliva working Bone over with strikes.
Oliva looks to land a strike but Bone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Oliva is proving a slippery customer.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliva is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bone holds on and takes a little breather.
Bone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliva is in close to Bone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliva on the ground.
Bone 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.
Bone could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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.
Oliva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliva working some strikes from top position.
Bone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bone is trying to keep Oliva in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.
Bone is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Bone trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Bone is really struggling to control Oliva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bone trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Oliva 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.
Oliva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oliva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Oliva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oliva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bone's head.
Oliva scoring with strikes to the body and head.

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.
Oliva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliva is working away from the top position though.
Oliva slips a nice elbow through Bone's hands, connecting with Bone's forehead.
Bone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliva working the head and body with strikes.
Bone wants to get back to his feet.
Oliva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Oliva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bone is looking to improve his position.
Bone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Condo Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Oliva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bone closes the distance and pushes Oliva back into the cage.
Oliva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bone tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bone stops a takedown attempt from Oliva.

Oliva tightens his grip and picks Bone up, before dumping him to the ground. Bone manages to land in guard.
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Oliva is proving a slippery customer.
Bone is controlling Oliva's posture.
Oliva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Bone has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliva is in close to Bone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliva throws a strike but Bone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oliva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Bone controlling him for the moment.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliva's guard.
Oliva strikes from his own guard.
Oliva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bone wants to stand but Oliva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oliva trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bone is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Oliva lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Oliva striking off his back but it's not causing Bone any problems.
Oliva trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Oliva striking off his back but it's not causing Bone any problems.
Bone wanted to stand there but Oliva had control of the position.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Bone from controlling successfully.
Oliva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bone is bucking up trying to escape but Oliva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the head.
Oliva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva looking to finish Bone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bone!
Bone is trying desperately to improve position.
Oliva is landing with some decent strikes but Bone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bone tries to lock up and control but Oliva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bone throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bone is in a horrible position here. Oliva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oliva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bone can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Oliva.
Oliva raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Oliva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Oliva or perhaps it was just good defense by Bone which made him look bad.
Bone lands with a cross.
Bone tries to clinch but Oliva is having none of it.
Hugo Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Bone.
Oliva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliva somewhat.
Condo Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Oliva.
Bone tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone wants to clinch.
Bone tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bone slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliva shoots in and gets a takedown into Bone's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bone controlling the position.
Hugo Oliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliva pushes down on Bone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oliva stops Bone from getting back to his feet.
Oliva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliva lands a nice short elbow.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Bone dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to control but can't.
Bone wants to improve his position but Oliva is controlling well.
Oliva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bone to regain full guard.
Oliva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bone wants to stand and escape but Oliva is having none of it.
Bone has momentary wrist control but Oliva slips an elbow through the middle.
Bone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliva's guard.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliva tries to strike from the bottom.
Oliva striking off his back but it's not causing Bone any problems.
Oliva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Oliva punching from the bottom - just letting Bone know he's still in a fight.
Bone forces his way into half guard.
Oliva is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliva punching from the bottom.
Oliva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oliva lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Bone sits in half guard.
Oliva landing a few short strikes.
Oliva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bone blocks the strikes from Oliva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliva punching from the bottom.
Oliva landing rabbit punches to the side of Bone's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Oliva is working away.
Bone is pressing down on Oliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliva is holding on for now.
Oliva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oliva striking from the bottom.
Bone thows a huge punch but Oliva dodges it nicely.
Oliva is not content to let Bone control the position.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Oliva is defending the position.
Oliva tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliva 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Oliva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wasili Linden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolga Kalabery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolga Kalabery acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Linden
vs
Kalabery

178 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasili Linden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tolga Kalabery!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalabery tries for a takedown but Linden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kalabery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalabery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Linden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalabery on the ground.
Kalabery trying to control the position from guard on top but Linden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalabery stopping the sweep attempt from Linden.
Kalabery wants to pass the guard but Linden is keeping the position.
Kalabery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalabery wants to pass the guard but Linden is keeping the position.

Kalabery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Linden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Linden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Linden!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linden working the ground and pound but Kalabery is defending the strikes.
Linden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kalabery struggling a bit here.
Linden throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kalabery works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kalabery makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kalabery.
Linden is breathing heavily.
Linden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalabery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linden's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalabery drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kalabery as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Linden screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kalabery! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tolga Kalabery!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velimir Rasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schaeffer
vs
Rasic

175 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Schaeffer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Velimir Rasic!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rasic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rasic wants to take his opponent's back but Schaeffer doesn't allow it.

Rasic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schaeffer turns into him and now he's in Rasic's guard.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Rasic keeps moving.
Schaeffer wants to pass the guard but Rasic is keeping the position.

Rasic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schaeffer is aware though and is defending well.
Rasic wants to sweep here but Schaeffer controlling him for the moment.
Rasic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasic keeping full guard, as Schaeffer tries to pass.

Rasic has his foot on Schaeffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaeffer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schaeffer!

Rasic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schaeffer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schaeffer!
Schaeffer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schaeffer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rasic's legs.
Rasic is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer wants to control but Rasic is keeping him busy.
Rasic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schaeffer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rasic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaeffer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rasic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schaeffer to regain full guard.

Rasic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaeffer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaeffer has escaped and now he's on top!
Rasic looks gassed!
Rasic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schaeffer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rasic.
Rasic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rasic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaeffer is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rasic looking to pass the guard.
Rasic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rasic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Rasic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schaeffer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schaeffer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schaeffer!
Rasic tries to improve position but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Schaeffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rasic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Rasic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schaeffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rasic wants to get back to full guard.
Rasic regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schaeffer preventing the sweep.

Rasic has his foot on Schaeffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaeffer works his way back into a safe position though.
Schaeffer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Schaeffer trying to control but Rasic is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schaeffer stopping the sweep attempt from Rasic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasic is on top in guard.
Rasic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaeffer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Rasic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaeffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasic is on top in guard.
Schaeffer keeping full guard, as Rasic tries to pass.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rasic trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaeffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaeffer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Rasic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schaeffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasic keeps working.
Rasic regains full guard. Nicely done.

Rasic looking for subs off his back but Schaeffer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rasic manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Velimir Rasic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rasic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rasic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasic is pressing down on Schaeffer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaeffer is holding on for now.

Rasic is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasic is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaeffer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.

Rasic has his foot on Schaeffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaeffer works his way back into a safe position though.

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.
Rasic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaeffer is one step ahead there.
Rasic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schaeffer's guard.
Rasic throws a strike but Schaeffer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rasic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rasic trying to control the position.

Schaeffer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaeffer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rasic is pulling down on Schaeffer's head. It's preventing any offense from Schaeffer, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rasic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schaeffer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schaeffer preventing the sweep.
Schaeffer slips nicely into half guard.

Rasic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaeffer pulls his head out easily.
Schaeffer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rasic regains half guard.
Rasic manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Rasic keeps moving.
Rasic is looking to stand up but Schaeffer isn't so interested in that idea.
Schaeffer won't allow Rasic to sweep him here.

Rasic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schaeffer won't allow Rasic to sweep him here.

Rasic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rasic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schaeffer uses it to pass to side control.
Schaeffer moves into full mount!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is controlling an arm, preventing Schaeffer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rasic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rasic wants to improve his position but Schaeffer is controlling well.
Schaeffer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rasic!
Rasic stops Schaeffer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is squirming around, avoiding Schaeffer's attempts to control the action.
Schaeffer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rasic tries to lock up and control but Schaeffer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasic can't escape the position.
Rasic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rasic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaeffer is one step ahead there.

Rasic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaeffer defends it easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Schaeffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rasic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schaeffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schaeffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasic 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.

Rasic looking for a guillotine here but Schaeffer defends easily.
Schaeffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's eight 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.
Schaeffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Rasic looking to control.

Rasic working for a triangle but Schaeffer defends it easily.
Rasic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaeffer 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.

Schaeffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Rasic keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Schaeffer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schaeffer has managed to get both his arms back between Rasic's legs - danger averted.

Rasic looking for a guillotine here but Schaeffer defends easily.
Schaeffer advances to half guard.
Schaeffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Rasic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaeffer pulls his head out easily.
Schaeffer trying to control the action but Rasic is working from the bottom.
Rasic wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Rasic 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!

Schaeffer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Rasic counters with a single leg into guard. Schaeffer didn't expect that.

Rasic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaeffer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaeffer has escaped and now he's on top!

Rasic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schaeffer pushing down on Rasic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Velimir Rasic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schaeffer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schaeffer wants to control but Rasic is keeping him busy.
Rasic wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaeffer trying to control from half guard but Rasic is working away.

Rasic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaeffer is trying to control. Rasic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rasic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schaeffer's guard.
Rasic looking to pass the guard.
Schaeffer wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaeffer is keeping the position for now.

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.

Rasic 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.

Rasic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schaeffer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rasic, into his guard.
Rasic keeping moving, preventing Schaeffer from controlling successfully.
Rasic trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasic, not yet.
Rasic keeping full guard, as Schaeffer tries to pass.
Rasic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaeffer is one step ahead there.
Rasic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rasic wants to sweep but no luck.

Schaeffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schaeffer trying to control but Rasic is working from the bottom.
Rasic trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Rasic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schaeffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schaeffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasic wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaeffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaeffer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schaeffer postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Rasic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaeffer tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasic is retaining full guard.
Rasic keeping moving, preventing Schaeffer from controlling successfully.

Rasic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rasic is looking for a triangle but Schaeffer pushes his legs off easily.
Schaeffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasic 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Rasic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Schaeffer has picked Rasic up and slammed him! Rasic can't keep hold of the triangle and Schaeffer manages to pass to side control!
Rasic is looking for a sweep.
Schaeffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasic keeps working.
Rasic is looking for a sweep.
Rasic stops Schaeffer from passing to mount.
Rasic can't do much from the bottom here.
Schaeffer wants to control but Rasic is keeping him busy.
Rasic gets back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is trying to control but can't.
Schaeffer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schaeffer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rasic is looking to escape.
Rasic gets back to half guard.

Rasic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaeffer pulls his head out easily.
Rasic is looking for a sweep. Schaeffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schaeffer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schaeffer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is looking to improve his position but Schaeffer isn't that keen on the idea.
Velimir Rasic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rasic tries to lock up and control but Schaeffer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rasic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaeffer tries to control but Rasic wriggling away.
Schaeffer controlling from mount.
Rasic controls the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rasic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rasic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schaeffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Rasic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaeffer defends it easily.
Schaeffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasic is keeping the position for now.
Rasic wants to sweep here but Schaeffer controlling him for the moment.

Rasic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Velimir Rasic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasic 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velimir Rasic!
Velimir Rasic is the new welterweight champion!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sorrentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Niemen
vs
Sorrentino

196 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
258 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Czesio Niemen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Sorrentino!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sorrentino's hands.
Sorrentino shoots in looking for a takedown. Niemen tries to sprawl out of it but Sorrentino keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niemen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Niemen as Sorrentino shoots in.
Czesio Niemen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorrentino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niemen's waist but Niemen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorrentino off to one side.
Czesio Niemen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sorrentino.
Sorrentino fails with a takedown attempt.
Sorrentino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niemen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sorrentino's head.
Niemen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Niemen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Niemen with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Niemen.
Niemen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niemen lands a slapping body shot.
Niemen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Niemen - just one landing.
A right-left combo lands from Niemen.
Niemen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Niemen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Niemen.
Sorrentino is trying desperately to land a takedown but Niemen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sorrentino.
Niemen throws a sloppy head kick and Sorrentino moves out of range easily.
Niemen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sorrentino looks gassed!
Niemen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab by Niemen.
Niemen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Niemen duly obliges.

Sorrentino is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sorrentino is out on his feet! Niemen sets himself and nearly takes Sorrentino's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Czesio Niemen!
Czesio Niemen is the new heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Radziwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zaromskis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 5FDP-Meet the monster. Bartek Radziwo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Zaromskis
vs
Radziwo

176 cm
20
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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, Marius Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartek Radziwo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zaromskis has managed to clinch.
Radziwo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaromskis slowing the pace effectively.
Radziwo tries to throw a body punch but Zaromskis avoids it by throwing Radziwo back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Radziwo.

It looks like Marius Zaromskis has been cut.
Zaromskis dodges an elbow strike from Radziwo.
Zaromskis blocks the elbow strike.
Zaromskis blocking some punches.
Radziwo misses with a punch on the inside.
Radziwo throws an elbow but it misses.
Radziwo managing to block the knees to the body from Zaromskis.
Radziwo misses with an elbow strike.
Zaromskis avoiding damage as Radziwo throws knees to the body.
Zaromskis scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bartek Radziwo has been cut.
Zaromskis has Radziwo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Radziwo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Radziwo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zaromskis blocks the elbow strike.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Radziwo.
Zaromskis works on Radziwo's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaromskis dodges an elbow strike from Radziwo.
Radziwo lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Zaromskis.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Radziwo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.
Radziwo throws the left hand but Zaromskis avoids the punch easily.
Zaromskis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radziwo.
Radziwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis throws a body kick that misses.
Radziwo swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Zaromskis clinches up against the cage.
Radziwo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radziwo pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaromskis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.
Radziwo keeps the fight on the outside.
Radziwo swinging wildly here.
A head kick from Zaromskis lands but Radziwo takes it in his stride.
Radziwo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaromskis moves in looking to clinch but Radziwo pushes him off.
Zaromskis fakes the leg kick and cracks Radziwo in the body.
Radziwo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radziwo. Zaromskis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaromskis takes one to the side of the head.
Radziwo looks gassed!
Zaromskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radziwo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Radziwo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaromskis doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis takes one to the chin there.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Radziwo circles away.
Radziwo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Radziwo circles away and keeps his distance.

Zaromskis rushes Radziwo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Radziwo throws an elbow but misses.
Zaromskis blocks the elbow strike.
Radziwo tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaromskis avoids the damage to the body.
Radziwo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radziwo pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaromskis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaromskis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radziwo.
Zaromskis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaromskis lands a shot to the body.

Zaromskis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaromskis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Zaromskis pushes Radziwo off and gets back to his feet.
Zaromskis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Radziwo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaromskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaromskis misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Radziwo.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis lands a head kick!
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Radziwo circles away.
Zaromskis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Radziwo is having none of it.

Zaromskis closes the distance and pushes Radziwo back into the cage.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Radziwo.

Zaromskis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zaromskis stops Radziwo from standing up.

Radziwo is working an open guard so Zaromskis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis slowing the pace effectively.
Zaromskis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radziwo misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaromskis working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Zaromskis has clasped his hands together around Radziwo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Radziwo is pushing Zaromskis's head away, looking to escape. Zaromskis manages to hold on to the position though.

Zaromskis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zaromskis lands with a slapping head kick.
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!

Zaromskis closes the distance and pushes Radziwo back into the cage.
Zaromskis has Radziwo pressed against the cage.
Radziwo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Zaromskis decides to pull guard.
Radziwo thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Radziwo stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Zaromskis throws up his legs and catches Radziwo in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Radziwo tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Zaromskis! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marius Zaromskis!