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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Beau Oxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Sawicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oxer comes to the cage accompanied by Pretender - Foo fighters. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oxer
vs
Sawicki

173 cm
23
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beau Oxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Sawicki!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxer throws a hook but Sawicki blocks it.
Sawicki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Oxer counter with a right hand.

It looks like Karol Sawicki has been cut.
Sawicki moves to clinch but Oxer breaks away
and Oxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawicki loads up on a big right hand but Oxer slips the punch.
Sawicki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oxer counters with a nice body shot.
Sawicki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sawicki closes the distance but Oxer moves to the side
and Oxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawicki misses with a double jab
and Oxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawicki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oxer counters with a right hand to the body.
Sawicki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oxer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sawicki thinking.
Sawicki looks gassed!
Oxer lands a right hook to the body.

Oxer drops Sawicki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sawicki looks back up at him and smiles so Oxer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Sawicki is rocked!

Oxer sends Sawicki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oxer is motioning to the referee to let Sawicki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sawicki is still on wobbly legs! Can Oxer finish him?

That has opened up Karol Sawicki's cut even more.
Oxer cracks Sawicki on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sawicki falls backwards against the cage. Oxer follows up with more strikes that drop Sawicki to his knees. Oxer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sawicki! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Oxer!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triple Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carwin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to kill or be killed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Carwin
vs
Jack

190 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
26
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Triple Jack!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a right and a left that both miss.

Carwin instigates a clinch.
Jack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Carwin jumps into guard, dragging Jack to the mat.
Jack is looking to stand up but Carwin won't let him.
Jack pushes down on Carwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jack tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carwin.
Jack trying to control the pace.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack prevents Carwin from improving his position.

Carwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carwin wants to get back to his feet.

Jack stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jack lands a jab to Carwin's midsection.
Jack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Carwin with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Jack.
Carwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Carwin is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jack has cracked Carwin with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jack lands another huge swinging hook and Carwin tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Carwin, before Jack can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Triple Jack!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Odin Valknut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valknut comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Odin. Sabu has chosen The Enemy as his entrance music. Odin Valknut is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Valknut
vs
Sabu

177 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Valknut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nero Sabu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabu fails with the takedown
and Valknut counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Valknut coming out on top.
Sabu misses with a takedown attempt
and Valknut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sabu thinking.
Sabu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sabu shoots and misses

and Valknut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valknut.
Odin Valknut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Sabu.
A right handed body shot lands from Valknut.
Sabu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valknut lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabu backwards.

Valknut breaks the clinch.
Sabu misses with a takedown

and Valknut counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Valknut on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Valknut.
Valknut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valknut digs a right hand underneath Sabu's ribcage. Sabu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sabu looks gassed!
Valknut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valknut putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valknut works on Sabu's body with a couple of short punches.

Valknut breaks from the clinch.
Valknut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Valknut closes the distance and pushes Sabu back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Valknut on the inside.

Valknut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valknut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sabu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valknut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabu at a distance.
Valknut scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valknut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valknut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Valknut lands.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valknut is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Valknut dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Valknut wants to land a leg kick but Sabu is out of range.
Sabu walks into a straight right hand from Valknut.
Sabu misses with a takedown attempt
and Valknut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odin Valknut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valknut clinches up with Sabu and pushes him back against the cage.

Valknut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu fails with the takedown

and Valknut counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valknut.
Valknut lands a hook to the side of the head.

Valknut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odin Valknut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valknut throws a low kick, looking for Sabu's leg but Sabu calmly moves out of range.
Valknut tries to work over Sabu's front leg with a kick but Sabu checks it.

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.
Valknut swings widly with a right hand

and Sabu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valknut's guard.
Valknut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Sabu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sabu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sabu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Valknut stands up and waves to Sabu to follow him.

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.
Valknut bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Sabu tries to keep at a distance but Valknut has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Valknut 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!

Sabu shoots and misses
and Sabu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabu tries for a takedown but Valknut circles away easily
and Valknut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Valknut moves into range and clinches up with Sabu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valknut lands with a left to the head.
Valknut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Valknut as the two fighters clinch.
Valknut scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valknut lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valknut.
Valknut lands a nice uppercut.
Valknut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabu is defending well for now.

Valknut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sabu tries for a takedown but Valknut circles away easily
and Valknut counters with a nice uppercut.
Odin Valknut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nero Sabu.
Sabu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valknut lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valknut darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valknut connects with a right hand. Sabu shakes it off.
Sabu misses with a takedown attempt

and Valknut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Valknut as the two fighters clinch.

Valknut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valknut motions for Sabu to come forward. Valknut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valknut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabu at a distance.

Valknut drives through and clinches with Sabu against the cage.
Odin Valknut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabu has Valknut pressed against the cage, preventing Valknut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valknut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sabu.
Valknut prevents a takedown attempt there.
Valknut lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabu backwards.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Valknut!

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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joppe Pilgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Wight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilgren comes to the cage accompanied by stolt o stark. Lex Wight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pilgren
vs
Wight

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

205 cm
21
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Pilgren misses.
Wight tries to clinch up but Pilgren circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Pilgren misses.
Wight tries to clinch up but Pilgren circles away and keeps his distance.
Wight tries to clinch up but Pilgren circles away and keeps his distance.
Pilgren misses with a looping right.
Wight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilgren misses with a left hand

and Wight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wight.
Pilgren tries for a takedown but Wight manages to get underhooks.
Pilgren misses with a body punch.
Pilgren is trying to break the clinch but Wight has him pressed against the cage.
Wight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pilgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wight prevents it.
Wight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilgren tries to break the clinch but Wight is controlling the position.
Pilgren is trying to drag Wight to the mat but Wight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joppe Pilgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pilgren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pilgren fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilgren tries for a takedown but Wight manages to get underhooks.
Pilgren looking to slow down the pace here.
Pilgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wight wants to clinch.
Pilgren misses with an attempted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilgren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wight gets underhooks to prevent Pilgren's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pilgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wight prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Wight.
Pilgren wants to get back to striking at distance but Wight won't allow it.
Pilgren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wight lands a body shot.
Wight holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wight utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wight stalls.
Pilgren is working for takedown but Wight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pilgren goes for a takedown attempt but Wight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wight tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilgren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joppe Pilgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilgren throws a poor cross that misses

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

Wight forces Pilgren back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lex Wight.
Wight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pilgren.
Wight wants to clinch up but Pilgren keeps it at a distance.
Pilgren looks to land a body kick but Wight moved away.

Wight rushes Pilgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pilgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pilgren is trying to push Wight away but Wight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wight.
Pilgren is trying to break free.
Pilgren misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pilgren can't get the takedown.
Wight stalling against the cage.
Pilgren is trying to push Wight away but Wight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Wight fails to land.
Pilgren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pilgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Wight as the two fighters clinch.
Wight is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Wight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wight displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pilgren up against the cage.
Pilgren is looking to break free of the clinch but Wight has double underhooks.
Wight dodges an elbow strike from Pilgren.
Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilgren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pilgren letting Wight take a breather here.
Pilgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joppe Pilgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pilgren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wight receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgren is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wight's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pilgren tries for a takedown but Wight manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Wight.
Wight controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lex Wight.
Pilgren shoots in for a takedown but Wight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lex Wight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pilgren misses with a right hand

and Wight counters by clinching up.
Pilgren letting Wight take a breather here.
Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wight lands a body shot.
Pilgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pilgren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wight smiles and moves away.
Pilgren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wight wants to clinch up but Pilgren keeps it at a distance.
Pilgren misses with a hook

and Wight moves into the clinch.
Pilgren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wight has him pressed against the cage.

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

Wight rushes Pilgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wight.
Pilgren tries to break free but Wight pushes him back against the cage.
Wight has Pilgren pushed against the cage.
Pilgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilgren jumps guard but Wight stands there with Pilgren around his waist. Pilgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pilgren drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wight tries to clinch there but Pilgren circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pilgren throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wight moves into the clinch.
Pilgren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wight has him pressed against the cage.
Wight stalls.
Pilgren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pilgren wants to get back to striking at distance but Wight won't allow it.
Wight stalling in the clinch.
Wight gets underhooks to prevent Pilgren's takedown attempt.
Pilgren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pilgren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgren tries to score a body lock takedown but Wight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pilgren is working for takedown but Wight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pilgren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Wight.
Pilgren tries to pull guard but Wight holds him up against the cage and eventually Pilgren drops back down to his feet.
Wight leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lex Wight.

Pilgren tries to keep at a distance but Wight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pilgren wants a takedown.
Pilgren is working for takedown but Wight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pilgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Wight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pilgren misses with a right hand

and Wight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lex Wight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wight cracks Pilgren with a nice body shot.
Wight has Pilgren pressed against the cage, preventing Pilgren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wight pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pilgrens head.
Pilgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pilgren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wight walks away with a smile on his face. Pilgren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pilgren misses with a hook

and Wight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wight lands a hook that snaps the head of Pilgren backwards.
Wight just leaning against Pilgren, taking a breather.
Wight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wight - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wight just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joppe Pilgren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wight stops a takedown attempt from Pilgren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wight.
Pilgren is trying to stall.
Pilgren tries to circle away but Wight has him pinned against the cage.
Wight stops a takedown attempt from Pilgren.
Wight is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pilgren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pilgren working hard to break the clinch.
Pilgren tries to pull guard but Wight holds him up against the cage and eventually Pilgren drops back down to his feet.
Pilgren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wight missing with knees to the body.
Pilgren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wight slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wight is working Pilgren over against the cage.
Come on Wight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wight is pressed up against the cage. Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wight down to the mat. Wight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Wight gets a clinch.
Pilgren wants to break free but Wight has control.
Pilgren wants to get back to striking at distance but Wight won't allow it.
Wight keeps control of Pilgren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pilgren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wight stalling in the clinch.
Wight prevents the takedown attempt.
Wight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pilgren blocks it with crossed arms.
Pilgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wight prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgren can't break the clinch.
Pilgren is trying to break the clinch but Wight is controlling him.
Pilgren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wight takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Wight.
Pilgren tries for a takedown but Wight manages to get underhooks.
Wight stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lex Wight.
Pilgren throws a good cross that connects.
Pilgren throws a lazy uppercut

and Wight counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pilgren.
Pilgren is trying to break the clinch but Wight has him pressed against the cage.
Wight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wight tries to land knees in the clinch but Pilgren avoids the damage to the body.
Joppe Pilgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilgren jumps guard but Wight stands there with Pilgren around his waist. Pilgren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wight cracks Pilgren with a nice body shot.
Pilgren is trying to break free.
Pilgren can't get the takedown.
Pilgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wight prevents it.
Wight lands a body punch.
Wight has Pilgren pressed against the cage.
Lex Wight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wight continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Wight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wight 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Wight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Covalent Minibar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamb Chops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Minibar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Lamb Chops will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Minibar
vs
Chops

170 cm
24
145 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
140 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Covalent Minibar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lamb Chops!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minibar tries to clinch

and Chops counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Chops seems to be working for a kimura but Minibar defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minibar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chops lands with a punch from half guard.
Minibar has hold of Chops's hands but Chops slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lamb Chops!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Booker comes to the cage accompanied by Dont go for the one - Gaelic Storm. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Booker
vs
Satosari

178 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satosari thumps Booker with a low kick.
Booker misses with a takedown attempt - Satosari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Booker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satosari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like David Booker has been cut.
Booker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Satosari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
David Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Booker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Satosari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Satosari controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Booker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari is staying active underneath Booker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Booker is looking for a kimura here.
Satosari wants to control but Booker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Booker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Satosari.
Satosari tries to get to full guard but Booker has control of the leg.

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.
Satosari is trying to maintain the position but Booker is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Booker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Satosari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Satosari tries to roll over but Booker keeps him under control.
It looks like Booker is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Well, if Booker 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Booker fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Booker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Booker with that takedown attempt.
Booker closes the distance but Satosari moves to the side
and Satosari counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Satosari. No joy for Booker on that attempt.
Booker tries to clinch but Satosari moves out of range.
Booker tries for a takedown but Satosari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Booker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Satosari is fending him off so far but Booker persists. Nope, Satosari circles away and we're back to standing.
Satosari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Satosari thuds a left hand into Booker's body.
Booker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Satosari counters with a nice kick to the body.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Booker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Satosari counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satosari lands a high kick!
Satosari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Booker is rocked!
Satosari lands a big head kick that sends Booker to the canvas! Satosari follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Satosari!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Chiappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Chiappe had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Chiappe
vs
Samson

170 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Chiappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock Samson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiappe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chiappe momentarily.
Samson connects with a nice looking jab.
Chiappe misses with a takedown attempt
and Samson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samson connects with a crisp jab.
Chiappe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Samson.
Samson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chiappe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Samson to score with a decent uppercut.
Chiappe misses with a takedown
and Chiappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Chiappe is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Chiappe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Chiappe misses with a takedown
and Samson counters with a huge left! Chiappe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Samson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chiappe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Samson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Samson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Elia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilson Domingos Rezende Agostinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Elia
vs
Domingos Rezende Agostinho

189 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Elia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilson Domingos Rezende Agostinho!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agostinho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elia throws an off balance right hand

and Agostinho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Elia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Agostinho throws an elbow that misses.

Elia is trying to trip Agostinho. He has hold of a leg but Agostinho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Elia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Agostinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elia pushes down on Agostinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elia wants to free his trapped foot but Agostinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Agostinho wants to get back to full guard.
Elia wants to free his trapped foot but Agostinho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Agostinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Elia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Agostinho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elia has managed to get both his arms back between Agostinho's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elia passes Agostinho's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Elia is trying to work for a kimura but Agostinho is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Agostinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Elia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Agostinho!

Elia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Elia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Elia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agostinho has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Elia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Agostinho is defending well though. Elia let's go of the attempt for now.

Elia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Agostinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agostinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Elia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Agostinho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Agostinho is working to get back to half guard.
Agostinho gets back to half guard.
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!

Elia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Agostinho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elia passes to full mount!
Agostinho is trying desperately to improve position.

Elia working for a guillotine from mount but Agostinho is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elia working for a submission but Agostinho is keeping him at bay.

Elia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Agostinho is surviving well by controlling Elia's body position as best he can.
Agostinho prevents Elia from taking his back.
Agostinho tries to reverse the position but Elia maintains control.

Elia is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Agostinho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Agostinho is trying to escape the mount but Elia keeps good control and instead manages to take Agostinho's back.
I really don't envy Agostinho right now.

Elia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Agostinho knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Agostinho for a finish.

Elia is looking for the choke from the back position but Agostinho is controlling his hands well.
Elia is breathing heavily.

Elia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Agostinho has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Elia keeps control of the position as Agostinho tries to break free.
Elia misses with a punch to the head.
Agostinho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Agostinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Elia seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Agostinho has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elia misses with an uppercut

and Agostinho counters by clinching up.
Agostinho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elia.
Elia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Elia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agostinho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agostinho misses with a knee strike.

Elia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Agostinho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Agostinho is trying to break free.

Elia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Agostinho covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Agostinho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elia prevents Agostinho from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elia is trying for a kimura here. Agostinho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Elia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johan Elia!
Johan Elia is the new welterweight champion!