SPC 18: We Are The Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huge Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pieter den Hertogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huge Balls could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pieter den Hertogh's chin.

Balls
vs
den Hertogh

197 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huge Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pieter den Hertogh!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
den Hertogh ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Balls misses with a few strikes there.
Balls throws a jab but it's blocked by den Hertogh.
Balls throws a body punch but den Hertogh moves out of range.

den Hertogh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Balls to the mat! Balls manages to get full guard.
Balls keeping full guard, as den Hertogh tries to pass.
Balls wants to sweep here but den Hertogh controlling him for the moment.
Balls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balls tries to get out of the position.
den Hertogh pushes down on Balls's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Balls wants to improve his position but den Hertogh is controlling well.
Balls wants to get back to his feet.
den Hertogh prevents Balls from improving his position.
den Hertogh trying to control the action but Balls is working from the bottom.
den Hertogh prevents Balls from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balls doesn't succeed with the takedown

and den Hertogh moves into the clinch.
Balls tries to break the clinch but den Hertogh is controlling the position.
Balls is trying to force a seperation but den Hertogh has the dominant position.
Balls has den Hertogh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. den Hertogh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balls can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huge Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
den Hertogh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balls wants a takedown but no success here.
Balls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but den Hertogh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balls is trying to break the clinch but den Hertogh is controlling him.
den Hertogh stops a takedown attempt from Balls.
Balls jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as den Hertogh walks away with a smile on his face. Balls gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
den Hertogh avoids the body shot from Balls.
den Hertogh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balls defends it nicely.
den Hertogh looks for a takedown but Balls sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Balls lands an impressive looking overhand right. den Hertogh doesn't seem phased though.
Balls looks to score with a jab to the body but den Hertogh is just out of range.

Balls feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for den Hertogh on the ground.
Balls lands a couple of digs.
den Hertogh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls is desperately trying to improve his position but den Hertogh has a good base and remains in mount.

den Hertogh is working for a guillotine from mount but Balls frees his head quite easily.

den Hertogh looking for a guillotine from mount but Balls is having none of it.
den Hertogh wants to control the pace but Balls is squirming around nicely.
Balls tries to improve his position but instead den Hertogh has taken his back!
Balls tries to roll but den Hertogh sticks to his back.

den Hertogh is cranking Balls's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Balls! He's tightened the choke and Balls is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pieter den Hertogh!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Hood will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackson
vs
Hood

190 cm
19
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Hood!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hood crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Krantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riddick
vs
Krantz

200 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
19
274 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Krantz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riddick is defended easily by Krantz.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch but Krantz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krantz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riddick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddick looks for a takedown but Krantz sprawls well.
Riddick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krantz tries to avoid it but Riddick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krantz to the ground. Krantz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Riddick with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Krantz misses.
Krantz misses with a head kick.

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

Riddick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krantz is pressing down on Riddick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riddick is holding on for now.
Krantz is looking to take a break and control but Riddick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krantz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krantz is keen to just control but Riddick is a slippery customer.
Krantz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddick's head.
Krantz is keen to just control but Riddick is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riddick fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddick is looking to clinch but Krantz is avoiding it.
Riddick is looking to clinch but Krantz is avoiding it.
Riddick shoots in but Krantz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Krantz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krantz throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krantz wants to control from the top but Riddick keeps moving.
Krantz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riddick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krantz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krantz passes Riddick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krantz working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick won't allow Krantz to pass to mount.

Riddick kicks off Krantz and gets to his feet.

Krantz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riddick's half guard.

Riddick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Riddick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krantz circles away.
Riddick is looking to clinch but Krantz is avoiding it.
Riddick has a takedown stuffed.
Riddick is breathing heavily.

Krantz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Krantz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riddick, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krantz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krantz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krantz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Riddick is avoiding damage well.
Krantz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddick keeps working.
Riddick tries to buck Krantz off but Krantz is having none of it.
Riddick prevents Krantz from improving position.
Riddick tries to escape but Krantz is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Krantz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Riddick misses with a takedown attempt

and Krantz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riddick's guard now.
Krantz trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krantz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krantz passes Riddick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Krantz wants to free his trapped foot but Riddick is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Krantz is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riddick looking for submissions off his back.
Riddick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krantz.

Riddick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Riddick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krantz pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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.
Krantz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krantz in particular looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krantz throws a hook but Riddick avoids it easily.
Riddick avoids the head kick by Krantz.
Riddick wants to clinch up but Krantz keeps it at a distance.
Riddick tries to clinch but Krantz moves out of range.
Riddick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krantz tries to avoid it but Riddick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krantz to the ground. Krantz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riddick misses with a takedown

and Krantz counters with a head kick that drops Riddick!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krantz advances position into side control!
Krantz has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krantz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krantz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Riddick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krantz.

Krantz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riddick turns into him and now he's in Krantz's guard.

Riddick has gone for a leg lock! Krantz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riddick's guard.

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.
Krantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krantz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Riddick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krantz defends well.

Riddick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Krantz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Riddick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Riddick wants to clinch up but Krantz keeps it at a distance.

Krantz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krantz showed some decent athleticism there.
Krantz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddick defending well though.
Krantz works his way into full mount!

Krantz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Riddick has worked his arm free - good work by Riddick!

Krantz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick pushes Krantz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Krantz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zachary Krantz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krantz just content to control the position.

Krantz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riddick, who protects the arm well.
Riddick is pushing Krantz's head away, looking to escape. Krantz manages to hold on to the position though.

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.
Krantz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee asks Krantz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krantz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krantz wants to control but Riddick is keeping him busy.
Riddick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Riddick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krantz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krantz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Krantz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Riddick is trying to stand but he's just given Krantz his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Krantz looking for the choke from the back.

Krantz looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Riddick showing good submission defense here.
Krantz throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Zachary Krantz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet.
Krantz wants to control but Riddick is keeping busy.
Riddick is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Krantz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joshua Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Krantz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Krantz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krantz 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Krantz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Clem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's entrance music is Barbarian Horde By Hans Zimmer. A fine choice. Clem has chosen Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Overeem
vs
Clem

196 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Clem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Clem.

Overeem instigates a clinch.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bubba Clem has been cut.
Clem lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clem missing with knees to the body.
Overeem avoids a wild elbow strike from Clem.
Overeem taking a breather.
Clem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clem smiles and moves away.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch

and Clem counters by clinching up.
Come on Clem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clem tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
Clem misses with an elbow over the top.
Clem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Overeem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clem looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overeem's brow.
Clem is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Clem.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.

Overeem decides to pull guard.
Overeem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Overeem wants to hit a switch here but Clem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Overeem there!
Clem prevents Overeem from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clem sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clem with shots to the head and body - Overeem looks very uncomfortable down there.
Overeem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Overeem trying to control here.
Clem stops Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Clem is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Clem decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clem tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to clinch but Clem slips to the side

and Clem counters by moving into the clinch.
Overeem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clem walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Overeem tries to clinch but Clem moves away

and Clem counters by clinching up.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clem's face.
Clem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Clem is trying to maintain a safe position but Overeem gets an underhook and turns Clem into the cage.
Clem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clem.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Clem blocks with his arms.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clem is trying to stall.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Overeem trying to stall but Clem improves his position.
Overeem being controlled against the cage.
Clem continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Clem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem trying to stall but Clem improves his position.
Clem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.

Overeem manages to pull guard.
Clem prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Clem postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem 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.
Clemis looking to pass into half guard but Overeem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Overeem is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clem wants to stand up but Overeem is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Clem's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clem tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Overeem tries to keep at a distance but Clem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clem controlling the action here for a moment.
Overeem tries to stall but Clem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clem is trying to force a seperation but Overeem has the dominant position.
Clem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clem is defending well for now.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Clem is blocking nicely.
Clem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Overeem up against the cage.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clem's face.
Clem is breathing heavily.
Clem is looking to control Overeem's arms but Overeem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clem has his back to the cage.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clem taking a breather.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Clem.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clem. Overeem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem wants to clinch but Clem slips to the side

and Clem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem tries to stall but Clem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Clem gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Clem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Clem tries to tie him up.
Clem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clem wants to stall.

Overeem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Overeem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Clem tries to pass.
Overeem is trying to keep Clem in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clem lands a couple of digs.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clem lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clem!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clem tries to reverse the position but Overeem maintains control.

Overeem swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Clem is now in Overeem's guard. A big mistake from Overeem there, giving up the dominant position!
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clem manages to pass to side control.
Ground and pound from Clem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clem wants to free his trapped foot but Overeem is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Clem stands up and beckons Overeem to join him on the feet.
Clem tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch

and Clem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Clem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Clem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Clem doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Overeem darts in trying to clinch

and Clem counters by clinching up.
Clem slows down the pace here.
Clem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Clem tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Clem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clem has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Clem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clem's face.
Clem looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overeem looking to slow down the pace here.
Alistair Overeem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Clem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overeem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clem takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clem as Overeem tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Clem.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overeem obliges.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clem smiles and moves away.
Overeem darts in trying to clinch

and Clem moves into the clinch.
Clem tries a knee to the head but Overeem blocks it.
Clem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem tries to stall but Clem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overeem seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Clem is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clem has Overeem pushed against the cage.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Clem improves position.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clem lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Clem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overeem.
Clem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Clem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Clem.
Clem tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Overeem up against the cage.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clem smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Clem circles away.
Overeem clinches but Clem breaks the clinch

and Clem counters by clinching up.
Overeem working Clem over with knees to the body.
Clem looking to stall.
Overeem drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Clem.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clem is looking to control Overeem's arms but Overeem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clem has his back to the cage.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem tries to score a body lock takedown but Clem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clem throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clem pushes off an throws an elbow but Overeem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Clem blocks with his arms.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem avoiding damage as Clem throws knees to the body.
Clem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem dodges an elbow strike from Clem.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clem throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Overeem working Clem over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Clem.
I think Clem 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Bufford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Assassin (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.

Bufford
vs
Assassin

190 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregory Bufford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bufford has a takedown stuffed.
Gregory Bufford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bufford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Assassin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bufford somewhat.

Bufford scores a takedown into full mount!
Assassin can't escape the position.

Bufford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Assassin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Bufford is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bufford extends the arm and Assassin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Bufford!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny The Nanny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny The Nanny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Graham's chin.

The Nanny
vs
Graham

191 cm
23
214 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manny The Nanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Graham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Nanny throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham moves out of range of the body kick from The Nanny.
The Nanny misses with a takedown attempt - Graham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Nanny tries to clinch up but Graham circles away and keeps his distance.
The Nanny wants to clinch.
Graham misses the shot to the body.
The Nanny lands with a hook. Graham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graham misses the shot to the body.

The Nanny feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Graham sprawling to the canvas! Graham rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Nanny finish him?!

Graham is rocked!
The Nanny misses the jab.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can The Nanny finish him?
Graham connects with a nice looking jab.
Graham seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Nanny throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
The Nanny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Nanny gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nanny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny The Nanny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Nanny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Nanny shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graham sprawls well. Graham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Nanny gets slowly back to his feet.
The Nanny fails with an attempt to clinch.

The Nanny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Nanny tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Graham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Nanny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny is nestled in close to Graham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Nanny prevents Graham from improving his position.
The Nanny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Nanny wants to take a breather but Graham is having none of it.
The Nanny thows a huge punch but Graham dodges it nicely.
The Nanny not doing much here.
The Nanny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Nanny fails to land with a series of punches.
The Nanny throws a sloppy head kick and Graham moves out of range easily.
Graham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Graham looks gassed!
Graham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
The Nanny shoots in looking for a takedown. Graham tries to sprawl out of it but The Nanny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Nanny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Nanny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graham circles away.
The Nanny tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Graham moves into the clinch.
The Nanny lands with a light punch inside.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

The Nanny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Nanny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.
Nice defenses there by Graham.
The Nanny shoots in for a double leg but Graham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Nanny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Graham.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Nanny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Nanny.
Manny The Nanny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny The Nanny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The Nanny looks to land a body kick but Graham moved away.
Graham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Graham drives through and clinches with The Nanny against the cage.
The Nanny prevents a body shot from Graham.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Graham.
Graham lands a shot to the body.
Graham keeps control of The Nanny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Nanny swings wildly with an uppercut but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Nanny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
The Nanny slowing the pace effectively.

The Nanny manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Nanny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nanny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graham is breathing heavily.
The Nanny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graham is fending him off so far but The Nanny persists. Nope, Graham circles away and we're back to standing.
The Nanny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graham counters with a one-two to the body.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Nanny.
The Nanny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny The Nanny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Nanny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - The Nanny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
The Nanny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graham is looking to clinch but The Nanny is avoiding it.

The Nanny tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Nanny throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graham blocks it with crossed arms.

The Nanny jumps guard and drags Graham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The Nanny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham wants to get up but he can't break The Nanny's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Nanny managing to control the position.
The Nanny has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Nanny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Graham wants to stand and escape but instead The Nanny has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graham keeping moving, preventing The Nanny from controlling successfully.
The Nanny throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny The Nanny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Nanny closes the distance looking to clinch
and Graham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Nanny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Nanny.
The Nanny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graham pinned against the cage. Graham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Nanny fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Nanny tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny The Nanny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from The Nanny finds it's target.
The Nanny tries to clinch up.
Graham walks into a straight right hand from The Nanny.
Luke Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Nanny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Nanny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graham misses with a body shot.
Graham throws a body punch but The Nanny moves out of range.
The Nanny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Nanny fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Nanny misses with a straight left.
The Nanny connects with the punch.
Graham dodges the punch combination from The Nanny.
The Nanny looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham stuffs the takedown attempt from The Nanny. The Nanny gets slowly back to his feet.
Graham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Nanny rather than just go for the knockout.
The Nanny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graham counters with a left to the body.
Graham thuds his right hand into The Nanny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Nanny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Graham clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Graham to work.
The Nanny holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graham keeps control of The Nanny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Nanny wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Graham.
A right hook to the body lands for Graham.
Graham presses The Nanny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Nanny or not.
The Nanny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham leaning his opponent against the cage.

The Nanny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Nanny tries a head kick but it misses.
Graham throws a body punch but The Nanny moves out of range.
Graham scores with a hook to the body. The Nanny takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Nanny throws a combination that misses
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Nanny throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
Manny The Nanny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Nanny.
The Nanny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manny The Nanny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Graham or perhaps it was just good defense by The Nanny which made him look bad.
The Nanny tries to clinch there but Graham circles away.
Luke Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Nanny wants to clinch but Graham slips to the side
and Graham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Nanny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Nanny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Nanny.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Nanny 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny The Nanny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark the spanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mark the spanner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Carter
vs
the spanner

190 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mark the spanner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a hook but the spanner blocks it.
the spanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like mark the spanner has been cut.
the spanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carter duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
the spanner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter lands with a right hand.

That has opened up mark the spanner's cut even more.
Carter tries to bum rush the spanner with a series of wild strikes but the spanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh the spanner colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Carter as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and the spanner is left battered and dazed whilst Carter and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Carter!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor VanPummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Bedard (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.

VanPummel
vs
Bedard

185 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Rusty Cage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor VanPummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Bedard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bedard throws a big shot that misses.
Bedard moves out of range as VanPummel throws a body kick.
VanPummel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bedard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
VanPummel moves out of range as Bedard strikes.
VanPummel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from VanPummel.
VanPummel looks to throw the jab but Bedard is out of range.
VanPummel throws the left hand but Bedard avoids the punch easily.
Bedard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
VanPummel throws a hook but Bedard blocks it.

Bedard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
VanPummel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bedard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
VanPummel can't break the clinch.
Bedard scores with a knee to the head.
Bedard lands an elbow just above VanPummel 's eye.
Bedard has VanPummel pressed against the cage, preventing VanPummel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bedard landing knees to the head.

It looks like Victor VanPummel has been cut.
VanPummel wants to get back to striking at distance but Bedard won't allow it.
Bedard connects with a nasty looking knee right to VanPummel's face.
Bedard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite VanPummel's efforts to push away.
Bedard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
VanPummel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bedard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bedard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but VanPummel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Bedard.
Bedard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
VanPummel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bedard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bedard fails in his attempt to clinch.
VanPummel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Bedard moves into the clinch.
VanPummel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bedard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bedard continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
VanPummel tries to break the clinch but Bedard is controlling the position.
Bedard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bedard keeps control of VanPummel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bedard has VanPummel pressed against the cage, preventing VanPummel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
VanPummel is trying to break free.
Bedard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanPummel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bedard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
VanPummel is looking to break free of the clinch but Bedard has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Bedard to work.
Nice elbow from Bedard.
A frustrated look appears on VanPummel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bedard stalls.
Bedard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite VanPummel's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Bedard.
Bedard lands an elbow just above VanPummel 's eye.
Bedard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bedard looking to throw knees to the head but VanPummel is blocking nicely.
VanPummel tries to circle away but Bedard has him pinned against the cage.
VanPummel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
VanPummel is trying to break free.
Bedard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
VanPummel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bedard lands a knee to the head.
Bedard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
VanPummel is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Bedard.

VanPummel is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bedard obliges.
Oh VanPummel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from Bedard.
Bedard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bedard lands an elbow that stopped VanPummel in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bedard obliges.
Bedard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
VanPummel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bedard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bedard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
VanPummel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bedard lands a big knee to the head and VanPummel goes down! Bedard pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Bedard!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Pilsudski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy MacLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilsudski comes to the cage accompanied by Nile - Black Seeds of Vengeance. MacLean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Another One Bites The Dust. Lemmy MacLean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pilsudski
vs
MacLean

185 cm
24
250 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs
Grappling Pro Gear

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Pilsudski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lemmy MacLean!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilsudski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MacLean backs up against the cage.

It looks like Lemmy MacLean has been cut.
Pilsudski misses with a double jab.
MacLean misses with a straight left.
MacLean looks to land a right hand but Pilsudski moved out of range.

MacLean lands a big uppercut and Pilsudski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pilsudski looks OK. MacLean waves Pilsudski back to his feet!

It looks like Joey Pilsudski has been cut.
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!
MacLean lands with a shot to the body.
MacLean walks into a straight right hand from Pilsudski.
Pilsudski wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - MacLean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Pilsudski.
Pilsudski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

MacLean lands a big right hand that sends Pilsudski crashing to the mat! MacLean stays standing though and waves Pilsudski back to his feet!
MacLean connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Pilsudski out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemmy MacLean!
Lemmy MacLean is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Haseesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Boxhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haseesh's entrance music is Guns n Roses - Mr Brownstone. A fine choice. Boxhead has chosen Man In The Box as his entrance music. Bobby Boxhead told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Haseesh
vs
Boxhead

185 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Nutrition 101

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Haseesh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Boxhead!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haseesh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Boxhead as Haseesh shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Boxhead gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haseesh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boxhead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haseesh throwing strikes but missing.
Boxhead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haseesh controls the pace.
Haseesh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haseesh trying to control but Boxhead is working from the bottom.
Boxhead controls Haseesh momentarily but Haseesh frees himself.
Boxhead controlling the position.
Haseesh wants to pass the guard but Boxhead is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haseesh shoots in for a double leg but Boxhead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haseesh shoots in but Boxhead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Haseesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Haseesh thows a body shot but no joy.
Haseesh shoots in and drives through. Boxhead sprawls well.
Boxhead lands a jab to Haseesh's midsection.
Haseesh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Haseesh with that takedown attempt.
Boxhead scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haseesh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxhead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haseesh somewhat.
Boxhead misses with a looping right.
Haseesh tries to clinch there but Boxhead circles away.
Haseesh looks for a takedown but Boxhead sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Boxhead.
Bobby Boxhead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Boxhead lands a jab to Haseesh's midsection.
Haseesh wants to clinch.
Haseesh closes the distance and clinches up with Boxhead, looking for a takedown. Haseesh pushes Boxhead against the cage but Boxhead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boxhead closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boxhead 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.

Boxhead throws a nice looking combination but Haseesh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haseesh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxhead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Boxhead.
Boxhead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haseesh fails with a takedown attempt.

Boxhead rushes Haseesh and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haseesh working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haseesh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boxhead smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Boxhead as Haseesh shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Haseesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxhead throws a low kick, looking for Haseesh's leg but Haseesh calmly moves out of range.
Boxhead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boxhead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haseesh clinches but Boxhead breaks the clinch
and Boxhead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haseesh clinches but Boxhead breaks the clinch
and Boxhead counters with a series of strikes. Haseesh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haseesh shoots in and drives through. Boxhead sprawls well.
Omar Haseesh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxhead throws a leg kick that misses.
Boxhead misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxhead is looking to land body kicks.
Haseesh misses with a takedown
and Boxhead counters with a stiff right hand.
Haseesh darts in trying to clinch
and Boxhead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boxhead lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxhead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haseesh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxhead counters with a series of strikes. Haseesh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haseesh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxhead swivels and escapes.
Haseesh with a poor takedown
letting Boxhead counter with a right hand.
Haseesh lands the left hand.
Omar Haseesh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxhead misses with a double jab

and Haseesh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haseesh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boxhead 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.

Haseesh shoots and misses
and Boxhead counters with a series of strikes. Haseesh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haseesh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxhead.

Boxhead gets a clinch.
Haseesh fails to pull guard.
Haseesh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxhead pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Haseesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haseesh misses with a takedown
and Boxhead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boxhead throws a left and a right that both miss

and Haseesh counters with a takedown into side control.

Haseesh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haseesh in the domination position with Boxhead hanging on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haseesh is trying to get an arm triangle but Boxhead is defending well.
Boxhead dodges the ground and pound from Haseesh.

Haseesh swings around for an armbar but Boxhead sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haseesh's guard.
Boxhead sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Haseesh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxhead defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boxhead stands up and waves to Haseesh to follow him.
Boxhead misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxhead lands a slapping body shot.
Haseesh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxhead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haseesh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxhead is fending him off so far but Haseesh persists. Nope, Boxhead circles away and we're back to standing.
Haseesh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxhead counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxhead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxhead wants it to stay on the feet.
Boxhead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boxhead scores with a jab to the body.
Boxhead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haseesh circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxhead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haseesh shoots in and drives through. Boxhead sprawls well.
A slow jab from Boxhead misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boxhead really 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.

Haseesh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Boxhead to counter with a crisp jab.
Haseesh clinches but Boxhead breaks the clinch
and Boxhead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haseesh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxhead.
Haseesh fails with the takedown
and Boxhead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haseesh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Haseesh. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haseesh swings for the body but Boxhead moves out of range.
Haseesh swings for the body but Boxhead moves out of range.
Haseesh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boxhead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haseesh wants to clinch
and Boxhead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haseesh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boxhead.

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.
Boxhead throws a series of punches but Haseesh moves out of range.
Boxhead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haseesh closes the distance but Boxhead moves to the side
and Boxhead counters with a good, hard body kick but Haseesh shrugs it off.
Bobby Boxhead seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Haseesh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boxhead's guard.
Haseesh looking to sit in guard and control but Boxhead gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haseesh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haseesh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boxhead is aware though and is defending well.
Haseesh 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.
Boxhead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haseesh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Boxhead stands up and waves to Haseesh to follow him.
Haseesh misses with a takedown attempt
and Boxhead counters with a straight right hand.
Haseesh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxhead swivels and escapes.

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.
Boxhead connects with a single shot there.
Boxhead throws a right and a left that Haseesh avoids nicely.
Boxhead cracks Haseesh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boxhead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haseesh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boxhead misses with a wild combination.
Boxhead throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Boxhead dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Haseesh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boxhead wants to land a leg kick but Haseesh is out of range.
Boxhead tries to work over Haseesh's front leg with a kick but Haseesh checks it.
Boxhead misses the shot to the body.
Boxhead lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxhead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haseesh moves out of range as Boxhead throws a body kick.
Boxhead misses with a two punch combination.

Haseesh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boxhead is trying to defend but Haseesh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haseesh is looking to stall here but Boxhead recovers full guard.

Haseesh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boxhead is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haseesh, into his guard.

Haseesh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxhead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bobby Boxhead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Haseesh trying to keep a closed guard but Boxhead is proving a slippery customer.
Haseesh keeping moving, preventing Boxhead from controlling successfully.
Haseesh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haseesh is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Boxhead frees his head nicely. Oh but Haseesh has switched to an armbar! Boxhead is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Omar Haseesh!
Omar Haseesh retains his lightweight title!