Thrown to the Wolves21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaldor Killi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (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.

Killi
vs
Diaz

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khaldor Killi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz trying to control but Killi postures up.
Diaz controlling the position well.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz tries to roll over but Killi keeps him under control.

Killi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Killi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killi moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killi tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Killi is doing well to control the position and prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Killi wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Killi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killi keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Killi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Killi keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Killi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz fails with the takedown

so Killi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killi is one step ahead there.
Killi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz pulls Killi in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killi preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killi wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side

and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Killi.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz has Killi pressed against the cage, preventing Killi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killi tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Killi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Khaldor Killi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Killi controls from the top position.
Diaz is trying to control Killi's posture but Killi avoids it.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Killi tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Killi is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Killi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.

Killi shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Killi from controlling successfully.
Killi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Killi'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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khaldor Killi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Killi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khaldor Killi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Killi throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Oscar Diaz has been cut.
Killi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Killi lands a lovely overhand right.
Khaldor Killi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Killi gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Killi decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Killi sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killi throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Killi.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt

and Killi counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Khaldor Killi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Diaz.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Killi controls the pace.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Killi from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Killi advances position into side control!
Diaz wants to control but Killi postures up.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Killi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Killi working away.
Killi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Killi controls the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Killi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Killi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Killi in close.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oscar Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

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

Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Killi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
Killi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khaldor Killi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Diaz's cut.
That's time! Killi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Killi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killi scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Killi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Killi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Killi won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Khaldor Killi.
Killi tries to clinch

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Killi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killi keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Killi has wrist control.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz pushing down on Killi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killi keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Killi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Killi!
Diaz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Diaz dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control but Killi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killi is working to get back to half guard.

Diaz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Killi looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Diaz! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oscar Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

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

Kincaid
vs
Zapedowski

201 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
249 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Kincaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miron Zapedowski!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kincaid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zapedowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kincaid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kincaid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zapedowski wants to get back to his feet.
Zapedowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kincaid.
Zapedowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kincaid.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kincaid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kincaid slips a nice elbow through Zapedowski's hands, connecting with Zapedowski's forehead.
Kincaid prevents Zapedowski from improving his position.
Zapedowski manages to get to full guard.
Kincaid throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kincaid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapedowski wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zapedowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kincaid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kincaid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zapedowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kincaid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zapedowski's head.
Kincaid working some strikes from top position.
Kincaid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zapedowski working a defensive guard here.
Zapedowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kincaid chips away with some ground and pound.
Kincaid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Zapedowski is rocked!
Kincaid gets to his feet and stands over Zapedowski, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Zapedowski felt that one! Kincaid unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Zapedowski from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Kincaid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Den Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Grabovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Grabovski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Den Shepard's chin.

Shepard
vs
Grabovski

185 cm
22
248 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

187 cm
25
252 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Den Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Grabovski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabovski misses with a double jab

and Shepard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grabovski's guard now.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Shepard wants to get up but he can't break Grabovski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shepard won't allow Grabovski to sweep him here.
Shepard trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard throws a strike but Grabovski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Shepard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grabovski fails with the takedown

and Shepard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grabovski's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shepard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grabovski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grabovski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grabovski!

Grabovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shepard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Grabovski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shepard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shepard struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard manages to get back to half guard.
Shepard is trying to stand back up but Grabovski is controlling him
Shepard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shepard is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabovski is looking to advance position but Shepard won't allow it.

Shepard kicks Grabovski off and gets back to his feet.
Shepard with a poor takedown

and Grabovski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shepard's guard now.
Grabovski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grabovski stands and throws Shepard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grabovski lands a nice forearm strike.

Grabovski has hold of Shepard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shepard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Grabovski cranks the arm and Shepard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shepard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damien Grabovski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Dibiasse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Mosh by Eminem. Dibiasse has chosen Cant tell me nuttin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swanson
vs
Dibiasse

189 cm
27
221 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Dibiasse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Dibiasse counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check.
Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dibiasse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swanson thinking.
Dibiasse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson misses with an uppercut

and Dibiasse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dibiasse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dibiasse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dibiasse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibiasse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like Dibiasse might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dibiasse pushing down on Swanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Dibiasse slows the pace down in half guard.
Dibiasse wants to free his trapped foot but Swanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dibiasse throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Dibiasse drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibiasse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dibiasse looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dibiasse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dibiasse stops Swanson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dibiasse works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dibiasse is staying tight to Swanson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dibiasse throws an elbow but Swanson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dibiasse advances nicely into full mount.
Dibiasse working the ground and pound effectively.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dibiasse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Dibiasse dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Swanson misses with a hook
and Dibiasse counters with a nice uppercut.

Dibiasse moves into the clinch.
Dibiasse presses Swanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dibiasse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dibiasse.
Dibiasse digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.

Swanson is rocked!
Dibiasse creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Swanson with a big uppercut! Swanson tries to clinch up but Dibiasse pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Swanson to the mat! Swanson covers up and Dibiasse unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Dibiasse!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Fick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Claude Van Damme
vs
Fick

172 cm
28
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

168 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Fick!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Damme pushes Fick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
Van Damme effectively controlling the action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.

It looks like Michael Fick has been cut.
Van Damme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fick looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Fick is looking to control Van Damme's arms but Van Damme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fick has his back to the cage.
Fick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Van Damme stalls.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Fick being controlled against the cage.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Michael Fick's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Van Damme.
Fick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme avoiding damage.
Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Damme as Fick tries to tie him up.
Fick seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fick is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Damme has double underhooks.
Fick has Van Damme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Damme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Damme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fick wants a takedown.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
A bit of stalling here from Van Damme.
Van Damme seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Fick blocks with his arms.
Fick scores with a hook to the body.
Fick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those.
Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Van Damme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fick wants a takedown.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fick.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Fick is blocking nicely.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Fick blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Damme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Fick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fick moves into the clinch.
Van Damme lands a nice knee to the body.
Fick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Damme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fick blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Damme throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fick managing to block the knees to the body from Van Damme.
Fick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Damme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Van Damme.

Van Damme tries to keep at a distance but Fick has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Damme landing knees to the body.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme is struggling to control the position.
Van Damme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Fick is blocking nicely.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Fick tries to pull guard but Van Damme holds him up against the cage and eventually Fick drops back down to his feet.
Fick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Damme is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fick missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme gets underhooks to prevent Fick's takedown attempt.
Van Damme taking a breather.
Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Fick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fick tries for a takedown but Van Damme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Van Damme moves into range and clinches up with Fick.
Van Damme effectively controlling the action here.
Fick tries to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling the position.
Van Damme landing knees to the body.
Fick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Fick is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those.
Fick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Damme.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those.
Van Damme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Damme walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fick closes the distance and clinches.
Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jean Claude Van Damme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but Fick blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fick is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage.
Fick jumps guard but Van Damme stands there with Fick around his waist. Fick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fick.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme working Fick over with knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fick working hard to break the clinch.
Fick working hard to break the clinch.
Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Fick tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Damme avoids the damage to the body.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
Van Damme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fick is defending well for now.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Damme in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fick scores with a hook to the body.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick tries to land a knee to the head but Van Damme blocks with his arms.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Fick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fick tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Damme avoids the damage to the body.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Fick missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme prevents Fick from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme stops a takedown attempt from Fick.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Fick jumps guard but Van Damme stands there with Fick around his waist. Fick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fick has had enough of the clinch but Van Damme keeps him there for the moment.
Van Damme lands a knee to the body.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Damme walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Van Damme drives through and clinches with Fick against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fick.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Damme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Damme blocks a body shot from Fick.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
Fick jumps guard but Van Damme stands there with Fick around his waist. Fick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fick being controlled against the cage.
Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fick stalling in the clinch but Van Damme improves position.
Fick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now.
Fick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fick trying to stall but Van Damme improves his position.
Fick trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme just leaning against Fick, taking a breather.
Fick trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme lands a knee to the body.
Fick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fick is trying to stall.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Fick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Damme tries to clinch but Fick is having none of it.

Van Damme moves into the clinch.
Van Damme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Fick is blocking nicely.
Van Damme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Fick blocks with his arms.
Van Damme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fick's efforts to push away.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fick wants a takedown but no success here.
Fick is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling him.
Van Damme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fick.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick looking to stall.
Fick is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Damme has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Damme has Fick pressed against the cage, preventing Fick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Fick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Fick is avoiding it.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Fick keeps it at a distance.

Van Damme closes the distance and clinches.
Van Damme is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fick blocks it with crossed arms.
Fick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fick avoids it.
Van Damme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fick.
Van Damme stops a takedown attempt from Fick.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fick.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fick working Van Damme over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.

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.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
Fick wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick tries to pull guard but Van Damme won't allow it.
Fick scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Damme walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Fick moves away
and Fick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Fick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fick misses with a low kick.
Van Damme lands with a kick to the temple. Fick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Damme scores with a head kick. Fick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Fick moves into the clinch.
Fick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fick wants a takedown.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
Fick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme lands with a nice body kick.

Van Damme clinches with his opponent.
Van Damme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Damme is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fick is trying to drag Van Damme to the mat but Van Damme just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Fick can't break the clinch.
Fick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Damme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Damme stalling the fight.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Michael Fick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Fick trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Damme working Fick over with knees to the body.
Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Damme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Damme 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Garmr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garmr comes into the arena with Facial Book by Audiotist blaring out of the sound system. Tyr Garmr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Malone's chin.

Garmr
vs
Malone

172 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
29
164 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyr Garmr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Malone!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone lands a body shot.
Garmr misses with a kick to the body.
Malone scores with a body shot.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Garmr is out of range.
Garmr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garmr is breathing heavily.
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!
Garmr defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Garmr misses with a body kick.
Malone misses with a right hand

and Garmr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malone's guard.
Malone wants to get back to his feet but Garmr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Malone wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a body punch but Garmr moves out of range.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garmr.
Garmr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garmr.
Garmr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malone if he has to take too many more of those.
Garmr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garmr pushes Malone away with a front kick.
Garmr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Garmr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garmr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garmr. That's going to slow Malone down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Garmr slams his shin into Malone's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garmr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garmr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garmr throws a nice head kick!
Malone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone takes one on the button.
Garmr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garmr.
Malone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garmr rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garmr.
Garmr scores with a spinning back kick!
Garmr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garmr.
Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garmr - that will leave a mark!
Garmr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garmr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garmr scores with a head kick.
Garmr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garmr.
Malone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garmr. That one must have hurt.
Garmr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Malone is rocked!
Garmr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Garmr finish 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!
The fighters circle, before Garmr throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Malone's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garmr lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tyr Garmr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pol Rawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Polski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Rawn
vs
Polski

200 cm
25
260 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

203 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pol Rawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Polski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawn is defended easily by Polski.
Rawn fails with the takedown
enabling Polski to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Pol Rawn has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Polski. No joy for Rawn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pol Rawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rawn counters with a three punch combo that has Polski backing up. Polski nods at Rawn to acknowledge the strikes.
Polski tries to land a front kick but Rawn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Rawn gets caught napping as Polski dives in and scores a takedown. Rawn manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pol Rawn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilbur Apae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Murphy
vs
Apae

188 cm
19
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilbur Apae!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apae misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apae's knee momentarily.
Apae misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Apae misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Apae misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Apae.
Apae tries to clinch
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apae misses with a lunging right hand

and Murphy counters with a crisp one two that drops Apae! Murphy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Apae to his feet! Apae is in big trouble!
Apae looks gassed!
Murphy throws a head kick that Apae semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Apae counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Apae's torso.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apae's calf.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apae's sensitive parts.
Apae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apae.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Apae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Apae shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy connects with a high kick.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Apae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apae misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apae's knee momentarily.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Apae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Wilbur Apae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brian Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Apae misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a head kick. That will keep Apae thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Apae misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apae can do to turn this around?
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Apae is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy thumps Apae with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Apae will feel that in the morning.
Apae tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Apae's torso.
Murphy is looking to slow Apae down with leg kicks.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Apae in the body.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Apae moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Apae tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apae. That did some damage!
Apae tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Apae misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apae misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
Apae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apae.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Apae throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Apae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Apae backpedaling.
Murphy is looking to slow Apae down with leg kicks.
Apae has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Apae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy cracks the inside of Apae's front leg.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brian Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Apae misses
and Murphy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Apae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to slow Apae down with leg kicks.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Apae misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Apae is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brian Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like Wilbur Apae has been cut.
Murphy scores with a head kick.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. Apae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Apae wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apae misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilbur Apae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apae on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Apae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apae darts in trying to clinch
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Apae was not able to check.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Murphy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Xiao Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hawkins
vs
Xiao Hu

181 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

190 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

The Perfect Bloodline Laboratories

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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiao Hu!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawkins moves into the clinch successfully.

Xiao Hu breaks from the clinch.
Hawkins tests Xiao Hu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xiao Hu throws a sloppy head kick
and Hawkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab by Hawkins.
Xiao Hu scores with a push kick.
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!
Xiao Hu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Xiao Hu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hawkins fails to pull guard.
Xiao Hu has Hawkins pressed against the cage, preventing Hawkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Xiao Hu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Hawkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiao Hu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Xiao Hu moves out of range.
Hawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Xiao Hu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xiao Hu tries a knee to the head but Hawkins blocks it.
Xiao Hu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xiao Hu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xiao Hu's efforts to push away.

Xiao Hu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins lands a leg kick that knocks Xiao Hu off balance momentarily.
Xiao Hu darts in trying to clinch
and Hawkins counters with a left to the body.
Xiao Hu looks gassed!
Xiao Hu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xiao Hu tries to clinch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins lands a big head kick that sends Xiao Hu to the canvas! Hawkins follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charon Hawkins!

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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 Megga Torque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Torque
vs
Bowman

180 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
28
177 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Megga Torque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bowman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bowman won't allow Torque to sweep him here.

Bowman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bowman stopping the sweep attempt from Torque.

Bowman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bowman forces his way into half guard.
Bowman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torque is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bowman scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torque pushes Bowman off looking to stand but Bowman dives back in and keeps control.
Bowman winds up and cracks Torque with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bowman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bowman with the ground and pound from mount.

Bowman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bowman tries to control but Torque wriggling away.
Bowman controlling the pace for now.
Bowman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bowman working for a submission but Torque is keeping him at bay.

Bowman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bowman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
BOOM! Bowman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowman lands with some strikes.
Bowman with shots to the head and body - Torque looks very uncomfortable down there.

Bowman looking for a guillotine from mount but Torque is having none of it.
Bowman working the ground and pound effectively.
Bowman prevents Torque from getting the reversal.
Bowman working Torque over with strikes here.
Bowman is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Bowman looking for a guillotine from mount but Torque is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Torque looks a forlorn figure.

Torque somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Bowman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Bowman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but Torque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bowman is looking for a kimura but Torque is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowman to get the leverage.

Torque looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bowman passes into side control!

Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torque, who protects the arm well.
Torque taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bowman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torque is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
Torque taking punishment in the form of punches.

Bowman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torque wants to get back to his feet but Bowman drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman happy to just control the position for now.
Bowman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bowman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torque, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Bowman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Torque misses with a head kick.
Bowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torque pinned against the cage. Torque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt - Torque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Megga Torque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Bowman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Torque.
Bowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torque moves away.

Bowman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bowman showed some decent athleticism there.
Bowman is breathing heavily.

Bowman is working for a kimura but Torque is defending it quite comfortably.
Bowman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bowman is trying to control. Torque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bowman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torque defends it well.
Nathan Bowman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torque is staying active underneath Bowman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torque slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torque wants to get back to his feet but Bowman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bowman landing with the ground and pound.
Torque keeping full guard, as Bowman tries to pass.

Torque throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bowman escapes and throws Torque's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bowman lands a nice forearm strike.
Bowman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

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

Bowman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman lands a nice forearm strike.
Torque manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bowman connects with a nice short shot to Torque's temple.
Bowman passes to side control.

Bowman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bowman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is working Torque over with some ground and pound from side control.
Torque manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bowman's best efforts.

Torque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathan Bowman!
Nathan Bowman is the new welterweight champion!