RMFE - 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Rubini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenon Garbaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenon Garbaty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rubini
vs
Garbaty

180 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, King Rubini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenon Garbaty!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubini thuds his shin into the meat of Garbaty's side.
Garbaty takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rubini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Rubini slams his shin into Garbaty's torso.

Garbaty shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Rubini is defending against the submission attempts here by Garbaty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Garbaty seems to be looking for submissions.

Garbaty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Garbaty is working for a kimura here but Rubini manages to reverse the position and he's now in Garbaty's guard.
Garbaty looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rubini preventing the sweep.
Garbaty has a closed guard, preventing Rubini from standing up.
Garbaty 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.
Garbaty controls Rubini momentarily but Rubini frees himself.
Garbaty has a closed guard, preventing Rubini from standing up.

Garbaty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubini is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garbaty wants to improve his position but instead Rubini has moved into half guard.
Rubini tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Garbaty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garbaty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garbaty wants to get back to full guard.

Garbaty actively working from the bottom here.

Rubini decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Garbaty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rubini's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rubini is looking to escape.
Rubini is trying to control but can't.

Garbaty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rubini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garbaty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubini punching from the bottom.
Garbaty prevents Rubini from standing back up.

Garbaty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Garbaty is working for a kimura but Rubini is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubini is trying to stand.

Garbaty is looking for submissions but instead, Rubini has regained full guard.
Rubini trying to keep a closed guard but Garbaty is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Rubini wants to stand up but Garbaty is controlling him.
Rubini trying to control the position.
Garbaty stops Rubini from standing up.

Garbaty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rubini dives on top into guard.
Garbaty wants to hit a switch here but Rubini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garbaty there!
Garbaty is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Rubini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Garbaty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rubini is looking to land body kicks.
Rubini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Garbaty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garbaty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rubini pushes Garbaty off looking to stand but Garbaty dives back in and keeps control.
Rubini is pressing down on Garbaty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Garbaty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rubini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garbaty has Rubini in his guard.
Rubini trying to control but Garbaty is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garbaty is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rubini throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garbaty's body to avoid the submission. Garbaty has instead reached around Rubini's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garbaty arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zenon Garbaty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simen Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diogo Barbossa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nielsen
vs
Barbossa

188 cm
21
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simen Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Nielsen does no damage.

Nielsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Nielsen is working for a kimura but Barbossa is defending it quite comfortably.

Barbossa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Barbossa is trying to control but can't.

Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbossa is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen is taking a breather. Barbossa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Barbossa is having none of it.
Nielsen is thwarting Barbossa's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbossa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Nielsen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbossa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barbossa prevents Nielsen from improving position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbossa keeps working.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nielsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbossa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.

Nielsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbossa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barbossa controls the position for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Barbossa is working from the bottom.
Barbossa is looking for a sweep.
Barbossa wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Barbossa is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen prevents Barbossa from escaping the position.
Barbossa stops Nielsen from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbossa is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Barbossa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbossa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nielsen is controlling him well.
Barbossa wants to control but Nielsen postures up.

Nielsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbossa prevents Nielsen from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Barbossa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbossa is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simen Nielsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nielsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barbossa shoots in but Nielsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nielsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nielsen misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simen Nielsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nielsen shoots and misses

and Barbossa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barbossa pushes Nielsen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbossa shoots in for a takedown but Nielsen shows good takedown defense.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Nielsen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Barbossa counters by clinching up.

Barbossa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nielsen regains guard.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing Barbossa from standing up.

Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbossa defends it easily.
Barbossa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.

Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbossa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Barbossa wants to get up but he can't break Nielsen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barbossa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Barbossa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barbossa looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa wanted to stand there but Nielsen had control of the position.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Barbossa is proving a slippery customer.
Barbossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nielsen leaves Barbossa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nielsen shoots in but Barbossa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbossa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nielsen's waist but Nielsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbossa off to one side.

Barbossa drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Barbossa from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Barbossa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbossa has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Barbossa trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diogo Barbossa.
Nielsen closes the distance but Barbossa moves to the side

and Barbossa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nielsen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbossa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nielsen misses with a takedown

and Barbossa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nielsen working hard to break the clinch.
Nielsen tries to pull guard but Barbossa won't allow it.
Barbossa tries for a takedown. No joy.

Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Nielsen as Barbossa shoots in.
Simen Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Barbossa.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simen Nielsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Barbossa counters with a single leg into guard. Nielsen didn't expect that.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Barbossa is proving a slippery customer.
Barbossa postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nielsen working for a triangle but Barbossa defends it easily.
Barbossa wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.

Nielsen has his foot on Barbossa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbossa works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbossa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Barbossa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barbossa wanted to stand there but Nielsen had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Diogo Barbossa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barbossa shoots in for a double leg but Nielsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nielsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nielsen tries to clinch but Barbossa moves away

and Barbossa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barbossa obliges.

Barbossa jumps guard.
Barbossa wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.

Nielsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barbossa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nielsen has Barbossa in his guard.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Barbossa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barbossa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nielsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Barbossa drives through and clinches with Nielsen against the cage.

Barbossa gets control of Nielsen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barbossa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barbossa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nielsen!
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Barbossa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Barbossa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nielsen can't escape the position.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbossa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Barbossa postures up.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbossa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Barbossa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbossa 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Barbossa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jude Cotterell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jude Cotterell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cotterell
vs
Rambo

185 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jude Cotterell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Cotterell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rambo misses with a kick to the body.
Rambo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rambo is defended easily by Cotterell.
Rambo walks into a jab.

It looks like Brett Rambo has been cut.
Good shot there by Cotterell.
Are you kidding me?! Cotterell ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rambo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jude Cotterell!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Dentalplan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sozin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Dentalplan
vs
Sozin

181 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ringo Dentalplan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Sozin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sozin has Dentalplan up against the cage in a clinch.
Dentalplan looking to slow down the pace here.

Dentalplan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sozin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dentalplan is breathing heavily.

Sozin gets a clinch.
Sozin is trying to break the clinch but Dentalplan has him pressed against the cage.

Sozin wants the takedown. Dentalplan is fighting it off but Sozin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dentalplan's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sozin controlling from the top position.

Sozin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sozin throws a sloppy head kick and Dentalplan moves out of range easily.
Sozin throws a leg kick which misses Dentalplan's front leg but catches the back leg as Dentalplan tries to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sozin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dentalplan is being controlled here.

Sozin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dentalplan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sozin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dentalplan, who protects the arm well.
Sozin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sozin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Sozin decides to stand back up. Sozin steps back and let's Dentalplan get back to his feet.
Sozin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dentalplan swivels and escapes.
Sozin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sozin has managed to clinch.

Sozin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sozin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sozin postures up in Dentalplan's guard and throws a big left but Dentalplan blocks it.

Sozin stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sozin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dentalplan's half guard.
Sozin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dentalplan defending well though.

Dentalplan pushes Sozin off and gets back to his feet.

Sozin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dentalplan did well to prevent Sozin getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sozin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dentalplan has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sozin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Sozin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sozin gets the takedown into side control.

Sozin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sozin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robert Sozin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sozin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sozin is working for a guillotine from mount but Dentalplan frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozin with shots to the head and body - Dentalplan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sozin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dentalplan wants to control but Sozin is having none of it.

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.
Dentalplan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sozin controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sozin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Sozin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dentalplan manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Sozin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Sozin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dentalplan shoots in for a takedown but Sozin shows good takedown defense.
Sozin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dentalplan pinned against the cage. Dentalplan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Sozin has Dentalplan up against the cage in a clinch.

Sozin breaks from the clinch.
Ringo Dentalplan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sozin avoids the head kick by Dentalplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sozin wants to clinch up but Dentalplan keeps it at a distance.
Sozin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dentalplan.

Sozin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dentalplan did well to prevent Sozin getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sozin lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sozin trying to control the pace.
Sozin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sozin controlling the action here.

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.

Sozin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dentalplan sees it coming and defends easily.
Sozin is keen to just control but Dentalplan is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sozin is working for a submission of some sort.
Sozin throwing shots but Dentalplan is blocking nicely.
Dentalplan is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sozin is pressing down on Dentalplan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dentalplan is holding on for now.
Sozin is controlling the pace.
Sozin passes to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Sozin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sozin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Sozin!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Wolstenholme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolstenholme
vs
Arenas

185 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Wolstenholme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Arenas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolstenholme thuds his right hand into Arenas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolstenholme lands a jab-cross combination.
Wolstenholme loads up on a big right hand but Arenas slips the punch.
No luck for Arenas with that takedown attempt.
Wolstenholme misses with a wild combination.
Arenas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arenas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolstenholme misses the target.
Wolstenholme lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolstenholme stalks Arenas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arenas's face. Arenas staggers backwards, shaken.
Arenas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolstenholme throws a big shot that misses.
Wolstenholme looks to land a combination. Arenas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolstenholme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arenas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolstenholme but Wolstenholme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolstenholme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wolstenholme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolstenholme tests Arenas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolstenholme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Wolstenholme.

Arenas is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wolstenholme! Arenas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Wolstenholme!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stafford Alois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alois comes into the arena with Promised Land blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alois
vs
Diaz

194 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
256 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stafford Alois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, AJ Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alois darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alois is defending well for now.
Alois keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Alois has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Alois controlling Diaz's posture.
Alois looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alois pulls Diaz in to control the position.

Alois has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Diaz closes the distance but Alois moves to the side
and Alois counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alois throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alois lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alois throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Alois shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alois is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alois prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alois.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Alois seems content to control.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alois. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alois is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Alois perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alois throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.

Alois decides to stand and escape the position.
Diaz connects with a high kick.
Diaz looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to clinch but Alois slips to the side
and Alois counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alois circles away from the clinch attempt

and Alois counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Diaz down! Alois is looking to finish but Diaz is intelligently defending himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz wants to stand but Alois is controlling the position.

Alois decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Alois scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like AJ Diaz has been cut.
AJ Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alois, right into the meat.
Alois stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Alois has taken the fight into the clinch.

Alois breaks from the clinch.
Alois scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alois stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alois darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alois sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Alois takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alois trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Alois drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Alois stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stafford Alois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diaz looks to clinch
enabling Alois to counter with a crisp jab.

Alois instigates a clinch.
Alois blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alois.

Alois manages to break the clinch.
Alois circles away from the clinch attempt

and Alois moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alois pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Alois.
Nice body punch from Alois.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alois.

Alois escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Alois gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Alois scores with a nice short uppercut.

Alois's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alois throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alois with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Alois closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Alois.

Alois manages to pull guard.
Alois pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.

Alois pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Alois is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Alois clinches with his opponent.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Alois keeps him there for the moment.

Alois has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diaz pushes Alois away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alois gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alois lands a nice forearm strike.
Alois will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alois misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alois tries to score with some ground and pound. Diaz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Alois.

Alois stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Alois moves into the clinch.
Alois just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Alois keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Alois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz tries to clinch

and Alois holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alois jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alois looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alois trying to control the position here.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Alois won't let him.
Alois is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Alois kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alois feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Alois is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alois lands an overhand right.

Alois pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Alois stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alois works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alois scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Alois.
Alois lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alois.
Alois scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stafford Alois dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Alois moves into the clinch successfully.

Alois lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Alois is having none of it.
Alois not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alois throws a big right hand that misses.
Alois is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Alois is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alois throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alois thows a big elbow that misses.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alois controls the pace.
Alois passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alois throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Stafford Alois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alois in particular looking to stall.
Alois seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.

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.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Alois lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Alois is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Alois is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alois is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Alois seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alois stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.

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.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alois.
Alois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Alois throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
AJ Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stafford Alois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alois wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stafford Alois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alois has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stafford Alois!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khadar Abdelrashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Helmstead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmstead comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blitzkill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Magus Helmstead will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Abdelrashid
vs
Helmstead

178 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
214 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khadar Abdelrashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magus Helmstead!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmstead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Abdelrashid.
Abdelrashid thuds a left hand into Helmstead's body.
Abdelrashid jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdelrashid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdelrashid wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdelrashid swinging wildly here.
Helmstead throws a combination that misses
and Abdelrashid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdelrashid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Helmstead does no damage.
Helmstead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdelrashid.
Abdelrashid slips under a jab.
A cross from Abdelrashid lands.
Abdelrashid misses with a wild combination.
Abdelrashid throws a right and a left that Helmstead avoids nicely.
Helmstead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Helmstead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abdelrashid is fending him off so far but Helmstead persists. Nope, Abdelrashid circles away and we're back to standing.
Helmstead throws a combination that misses
and Abdelrashid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdelrashid throws a good cross that connects.
Abdelrashid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helmstead on the side of the head.
Abdelrashid swinging wildly here.
Abdelrashid lands a jab to Helmstead's midsection.
Helmstead looks gassed!
Abdelrashid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Magus Helmstead has been cut.
Abdelrashid throws a series of punches but Helmstead avoids them all with ease.
Abdelrashid lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdelrashid connects with the punch.

Helmstead is rocked!
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!
Abdelrashid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helmstead is still on wobbly legs! Can Abdelrashid finish him?
Helmstead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abdelrashid counters with a straight right hand.
Abdelrashid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helmstead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helmstead seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdelrashid cracks Helmstead with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdelrashid lands a glancing blow to the side of Helmstead's head.
Helmstead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Abdelrashid misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrashid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abdelrashid swinging wildly here.
Abdelrashid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Helmstead walks into a stiff left hand from Abdelrashid.
Abdelrashid throws a series of strikes that have Helmstead backpedaling.
Abdelrashid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abdelrashid cracks Helmstead with a hook to the temple - Helmstead is on wobbly legs here! Abdelrashid swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Helmstead falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Abdelrashid wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Khadar Abdelrashid!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Lirios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dino Lirios has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lirios
vs
Vera

196 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dino Lirios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efrain Vera!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lirios is fending him off so far but Vera persists. Nope, Lirios circles away and we're back to standing.

Lirios closes the distance and clinches.
Vera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lirios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lirios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lirios.

It looks like Efrain Vera has been cut.
Lirios lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vera takes a step back to recover.
Lirios stalks Vera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vera's face. Vera staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera dives in and grabs Lirios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lirios pushes down on Vera's head and hops out.
Dino Lirios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Efrain Vera.

Lirios closes the distance and clinches.

Lirios breaks the clinch.
Lirios cracks Vera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lirios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vera at a distance.
Lirios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vera looks gassed!
Lirios lands a two punch combo.
Lirios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vera on the side of the head.
Lirios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from Lirios.
Lirios lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lirios lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Lirios gets a clinch.

Lirios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lirios clinches up against the cage.
Lirios looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lirios tries to circle away but Vera has him pinned against the cage.

Lirios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lirios throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lirios rushes Vera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lirios tries to break the clinch but Vera is controlling the position.
Lirios tries to break free but Vera pushes him back against the cage.
Lirios prevents the takedown attempt.

Lirios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lirios is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lirios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lirios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lirios throws a series of strikes that have Vera backpedaling.
Vera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lirios.
Lirios throws a shot to the body.
Lirios stuns Vera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lirios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vera's head.
A right-left combo lands from Lirios.
Vera walks into a straight right hand from Lirios.
Lirios cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lirios bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vera dives in and grabs Lirios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lirios pushes down on Vera's head and hops out.
Lirios lands with a right hand.
Lirios's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lirios duly obliges.

Vera is rocked!
Lirios cracks Vera with a hook to the temple - Vera is on wobbly legs here! Lirios swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vera falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lirios wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dino Lirios!