AFC - Challenge 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hipolit Giertych (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mag NE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giertych comes to the cage accompanied by Dawaj na ring! HE! HU! HA!. NE comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superliga kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mag NE has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Giertych
vs
NE

176 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hipolit Giertych!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mag NE!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from NE as Giertych shoots in.
Giertych fails to land the takedown.
Giertych shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NE pinned against the cage. NE gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hipolit Giertych. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giertych showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from NE.
No joy there for NE, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Giertych looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? NE is fending him off so far but Giertych persists. Nope, NE circles away and we're back to standing.
Giertych avoids a punch combination nicely.
NE getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Giertych fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Giertych fails with the takedown.
NE digs a good body shot into Giertych's ribs.
Giertych is breathing heavily.

NE lands a left and a right that send Giertych crashing to the mat, dazed. NE thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
NE comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giertych takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's a brutal combination of punches from NE! Giertych is backing up but he can't get away as NE lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Giertych and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mag NE!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Portos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lahey (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.

Portos
vs
Lahey

175 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Portos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Portos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lahey looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Portos tries for a kimura but Lahey is defending well.
Lahey is being controlled here.
Portos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lahey for as long as he can get away with.

Portos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lahey tries to bum rush Portos with a series of wild strikes but Portos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Portos is trying to get an arm triangle but Lahey is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Portos is staying tight to Lahey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portos looks up at the clock and then as Lahey takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Portos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portos slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portos advances to full mount.

Portos get's back to his feet.

Portos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lahey was covering up waiting for the punch and Portos finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Portos gets to his feet - Lahey follows without any prompting.
Portos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Portos drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Portos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Portos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Portos controlling the action here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Portos stands up and beckons Lahey to join him on the feet.

Lahey gets caught flat footed, as Portos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Portos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lahey is trying to control the position but Portos postures up.
Portos controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Portos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lahey dodges the punch combination from Portos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lahey gets caught flat footed, as Portos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Portos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Portos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Portos looking to secure an arm triangle but Lahey defends it well.

Portos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Portos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Portos controlling from the full mount.
Portos takes Lahey's back.
Lahey is breathing heavily.
Portos controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

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.
Portos punishes Lahey with strikes from the back mount.

Lahey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Portos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lahey doesn't escape.

Lahey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Portos's arms.
What can Lahey do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Portos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Portos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lahey was covering up waiting for the punch and Portos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Portos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Portos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Portos stands and steps away. Lahey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Portos stands up and waves to Lahey to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Portos dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Portos moves in looking to clinch but Lahey pushes him off.
Portos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahey can do to turn this around?

Portos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Portos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lahey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Portos fails to take his opponent's back.
Lahey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Portos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lahey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Portos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Portos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lahey on the ground.
Portos landing strikes from the mount.
Randy Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Portos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Portos 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.
Portos trying to control but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Portos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Portos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Portos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Portos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lahey wants to get back to his feet.
Lahey is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is trying to escape back to his feet but Portos uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lahey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lahey trying his best to control but Portos has mounted him.
Portos controlling his opponent.
Lahey tries to hold on but Portos pushes him away.
Portos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Portos lands a nice shot to the head.

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.
Portos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lahey is in a horrible position here. Portos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fred Portos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Portos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Fred Portos just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Portos 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Portos!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Outspan Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Totti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francesco Totti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Foster
vs
Totti

183 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Outspan Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Totti!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Totti scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Totti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Totti avoids it really well and circles away.
Totti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.
Totti connects with a crisp jab.
Totti lands with a right hand.

Foster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Totti!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Foster controlling the pace for now.
Foster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Foster looking to ground and pound but Totti is blocking nicely.
Foster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Totti is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster working Totti over with strikes here.
Totti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Foster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Foster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Totti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Foster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Totti trying desperately to get to his feet.
Totti looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Foster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Foster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Totti looks a forlorn figure.
Totti wants to get back to his feet.
Foster controlling the pace for now.
Foster lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Totti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Foster with the ground and pound from mount.
Totti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Totti trying desperately to get to his feet.
Foster looking to control but Totti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Totti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foster content just to control the position here.
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Foster landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control but Totti is having none of it.
Foster is really struggling to control Totti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Foster is landing with some decent strikes but Totti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Totti'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.
Foster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Foster landing punches.
Foster tries to control but Totti wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outspan Foster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Totti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Totti throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Totti as he jumps to the side.
Totti throws a good cross that connects.
Foster dives in and grabs Totti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Totti pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Totti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Totti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Totti lands a head shot.
Totti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Totti as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outspan Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Totti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Totti cracks Foster with a good jab.
Foster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice combination there by Totti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Totti scores with a three punch combo!
Foster moves forwards but Totti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Totti scores with a four punch combination!
Totti lands with a hook. Foster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Totti.
Totti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francesco Totti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Totti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Totti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Totti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Outspan Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Totti lands a lovely overhand right.
Totti tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Totti looks to land a combination. Foster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Totti finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foster ducks right into an uppercut from Totti.
A shot to de liver by Totti. Beautiful body shot.
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Totti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Totti lands a glancing blow to the side of Foster's head.
Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Francesco Totti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Totti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Totti sizes up Foster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Totti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foster doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Totti.
Totti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Foster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Totti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Totti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Totti scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totti lands a two punch combo.
Totti scores with a one two! Foster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Totti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Totti pinned against the cage. Totti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Totti scores with a four punch combination!
Totti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
Totti scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Totti scores with a four punch combination!
Foster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Francesco Totti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Totti sizes up Foster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Totti lands a glancing blow to the side of Foster's head.
Totti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foster's head.
Foster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Totti scores with a punch to the head.
Totti lands with a cross.
Totti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster walks into a stiff left hand from Totti.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Totti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Totti connects with a right hand. Foster shakes it off.
Foster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Totti.
Totti works Foster's body with a nice hook.
Foster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left and a right from Totti both land. Nice combination.
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!
Foster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to de liver by Totti. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Totti.
Totti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Totti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Totti but Totti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Totti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Totti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Foster drops his hands momentarily and Totti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Totti with a nice cross.
Totti lands with an overhand left.
Foster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Totti dips to his left and cracks Foster with an uppercut!
Foster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Totti stalks Foster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Foster's face. Foster staggers backwards, shaken.
Foster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A right-left combo lands from Totti.
Totti scores with a body shot.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Totti throws out a powerful jab.
Totti cracks Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Totti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Foster is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Totti finds it's way through Foster's defenses.
Totti scores with a hook.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Left hook, right uppercut from Totti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Totti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Totti lands a with a good body shot.
Totti stuffs the takedown attempt from Foster. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Totti as he connects with a hook.
Totti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left and a right from Totti both land. Nice combination.
Totti is working the combinations to good effect here.
Foster takes one on the button.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Totti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Outspan Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Totti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Totti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foster. Foster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Totti lands a jab to the head.
Totti lands a jab to the head.
Totti lunges at Foster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foster's hand.
Totti throws a one two combo.
Totti jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well.
Foster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totti throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
Totti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Foster walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Totti scores with a punch to the head.
Totti scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Totti lands with a right that hurts Foster. Foster looks to clinch but Totti throws a short knee that drops Foster. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Francesco Totti!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo John (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.

Judo
vs
John

200 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries to clinch but Judo is having none of it.
Judo avoids the head kick by John.

Judo clinches up against the cage.
Judo works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Judo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judo goes for a takedown in the clinch but John prevents it.

Judo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judo darts in trying to clinch

and John counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. John manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard.
Judo is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard.
Judo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
John 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.
John wants to control from the top but Judo keeps moving.
John wants to pass the guard but Judo is keeping the position.
John slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

John is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Judo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judo is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John moves into full mount!
John fails to advance to Judo's back.
Judo is trying desperately to improve position.
Judo tries to control John's body but John pushes him off. Judo squirms to his side and now John has his back!
Judo turns into John and is now in his guard.

Judo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and John dives on top into guard.
Judo is breathing heavily.
John preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Judo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. John gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Judo keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Judo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Judo.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Judo avoids the head kick by John.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judo is out of range.
John shoots in and drives through. Judo sprawls well.
A punch combination from John misses.

Judo forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Judo is trying to drag John to the mat but John just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judo looks to clinch
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Judo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambo John dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

John wants to clinch up but Judo keeps it at a distance.
Judo avoids the head kick by John.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judo.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Judo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John throws a series of punches but Judo moves out of range.
Judo fails in his attempt to clinch.
John scores with a nice head shot.
Judo misses with a body shot

and John counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Judo keeping full guard, as John tries to pass.
John is breathing heavily.
Judo wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Judo is retaining full guard.
Judo keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Judo is retaining full guard.
Judo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John trying to control but Judo is working from the bottom.
Judo wants to get back to his feet but John is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
John wants to stand but Judo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Judo trying to keep a closed guard but John is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judo tries to clinch

and John decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Judo's guard.
John looking to pass the guard.
John won't allow Judo to sweep him here.
Judo controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
John slips nicely into half guard.
John frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
John takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo tries to hold on but John pushes him away.

John working for a guillotine from mount but Judo is in no mood to give up.
John manages to capitalize on a mistake by Judo to take his back!
Judo trying to control the hands but John won't let him.

John is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Judo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips John off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo John!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asgeir Borgermoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borgermoen
vs
Machine

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asgeir Borgermoen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Machine!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borgermoen fails to land the takedown.
Borgermoen slips a straight right by Machine.
Machine misses with a wild combination.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgermoen circles away quickly and effectively.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machine throws a right and a left that Borgermoen avoids nicely.
Machine misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgermoen misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Borgermoen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgermoen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machine avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asgeir Borgermoen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Borgermoen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borgermoen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machine.
Ronny Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borgermoen slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine looks to land a combination but Borgermoen avoids it well.
Borgermoen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machine but Machine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ronny Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borgermoen shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Machine misses.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.

Borgermoen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Machine has his feet on Borgermoen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Machine looks gassed!
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borgermoen shoots for a takedown but Machine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machine swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Borgermoen is just out of range.
Machine lands a nice shot to the body.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borgermoen shoots in but no luck this time.
Borgermoen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borgermoen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machine defends it nicely.
Machine throws a hook but Borgermoen blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Borgermoen shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Machine.
Borgermoen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machine tries to avoid it but Borgermoen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machine to the ground. Machine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borgermoen.
Borgermoen slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borgermoen dives in and grabs Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes down on Borgermoen's head and hops out.
Borgermoen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Machine misses.
Borgermoen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borgermoen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borgermoen avoids the body shot from Machine.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Borgermoen 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.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Borgermoen manages to pass to side control.
Borgermoen works his way into full mount!
Machine really wants to buck Borgermoen off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Borgermoen punching from mount but Machine doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Borgermoen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Machine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Borgermoen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machine is squirming around, avoiding Borgermoen's attempts to control the action.
Borgermoen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Machine is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Borgermoen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Borgermoen slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Borgermoen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machine sprawls well. Machine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borgermoen gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Borgermoen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borgermoen avoids a punch combination nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgermoen.

Borgermoen tries for a kimura but Machine is defending well.

Machine throws Borgermoen to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgermoen was well out of range. Poor timing from Machine.
Borgermoen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asgeir Borgermoen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine looks to land a combination but Borgermoen avoids it well.

Borgermoen drives through with a takedown into guard.

Machine wriggles free and stands up.
No joy there for Machine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borgermoen throws a sloppy head kick and Machine moves out of range easily.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine slaps away a takedown attempt from Borgermoen, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine stuffs the takedown.
Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Borgermoen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borgermoen shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borgermoen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Borgermoen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Borgermoen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machine is trying to stand.
Borgermoen trying to control from half guard but Machine is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asgeir Borgermoen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Machine misses with a few strikes there.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borgermoen circles away quickly and effectively.
Borgermoen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borgermoen shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Borgermoen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Borgermoen forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgermoen is trying to break the clinch but Machine is controlling him.
Machine gets underhooks to prevent Borgermoen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asgeir Borgermoen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is trying to force a seperation but Borgermoen has the dominant position.
Borgermoen wants a takedown but no success here.
Borgermoen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Borgermoen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Machine can't break the clinch.
Machine tries to circle away but Borgermoen has him pinned against the cage.
Borgermoen is working for takedown but Machine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borgermoen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Borgermoen prevents Machine from breaking the clinch.

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.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgermoen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machine wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgermoen can't get the takedown.

Borgermoen breaks from the clinch.
Machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Machine catches Borgermoen right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Borgermoen or perhaps it was just good defense by Machine which made him look bad.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Borgermoen dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Borgermoen throws out a leg kick but Machine moves out of range and Borgermoen only half commits.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgermoen slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
A shot to de liver by Machine. Beautiful body shot.
Machine swinging wilding here.
Borgermoen fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine scores with a one two! Borgermoen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Machine misses.
Borgermoen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machine 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiko Intervention (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.

Jenkis
vs
Intervention

186 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamal Jenkis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saiko Intervention!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intervention throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkis's waist but Jenkis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Intervention off to one side.
Jenkis shoots in for a double leg but Intervention sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Intervention misses with a looping right.
Intervention throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Intervention misses the jab.

Jenkis moves into the clinch.

Jenkis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jenkis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkis tries to free his leg and advance position but Intervention is retaining full guard.
Jenkis is pushing down on Intervention's leg trying to pass to half guard. Intervention is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkis not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intervention is looking to improve his position.
Intervention is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Intervention moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jenkis controlling from the top position.
Intervention tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Jenkis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jenkis stands and steps away. Intervention gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Intervention fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jenkis moves into the clinch.

Jenkis drags the fight down to the ground.
Jenkis has control of Intervention's left arm, preventing Intervention from doing any damage.

Intervention is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jenkis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jenkis has escaped and now he's on top!
Jenkis forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jenkis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intervention wants to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Intervention is staying active underneath Jenkis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkis is pressing down on Intervention's thigh, looking to free his foot. Intervention is holding on for now.
Intervention is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenkis is working hard here to advance position.
Intervention gets full guard.
Intervention wants to hit a switch here but Jenkis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Intervention there!
Jenkis works his way to his opponent's back.
Jenkis controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Intervention throws a combination that misses
and Jenkis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkis misses the target.
Intervention bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkis's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Intervention, as that shot connected.
Jenkis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkis misses with a two punch combination.
Intervention throws a right hand that Jenkis ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkis also avoids with ease.
Intervention steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkis.
Intervention scores with a nice head shot.

Jenkis is rocked!
Intervention connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jenkis out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saiko Intervention!