SFO Amsterdam Van Dijk vs Maas PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Gullich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gullich
vs
Dank

185 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Fightworld Formula

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Gullich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Dank!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Gullich.
Dank tries to clinch up.
Stephen Dank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gullich.

Gullich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dank is looking to reverse the position.

Gullich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Gullich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Gullich tries for a kimura but Dank is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gullich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dank has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gullich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gullich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gullich is breathing heavily.

Gullich is trying to get an arm triangle but Dank is defending well.

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.
Dank is trying to buck Gullich off.

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

Gullich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Gullich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dank rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gullich's guard! Nice work there by Dank!
Dank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gullich. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gullich is trying to keep Dank in close.
Gullich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gullich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dank won't allow Gullich to sweep him here.
Dank tries to stand but Gullich is controlling from the bottom.

Gullich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dank is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gullich wants to sweep but no luck.
Gullich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gullich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dank tries to clinch up but Gullich circles away and keeps his distance.

Dank moves into range and clinches up with Gullich.
Gullich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gullich.
Still in the clinch, Dank scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Dank.
Dank scores with a shoulder strike.
Dank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dank scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Gullich dominated that round.
That's time! Gullich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gullich throws a body punch but Dank moves out of range.
Dank tries to clinch but Gullich is having none of it.
Dank tries to clinch there but Gullich circles away.
Dank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dank throws a right and a left that Gullich avoids nicely.
Dank tries to clinch up but Gullich circles away and keeps his distance.
Stephen Dank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dank wants to clinch up but Gullich keeps it at a distance.
Dank wants to clinch.
Dank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gullich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gullich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dank tries to clinch up.
Gullich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dank tries to clinch there but Gullich circles away.
Gullich misses with a series of wild punches.
Dank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dank tries to close the distance and clinch but Gullich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dank tries to clinch but Gullich moves out of range.
Dank misses with a few strikes there.

Gullich gets a takedown into half guard.

Gullich is trying to work for a kimura but Dank is defending well.

Gullich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dank sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gullich is looking to advance position but Dank won't allow it.

Gullich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullich not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gullich is working for a kimura but Dank is defending it quite comfortably.
Gullich trying to mount his opponent but Dank defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gullich is looking for a kimura but Dank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gullich to get the leverage.
Dank is pressing down on Gullich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Gullich is working an open guard so Dank takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stephen Dank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dank is looking to clinch.
Gullich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gullich throws the left hand but Dank avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gullich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gullich misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Gullich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dank is looking to clinch but Gullich is avoiding it.
Dank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Gullich scores with a takedown into Dank's guard.
Gullich slips nicely into half guard.
Gullich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dank!

Gullich working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dank turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gullich off and cradles Dank's limp body as Gullich celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Wolfgang Gullich!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeam Ruhleez (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.

Hawkins
vs
Ruhleez

181 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hakeam Ruhleez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawkins, right into the meat.
Charon Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ruhleez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins wants to sweep here but Ruhleez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruhleez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ruhleez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hawkins has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ruhleez manages to get his head free but now Hawkins has transitioned to an armbar! Ruhleez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hawkins! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charon Hawkins!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Legen Dary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Maritato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dary
vs
Maritato

197 cm
22
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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, Legen Dary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Maritato!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maritato shoots in looking for a takedown. Dary tries to sprawl out of it but Maritato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dary manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dary looks to land a body kick but Maritato moved away.
Dary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maritato shoots in for a double leg but Dary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maritato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maritato throws a sloppy head kick and Dary moves out of range easily.
Dary tries to clinch but Maritato is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maritato.

It looks like Legen Dary has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maritato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dary's waist but Dary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maritato off to one side.
Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Maritato.
Dary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dary misses with a double jab.
Dary moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maritato throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dary throws a right and a left that Maritato avoids nicely.
Dary swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maritato.

Maritato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maritato drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dary gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dary wants to break free but Maritato has control.
Maritato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dary is trying to break the clinch but Maritato has him pressed against the cage.

Maritato breaks from the clinch.
Maritato slips a jab and a cross from Dary.
A head kick misses from Maritato.
Dary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maritato misses with a hook.
Dary throws a series of punches but Maritato moves out of range.
Maritato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dary's waist but Dary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maritato off to one side.
Maritato misses the jab.
Dary tries to move into range but Maritato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maritato misses the shot to the body.
Dary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maritato walks into a stiff left hand from Dary.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dary throws a right and a left that Maritato avoids nicely.
Maritato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dary lands with a right hand.
Maritato tries to close the distance and clinch but Dary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maritato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dary pinned against the cage. Dary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maritato.
Dary misses with a series of wild punches.
Maritato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maritato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legen Dary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maritato throws a jab but it's blocked by Dary.
Dary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maritato.
Maritato looks gassed!
Maritato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dary darts in trying to clinch

and Maritato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dary working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dary tries to break the clinch but Maritato is controlling the position.
Dary wants to break free but Maritato has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dary.

Maritato successfully pulls guard.

Maritato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dary misses with a wild combination.
Dary throws a right hand that Maritato ducks under and follows up with a left that Maritato also avoids with ease.
Dary throws a series of punches but Maritato avoids them all with ease.
Maritato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dary sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maritato somewhat.
Maritato shoots for a takedown but Dary saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dary misses with a wild combination.
Dary slaps away a takedown attempt from Maritato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maritato misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dary misses with a combination
and Maritato counters with a three punch combo that has Dary backing up. Dary nods at Maritato to acknowledge the strikes.
Maritato shoots in and drives through. Dary sprawls well.
Nice shot by Dary.
Dary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dary throws a right and a left that Maritato avoids nicely.
Dary throws a series of punches but Maritato avoids them all with ease.
Dary tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maritato counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dary thinking.
Dary looks to land a combination but Maritato avoids it well.
Dary looks to land a combination. Maritato sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maritato tries to bum rush Dary with a series of wild strikes but Dary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maritato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maritato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dary swivels and escapes.
Dary fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maritato moves in looking to clinch but Dary pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dary looks to land a combination but Maritato avoids it well.
Maritato lands with a nice combination. Dary backs away looking to recover.
Maritato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dary.
Dary scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Maritato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Legen Dary's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A left and a right from Dary both land. Nice combination.
Maritato scores with a shot to the body.
Maritato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dary as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maritato.
Maritato dodges the punch combination from Dary.
Maritato misses with the combination.
Dary throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maritato counters with a one-two to the body.
Maritato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legen Dary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maritato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dary misses with a two punch combination.
Steven Maritato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dary swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Maritato counters with a single leg into guard. Dary didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dary is looking to stand up but Maritato isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maritato throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maritato wants to pass the guard but Dary is keeping the position.
Maritato is breathing heavily.
Dary is wriggling around but Maritato manages to pass to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maritato. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maritato takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Maritato wants to work for an arm triangle but Dary is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maritato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maritato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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.
Dary is looking to escape.
Dary on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maritato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dary defending well though.
Maritato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maritato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maritato on the ground.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Maritato closes the distance and pushes Dary back into the cage.
Dary is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Maritato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dary wants to clinch up but Maritato keeps it at a distance.
Maritato moves in looking to clinch but Dary pushes him off.
Maritato shoots for a double leg takedown but Dary sprawls well. He's pushed Maritato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legen Dary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Maritato.
Dary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dary tests Maritato's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maritato jabs at Dary's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maritato.

Maritato rushes Dary and presses him up against the cage.
Maritato wants a takedown.

Maritato breaks the clinch.
Maritato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dary misses with a few strikes there.
Dary throws a combination that misses

and Maritato counters by moving into the clinch.

Dary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dary lands with a nice combination. Maritato backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Maritato coming out on top.
Dary works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maritato fails to land with a series of punches.
Dary bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maritato's head backwards.
Dary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maritato.
Dary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dary looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dary looks to land a combination but Maritato avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Maritato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dary on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dary tries to get out of the position.
Dary wants to get back to his feet but Maritato drags him back down.

Maritato tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maritato has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maritato postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maritato tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Maritato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Legen Dary's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maritato scores a takedown into full mount!
Maritato tries to control but Dary wriggling away.

Maritato working for a guillotine from mount but Dary is in no mood to give up.
Maritato looking to finish with strikes here!
Dary blocking the ground and pound.
Dary could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dary is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maritato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maritato trying to control but Dary is having none of it.
Dary trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maritato unloads with some shots from mount but Dary bucks and avoids them well.
Dary wants to get back to his feet.
Maritato landing strikes from the mount.

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.
Maritato lands a heavy elbow.
Dary in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maritato throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maritato lands a nice shot to the head.

Legen Dary's cut is getting worse.
Dary is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Maritato dominating with strikes here.
Maritato dominating with strikes here.
Maritato trying to control but Dary is having none of it.
Maritato breaks from Dary's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maritato looking to control but Dary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maritato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maritato landing strikes from the mount.

Legen Dary's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dary's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Maritato punishing his opponent with strikes.

Jeez, Legen Dary's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Legen Dary's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Maritato!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rye King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rye King was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Barbossa
vs
King

184 cm
21
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariano Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rye King!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.

King shoots in and bounces Barbossa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
King wants to control from the top but Barbossa keeps moving.
Barbossa can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barbossa tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.

Barbossa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

King has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barbossa defend it? King steps over the head and cranks it - Barbossa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rye King!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasco Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lau comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Vasco Sousa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lau
vs
Sousa

187 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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, Martin Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasco Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lau tries to clinch up but Sousa circles away and keeps his distance.

Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sousa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sousa is keen to just control but Lau is a slippery customer.
Lau trying to hold on to Sousa's head to control him but Sousa postures up.
Sousa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sousa thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
Sousa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lau is looking to escape.
Sousa throws a strike but Lau avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sousa working some strikes from top position.

Sousa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sousa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin Lau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Vasco Sousa has been cut.
Lau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lau is breathing heavily.
Lau tries a head kick but it misses.
Lau throws a nice looking combination but Sousa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sousa pushes Lau up against the cage in a clinch.

Sousa breaks the clinch.
Martin Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sousa.
Lau throws a head kick but Sousa moves out of range.
Lau tries to clinch but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa is looking to clinch but Lau is avoiding it.
Lau tries to clinch but Sousa moves away

and Sousa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sousa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sousa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sousa on the ground.

Sousa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sousa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lau tries to clinch

and Sousa counters by clinching up.
Lau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa can't break the clinch.
Sousa trying to stall but Lau improves his position.

Sousa manages to break the clinch.
Sousa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sousa lands a head kick. Lau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lau lands with a nice combination. Sousa backs away looking to recover.
Lau darts in trying to clinch

and Sousa counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lau!
Lau is trying desperately to improve position.
Sousa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasco Sousa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasco Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lau closes the distance but Sousa moves to the side

and Sousa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lau lands a knee to the head.
Sousa prevents Lau from breaking the clinch.
Lau pushes off an throws an elbow but Sousa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Sousa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Sousa circles away.
Lau throws a lazy head kick

and Sousa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sousa is trying to stall.
Sousa tries to land knees in the clinch but Lau avoids the damage to the body.
Lau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sousa misses with a knee strike.

Sousa breaks from the clinch.
Lau swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Martin Lau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lau tries to clinch

and Sousa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sousa.
Sousa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau tries to stall but Sousa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa is trying to break free.
Sousa fails to pull guard.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!

Sousa pulls Lau into guard.
Lau wants to stand and escape but instead Sousa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.
Sousa controlling from the top 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.
Lau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sousa trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom.

Sousa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lau dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sousa is proving hard to escape from.
Lau wants to stand and escape but instead Sousa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sousa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lau being controlled here, momentarily.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lau is trying to keep Sousa in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasco Sousa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasco Sousa's cut.
That's time! Lau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Lau.
No luck for Sousa with that takedown attempt.
Sousa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sousa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lau circles away.
Lau lands with an overhand left.
Lau throws a series of punches but Sousa moves out of range.
Lau tries to close the distance and clinch but Sousa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sousa slips a jab and a cross from Lau.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lau sprawls well. Lau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet.

Sousa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lau is looking to break free of the clinch but Sousa has double underhooks.
Sousa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa tries to break the clinch but Lau is controlling the position.

Sousa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lau looks to clinch
and Sousa counters with a body kick.
Sousa blocks a jab.
Lau throws a series of punches but Sousa avoids them all with ease.
Lau leaves Sousa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martin Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasco Sousa.
Lau wants to clinch but Sousa slips to the side

and Sousa counters by clinching up.
Sousa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lau.
Sousa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lau.
Sousa throws an elbow that misses.
Sousa wants a takedown but no success here.

Sousa manages to break the clinch.
Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.

Sousa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lau, pushing him back against the cage.
Sousa is trying to break free.
Lau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sousa stalling in the clinch but Lau improves position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by Lau.
Lau misses with a looping right.
Lau misses with a body shot

and Sousa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lau's guard.
Sousa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lau wants to sweep here but Sousa controlling him for the moment.
Sousa thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa throwing strikes but missing.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Lau keeps moving.
Sousa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Martin Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Sousa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lau leaves Sousa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lau throws a head kick that misses
and Sousa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lau is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lau throws a head kick that misses.
Vasco Sousa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sousa closes the distance and pushes Lau back into the cage.
Sousa tries to circle away but Lau has him pinned against the cage.

Lau breaks from the clinch.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lau as he avoids it easily.
Lau moves in looking to clinch but Sousa pushes him off.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Lau.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasco Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sousa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasco Sousa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Z (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates comes into the arena with Village People - Y.M.C.A blaring out of the sound system. Z is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: New York. 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.

Yates
vs
Z

177 cm
19
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elliot Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Z!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Z scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Elliot Yates has been cut.
Yates throws a right hand that Z ducks under and follows up with a left that Z also avoids with ease.

Z drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Z trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Z forces his way into half guard.
Z trying to pass the guard but Yates defending well.

Z has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yates defend it? Z steps over the head and cranks it - Yates is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Z!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Z!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Art Metroman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Mcfillin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Metroman
vs
Mcfillin

162 cm
18
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Metroman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kelly Mcfillin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfillin tries for a takedown but Metroman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcfillin throws a series of punches but Metroman moves out of range.
Mcfillin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcfillin thows a body shot but no joy.
Metroman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcfillin counters with a good low kick that Metroman was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Mcfillin.
Metroman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Mcfillin gets caught flat footed, as Metroman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcfillin keeping moving, preventing Metroman from controlling successfully.
Metroman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metroman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfillin wants to get back to his feet but Metroman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Metroman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Metroman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcfillin trying to control but Metroman postures up.
Metroman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Metroman is looking for a kimura here.
Metroman wants to control but Mcfillin is keeping him busy.

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.
Metroman passes to side control.
Metroman taking a breather here.
Metroman trying to control the position but Mcfillin is working away.
Metroman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Metroman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcfillin struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metroman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Metroman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcfillin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcfillin dodges the ground and pound from Metroman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metroman in side control, throwing shots but Mcfillin defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfillin can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcfillin seems a little lost for a moment, as Metroman dominates the positioning.
Metroman wants to control but Mcfillin is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfillin is trying to escape the position but Metroman is controlling the position.
Metroman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Metroman dominated that round.
That's time! Metroman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Metroman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcfillin to the mat! Mcfillin manages to get full guard.
Metroman stays in close to Mcfillin's body and controls the position.
Metroman advances position into side control!

Mcfillin reaches up around Metroman's neck trying to control. But Metroman takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Mcfillin! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Mcfillin is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Metroman celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Art Metroman!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ledil Kuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Rijn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Francesco Zappalà - No Way Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Van Rijn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kuch
vs
Van Rijn

188 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ledil Kuch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn tries to clinch there but Kuch circles away.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuch misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kuch.
Van Rijn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuch fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuch thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kuch.
Kuch connects with a looping right hand.
Van Rijn moves forwards but Kuch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Kuch.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn walks into a stiff left hand from Kuch.
Kuch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Kuch swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Kuch swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Kuch misses with a body shot.
Kuch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuch swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Kuch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
A left and a right from Kuch both land. Nice combination.
Kuch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Kuch takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Kuch moves out of range.
Kuch missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Kuch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rijn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuch just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuch swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Kuch throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
Kuch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn tries to clinch there but Kuch circles away.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Kuch pushes him off.
Kuch lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuch as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuch throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Kuch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Rijn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuch lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuch throws a combination. Van Rijn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Kuch lands.
Kuch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Ledil Kuch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That has opened up Mike Van Rijn's cut even more.
Kuch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuch avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Kuch pushes him off.
Kuch throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Kuch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuch tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Kuch is avoiding it.

Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuch wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Kuch working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuch tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Kuch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn lands an elbow just above Kuch 's eye.
Nice elbow from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Rijn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuch is defending well for now.
Kuch has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Rijn obliges.
Van Rijn lands a knee to the body.

Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuch connects with a right hand. Van Rijn shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuch misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuch moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ledil Kuch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kuch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuch misses the shot to the body.
Kuch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Kuch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuch misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kuch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuch with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuch's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kuch duly obliges.
Jab, jab by Kuch - just one landing.
Van Rijn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Kuch keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Kuch lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuch looks to throw the jab but Van Rijn is out of range.
Kuch misses with a looping left.
Kuch scores with a punch to the head.
Kuch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuch throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Kuch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuch throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuch.
Kuch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuch circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The cut above Mike Van Rijn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kuch throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Mike Van Rijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn dodges the punch combination from Kuch.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Kuch keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ledil Kuch is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuch misses with a straight right.
Kuch swings away with a body shot that misses

and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn landing knees to the head.

It looks like Ledil Kuch has been cut.
Kuch wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Kuch.
Kuch managing to block the knees to the body from Van Rijn.
Kuch managing to block the knees to the body from Van Rijn.
Knees to the body from Van Rijn.
Kuch takes an elbow to the temple.

Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuch misses with a combination

and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn is looking to control Kuch's arms but Kuch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Rijn has his back to the cage.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Kuch lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn lands an elbow inside.
Van Rijn landing knees to the body.

Kuch breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuch lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Rijn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuch looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
Kuch stalks Van Rijn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Rijn's face. Van Rijn staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuch swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Kuch keeps it at a distance.
Kuch looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Kuch misses with a combination
and Van Rijn counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuch loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Van Rijn counters by clinching up.
Kuch is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
Kuch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kuch tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the cage.
Kuch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuch is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn keeps control of Kuch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Kuch lands a two punch combo.

Mike Van Rijn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuch.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Kuch.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuch circles away.
Kuch is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuch throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn moves forwards but Kuch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuch works Van Rijn's body with a nice hook.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Kuch is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ledil Kuch dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

Kuch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Kuch misses.
Kuch looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Kuch lands a right hook to the body.
Kuch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Kuch throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.

Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn prevents Kuch from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuch.
Kuch blocks an elbow strike.
Kuch is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuch's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn trying to land knees to the body.
Van Rijn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuch blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Kuch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuch is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuch.
Van Rijn missing with knees to the body.
Van Rijn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuch is defending well for now.
Kuch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Rijn is leaning against Kuch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn lands an elbow that stopped Kuch in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Rijn.
Kuch scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuch wants to break free but Van Rijn has control.
Van Rijn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Rijn lands an elbow that stopped Kuch in his tracks for a moment.
Van Rijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kuch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuch wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn crunches a lovely knee into Kuch's ribcage.
Kuch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Rijn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Rijn lands an elbow inside.
Kuch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Rijn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuch.
Kuch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Rijn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuch is defending well for now.
Van Rijn lands an elbow inside that Kuch shrugs off.
Van Rijn trying to land knees to the body.
Van Rijn wants to stall.
Kuch takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn throws an elbow that misses.
Van Rijn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Kuch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Rijn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Rijn has Kuch pushed against the cage.
Kuch wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Kuch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Rijn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn is working Kuch over against the cage.
Kuch working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow.
Kuch tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
Kuch working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn keeps control of Kuch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuch tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn has Kuch pressed against the cage, preventing Kuch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuch working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn effectively controlling the action here.
Knees to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands an elbow just above Kuch 's eye.
Van Rijn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuch is trying to break free.
Van Rijn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow.
Van Rijn lands an elbow inside that Kuch shrugs off.
Van Rijn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Rijn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuch lands a nice uppercut.
Kuch tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kuch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Rijn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kuch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kuch fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kuch fails to land.
Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuch's defenses.
Kuch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Rijn works on Kuch's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuch's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kuch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Kuch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a knee to the head.
Ledil Kuch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Rijn misses with a knee to the head.
Kuch avoiding damage as Van Rijn throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuch's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn trying to land knees to the body.
Kuch is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kuch as Van Rijn tries to tie him up.
Kuch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Rijn working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuch is defending well for now.
Kuch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuch.
Kuch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuch 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ledil Kuch!

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pop
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Maas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dijk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorius B.I.G - Hypnotize. Louis Maas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Van Dijk
vs
Maas

195 cm
19
321 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rutger Van Dijk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Louis Maas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maas leaves Van Dijk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Dijk.
Maas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Dijk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maas looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Van Dijk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maas's half guard.
Van Dijk working the head and body with strikes.

Van Dijk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Van Dijk!
Rutger Van Dijk retains his super heavyweight title!