VVV - 020 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hawkings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roma Mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roma Mano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Hawkings's chin.

Hawkings
vs
Mano

182 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Hawkings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roma Mano!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mano avoids the body shot from Hawkings.
Hawkings ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkings misses the target.

Hawkings gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mano wants to pass the guard but Hawkings is keeping the position.
Mano trying to control but Hawkings is working from the bottom.
Hawkings is looking to stand back up but Mano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hawkings.
Hawkings is looking for a sweep. Mano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawkings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Mano.
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. Mano connects with a nice short shot to Hawkings's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkings gets full guard.
Mano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mano passes Hawkings's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkings wants to improve his position but Mano is controlling well.
Mano trying to control from half guard but Hawkings is working away.
Mano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkings is trying to stand up here but Mano is controlling him well.
Mano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mano not doing much here.
Hawkings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mano.
Mano not doing much here.
Hawkings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawkings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mano is keen to just control but Hawkings is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawkings is not content to let Mano control the position.
Mano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mano controlling the action here.
Mano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mano controlling the pace.
Mano is thwarting Hawkings's attempts to control the position.
Mano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkings keeps working.
Hawkings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mano's back!
Hawkings struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hawkings passes into side control, despite Mano's attempt to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Mano there.
Mano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkings is looking to get back to is feet but Mano passes into side control.
Mano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkings keeps working.
Hawkings dodges the ground and pound from Mano.
Mano controls the position.
Mano prevents Hawkings from escaping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mano controls the position.
Mano scoring with punches and elbows.
Mano working the head and body with strikes.
Mano is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roma Mano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawkings was covering up waiting for the punch and Mano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawkings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mano on the ground.
Mano thows a big elbow that misses.
Hawkings wants to stand but Mano is controlling the position.
Mano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mano works over Hawkings with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawkings keeping moving, preventing Mano from controlling successfully.
Mano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hawkings wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mano manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mano is landing with some decent strikes but Hawkings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mano lands a big elbow.
Roma Mano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hawkings hang on?
Mano in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawkings is looking to escape.
Mano working Hawkings over with strikes here.

Hawkings is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mano controlling the pace for now.
Mano raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Hawkings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hawkings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mano postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hawkings badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mano around the waist but Mano pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mano is the winner by TKO! Mano jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roma Mano!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between R The ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Basket Case as his entrance music. 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.

The ghost
vs
Maxwell

185 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R The ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by The ghost.
The ghost looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The ghost moves into the clinch successfully.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Maxwell 's eye.
The ghost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost holds him up against the cage and eventually Maxwell drops back down to his feet.
Maxwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ghost throws an elbow but it misses.

Maxwell gets control of The ghost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maxwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maxwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ghost is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Maxwell looking for a guillotine from mount but The ghost is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to control but The ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maxwell content just to control the position here.
The ghost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maxwell looking to control but The ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to clinch but The ghost is having none of it.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The ghost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The ghost blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but The ghost keeps it at a distance.
The ghost looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maxwell tries to clinch up but The ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. The ghost sprawls well.
Maxwell tries to bum rush The ghost with a series of wild strikes but The ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The ghost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
The ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ghost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
R The ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Maxwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense.
R The ghost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a takedown but The ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maxwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
Maxwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Maxwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
The ghost tries to clinch up.
The ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a takedown but The ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maxwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Maxwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Maxwell gets to his feet - The ghost follows without any prompting.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxwell shoots in for a double leg but The ghost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The ghost sprawls well. The ghost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The ghost pinned against the cage. The ghost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost is looking to clinch.
The ghost wants to clinch but Maxwell slips to the side
and Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Maxwell. Those never looked like landing.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maxwell swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Maxwell rushes The ghost and presses him up against the cage.
Maxwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maxwell fails to pull guard.
Maxwell tries a body shot but The ghost blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ghost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maxwell blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell is pressed up against the cage. The ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maxwell down to the mat. Maxwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Maxwell.

The ghost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow.
The ghost wants a takedown.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost won't allow it.

The ghost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The ghost but The ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The ghost tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
The ghost looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The ghost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The ghost wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost moves out of range of the leg kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in but no luck this time.
The ghost tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maxwell is trying to push The ghost away but The ghost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Maxwell in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxwell taking a breather.
The ghost is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The ghost.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to control The ghost's arms but The ghost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage.
The ghost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost holds him up against the cage and eventually Maxwell drops back down to his feet.
Maxwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The ghost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maxwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The ghost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but The ghost won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

The ghost breaks from the clinch.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The ghost but The ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Maxwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The ghost defends it nicely.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The ghost as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but The ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The ghost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Maxwell in his tracks for a moment.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The ghost wants a takedown.
The ghost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maxwell.
The ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The ghost.
Maxwell tries to score a body lock takedown but The ghost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maxwell is looking to control The ghost's arms but The ghost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage.

The ghost tightens his grip and picks Maxwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Maxwell manages to land in guard.
The ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing The ghost from standing up.
Maxwell controls The ghost momentarily but The ghost frees himself.
The ghost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Maxwell kicks The ghost off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The ghost but The ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The ghost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell fails to land the takedown.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ghost moves into the clinch.
The ghost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The ghost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
R The ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Maxwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
R The ghost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
R The ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maxwell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Maxwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jury Lokomotivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Juronen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lokomotivo's entrance music is Slipknot - Wait and bleed. A fine choice. Juronen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Paparazzi" by Lady GaGa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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!

Lokomotivo
vs
Juronen

183 cm
28
217 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

185 cm
30
206 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jury Lokomotivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Juronen!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokomotivo throws out a loose jab but Juronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokomotivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokomotivo misses with a hook. Juronen ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lokomotivo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokomotivo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jury Lokomotivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokomotivo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juronen counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Juronen.
Juronen tries to clinch there but Lokomotivo circles away.
Juronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lokomotivo misses with a looping right.
Lokomotivo throws a series of punches but Juronen avoids them all with ease.
Lokomotivo misses with a straight right.
Lokomotivo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Jury Lokomotivo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokomotivo misses with a lunging right hand

and Juronen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juronen.

Lokomotivo manages to break the clinch.
Juronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokomotivo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokomotivo misses with a left hand
and Juronen counters with a low kick, right behind Lokomotivo 's knee.
Juronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo misses with a straight left.
Lokomotivo throws an overhand right that lands on Juronen's shoulder, as Juronen tries to avoid the shot.
Juronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juronen needs to keep his hands up - Lokomotivo had a free shot at his head there.
Lokomotivo throws a hook but Juronen blocks it.
Lokomotivo misses with a right hand
and Juronen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lokomotivo's knee momentarily.
Lokomotivo is breathing heavily.
Lokomotivo throws a lazy uppercut
and Juronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lokomotivo throws a poor cross that misses
and Juronen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokomotivo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lokomotivo scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juronen staying out of range there.
Juronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juronen misses with a hook. Lokomotivo ducked under it nicely.

Juronen closes the distance and clinches.
Lokomotivo letting Juronen take a breather here.
Juronen tries to land a knee to the head but Lokomotivo blocks with his arms.
Lokomotivo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lokomotivo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Juronen misses with a knee to the head.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juronen prevents a body shot from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo trying to control the position but instead, Juronen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lokomotivo into the cage.
Juronen misses with a knee to the head.
Lokomotivo working aggressively here.
Juronen avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lokomotivo as Juronen tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lokomotivo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Juronen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juronen tries to land a leg kick but Lokomotivo saw it coming and moves away.
Lokomotivo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lokomotivo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Juronen moves away from the strike by Lokomotivo.
Juronen slips a straight right by Lokomotivo.
An inside leg kick lands from Juronen.
Lokomotivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Juronen.
Nice defenses there by Juronen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokomotivo checks a leg kick.
Lokomotivo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Juronen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokomotivo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juronen.
Juronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lokomotivo checks it well.
Juronen swings for the body but Lokomotivo moves out of range.
Juronen slips under a jab.

Juronen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Juronen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juronen misses with a knee strike.
Juronen wants to stall.
Juronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juronen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo lands a body shot.
Juronen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokomotivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juronen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lokomotivo avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Juronen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jury Lokomotivo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Juronen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Juronen defending well as Lokomotivo loads up on a big left hand.
Lokomotivo avoids the head kick by Juronen.
Lokomotivo swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lokomotivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokomotivo misses with a hook.
Lokomotivo checks the leg kick.
Juronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokomotivo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lokomotivo is able to avoid easily.
Lokomotivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juronen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lokomotivo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juronen counters with a head kick. That will keep Lokomotivo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Juronen misses with a low kick as Lokomotivo jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokomotivo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juronen walks into a stiff left hand from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Lokomotivo moves into the clinch.
Lokomotivo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lokomotivo taking a breather.
Juronen misses with a knee to the head.
Juronen trying to land knees to the body.
Lokomotivo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juronen backwards.
Juronen misses with a knee strike.
Lokomotivo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but Lokomotivo blocks it.
Lokomotivo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juronen has him pressed against the cage.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juronen avoids the elbow strike from Lokomotivo, against the cage.
Juronen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juronen is breathing heavily.
Juronen trying to land knees to the body.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lokomotivo tries to throw a body punch but Juronen avoids it by throwing Lokomotivo back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juronen misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juronen as Lokomotivo tries to tie him up.
Lokomotivo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lokomotivo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokomotivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juronen trying to stall but Lokomotivo improves his position.
Juronen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokomotivo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juronen looking to throw knees to the head but Lokomotivo is blocking nicely.
Lokomotivo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lokomotivo.

Lokomotivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juronen walks into a left hand.
Lokomotivo throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Juronen ducks right into an uppercut from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo lands a jab to the nose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo misses with a looping right.
Lokomotivo throws an overhand right that lands on Juronen's shoulder, as Juronen tries to avoid the shot.
Lokomotivo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juronen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe Juronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lokomotivo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Juronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Juronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokomotivo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Lokomotivo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juronen.
Juronen misses with a low kick as Lokomotivo jumps back.
Lokomotivo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juronen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juronen. Juronen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lokomotivo throws a jab but it's blocked by Juronen.
Lokomotivo throws a jab but it's blocked by Juronen.
Lokomotivo tries to bum rush Juronen with a series of wild strikes but Juronen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lokomotivo moves in looking to clinch but Juronen pushes him off.
Juronen moves away from the strike by Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo is looking to clinch but Juronen is avoiding it.
Lokomotivo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lokomotivo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lokomotivo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lokomotivo blocks a head kick by Juronen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jury Lokomotivo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jury Lokomotivo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Juronen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lokomotivo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juronen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo checks the leg kick.
Juronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokomotivo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Juronen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lokomotivo avoids it.
Lokomotivo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jury Lokomotivo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but Lokomotivo blocks it.
Lokomotivo just leaning against Juronen, taking a breather.
Juronen tries to land a knee to the head but Lokomotivo blocks with his arms.
Juronen letting Lokomotivo take a breather here.

Juronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lokomotivo misses with an uppercut. Juronen saw that one coming.
Lokomotivo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokomotivo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokomotivo cracks Juronen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juronen throws a right hand that misses
letting Lokomotivo counter with a right hand.
Lokomotivo misses with a straight left.
Juronen slips under a jab from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo looks to throw the jab but Juronen is out of range.
Lokomotivo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Juronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Juronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Juronen slips under a jab.
Juronen misses with a low kick.
Lokomotivo misses with an uppercut. Juronen saw that one coming.
Lokomotivo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokomotivo fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokomotivo misses with a lunging right hand

and Juronen counters by moving into the clinch.
Lokomotivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juronen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lokomotivo lands an uppercut.
Juronen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lokomotivo.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but Lokomotivo blocks it.
Juronen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juronen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juronen looking to throw knees to the head but Lokomotivo is blocking nicely.
Lokomotivo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lokomotivo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lokomotivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Lokomotivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juronen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokomotivo connects with a single shot there.
Juronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lokomotivo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokomotivo misses with an uppercut. Juronen saw that one coming.
Juronen throws a low kick but Lokomotivo avoids it.
Juronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lokomotivo looks to land a right hand but Juronen moved out of range.
Juronen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juronen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lokomotivo throws a lazy right hand but Juronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokomotivo.
Juronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokomotivo. That did some damage!
Juronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juronen slips a jab from Lokomotivo.
Lokomotivo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokomotivo tries to clinch there but Juronen circles away.
Juronen motions for Lokomotivo to come forward. Juronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lokomotivo checks a leg kick.
Juronen lands a head kick. Lokomotivo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut there from Lokomotivo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juronen throws a head kick but Lokomotivo moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lokomotivo scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokomotivo misses the target.
Juronen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jury Lokomotivo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lokomotivo 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jury Lokomotivo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Cristo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Thomas's chin.

Cristo
vs
Thomas

184 cm
21
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Cristo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jeremy Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Cristo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cristo lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cristo counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Cristo counters with a one-two to the body.

Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Cristo moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Thomas! Cristo continues to tee off on Thomas, landing with a left and a right! Cristo connects with a right hand that leaves Thomas sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Cristo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Cristo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runfor Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Cover

182 cm
30
175 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Runfor Cover!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and then cracks Cover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cover down.
Jab by Cover.
Cover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cover works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva cracks Cover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Cover gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Cover is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Cover.
Cover misses with a looping right.
Cover misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cover's front leg but catches the back leg as Cover tries to avoid it.
Cover throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Cover throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Cover was not able to check.
Cover throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva feints and then cracks Cover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cover down.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cover.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cover throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Cover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cover misses with a double jab.
Cover with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Cover 's knee.
Silva stuns Cover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Cover looks gassed!
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Cover throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Cover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Some wild striking there from Cover.
A telegraphed right hand from Cover misses the target.

Silva rushes Cover and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Silva.
Cover wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cover's defenses.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cover avoids it.
Cover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Cover blocks with his arms.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Cover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Cover controls the action.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cover lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cover is defending well for now.

Cover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Cover.
A left lands for Cover.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cover paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Cover misses its intended target.
Cover throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a series of punches but Cover avoids them all with ease.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cover looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cover takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cover misses with the combination.
Cover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cover back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cover moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cover misses the target.
No joy there for Cover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runfor Cover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Cover throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Cover misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cover misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cover swinging wildly here.
Cover is breathing heavily.
Cover throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Cover thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cover throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a body kick.
Cover throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Cover throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Cover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cover misses with a two punch combination.
Cover misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Cover shrugs it off.
Cover looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva lands a jab to Cover's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to bum rush Cover with a series of wild strikes but Cover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cover takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cover being controlled against the cage.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cover has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Cover tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Cover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cover.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Cover blocks it.
Cover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cover.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Cover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cover is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Cover is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cover is defending well for now.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Cover avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Cover avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.

Cover breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cover. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cover misses with a hook.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Cover.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva punishes Cover's body with a nice straight punch.
Cover feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cover might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

That kick from Silva tenderised Cover's leg. Cover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cover misses with the combination.
Silva thumps Cover with a low kick.
Cover misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Cover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cover's front leg but catches the back leg as Cover tries to avoid it.
Cover shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Cover to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva throws a head kick but Cover moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover misses with a wild combination.
Cover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Cover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Cover.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Cover misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Cover missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Cover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cover misses with a series of wild punches.
Runfor Cover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cover needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Cover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Cover thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cover throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cover tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva feints and then cracks Cover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cover down.
Cover misses with the combination.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Cover stumbling back into the cage.
Cover blocks a head kick by Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Cover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runfor Cover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cover drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva cracks the inside of Cover's front leg.
Cover misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turtle Assasin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borris Snarfsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snarfsky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Truth. Borris Snarfsky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Assasin
vs
Snarfsky

185 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

[B2F] Born 2 Fight

Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Turtle Assasin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borris Snarfsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assasin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snarfsky circles away.
Assasin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Assasin or perhaps it was just good defense by Snarfsky which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turtle Assasin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Snarfsky.

It looks like Turtle Assasin has been cut.

Snarfsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snarfsky wants to pass to mount but Assasin is defending the position.
Assasin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snarfsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snarfsky.
Snarfsky wants to pass to mount but Assasin is defending the position.

Snarfsky is looking for a kimura but Assasin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snarfsky to get the leverage.
Snarfsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Assasin moves into full guard.
Snarfsky postures up and lands a big shot to Assasin's brow.
Assasin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snarfsky.
Snarfsky trying to control but Assasin is working from the bottom.
Snarfsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Snarfsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snarfsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Assasin wants to sweep here but Snarfsky controlling him for the moment.
Snarfsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Assasin has wrist control.
Assasin has control of Snarfsky's left arm, preventing Snarfsky from doing any damage.
Snarfsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assasin is keeping the position for now.
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!
Snarfsky throwing strikes from guard but Assasin blocks nicely.
Assasin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Assasin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snarfsky defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assasin is trying to control the position but Snarfsky postures up.
Snarfsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snarfsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Assasin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snarfsky wants to control from the top but Assasin keeps moving.
Snarfsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Assasin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snarfsky trying to control but Assasin is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assasin wants to stand and escape but Snarfsky is having none of it.
Snarfsky throwing strikes but missing.
Snarfsky is in close to Assasin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Assasin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Assasin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Assasin trying to control the position.
Assasin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snarfsky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snarfsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Assasin keeping moving, preventing Snarfsky from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borris Snarfsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turtle Assasin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Assasin has a takedown stuffed.
Assasin misses with a takedown

and Snarfsky counters with a shoot takedown. Assasin fights it but they end up in guard.
Snarfsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Assasin controlling Snarfsky's posture.
Assasin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Assasin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snarfsky.
Snarfsky preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assasin trying to control the position.
Snarfsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snarfsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assasin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snarfsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Assasin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snarfsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snarfsky wants to pass the guard but Assasin is keeping the position.
Snarfsky with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assasin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snarfsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snarfsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snarfsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snarfsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Snarfsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snarfsky wants to pass the guard but Assasin is keeping the position.
Assasin looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assasin pulls Snarfsky in close to prevent any damage.
Assasin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snarfsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snarfsky wants to control from the top but Assasin keeps moving.
Snarfsky postures up in Assasin's guard and throws a big left but Assasin blocks it.
Snarfsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Assasin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turtle Assasin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snarfsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Assasin's guard.

Assasin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snarfsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snarfsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snarfsky throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assasin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borris Snarfsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Turtle Assasin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Assasin with that takedown attempt.

Snarfsky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Snarfsky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snarfsky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Assasin's face.
Assasin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Assasin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snarfsky.
Snarfsky with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarfsky looking to control but Assasin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snarfsky punching from mount but Assasin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assasin tries to hold on but Snarfsky postures up.
Snarfsky unloading with bombs!
Assasin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Snarfsky.
Snarfsky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Snarfsky is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snarfsky lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assasin is desperately trying to improve his position but Snarfsky has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Snarfsky connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assasin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Assasin taking shots to the head.
Snarfsky lands with some strikes.
Snarfsky looking to ground and pound but Assasin is blocking nicely.
Snarfsky is landing with some decent strikes but Assasin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Snarfsky cracks Assasin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Snarfsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snarfsky working the ground and pound effectively.

Assasin is rocked!
Snarfsky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Assasin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snarfsky unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Assasin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Snarfsky celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borris Snarfsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Wolfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wolfen
vs
Tomson

192 cm
27
218 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

185 cm
23
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wes Wolfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfen is looking to clinch but Tomson is avoiding it.
Tomson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomson. Wolfen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolfen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomson.
Tom Tomson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfen misses with a body shot.
Tomson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Tomson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolfen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wolfen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfen blocks an elbow strike from Tomson.
Wolfen misses with a body punch.

Tomson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfen tries to score with a low kick but Tomson moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson takes a swing at Wolfen's ribcage but misses.
Wolfen jabs at Tomson's body.
Wolfen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wolfen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomson works over Wolfen's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Wolfen.
Wolfen throws a chopping leg kick but Tomson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tomson misses with a low kick as Wolfen jumps back.
Wolfen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfen avoids the body shot from Tomson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tomson misses with a hook to the body
and Wolfen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tomson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfen.

Tomson breaks the clinch.
Tomson thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tomson.
Tomson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolfen.
Tomson throws a combination. Wolfen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomson. Wolfen does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomson.
Tomson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfen throws out the jab.
A big right from Tomson misses.
Wolfen moves out of range as Tomson throws a body kick.
Tomson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tomson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolfen checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolfen avoids a kick to the body.
Tomson misses the shot to the body.
Tomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tomson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfen.
Tomson dips to his left and cracks Wolfen with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomson feints and then cracks Wolfen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolfen down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomson.
A jab from Wolfen misses.
The fighters circling - Tomson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tomson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tomson.
Tomson throws a front kick that sends Wolfen stumbling back into the cage.
Tomson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfen loads up on a big right hand but Tomson slips the punch.
Tomson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tomson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolfen rather than just go for the knockout.
Tomson scores with a kick to the body.
Tomson throws a head kick but Wolfen moves out of range.
Tomson slips a straight right by Wolfen.
Tomson misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolfen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tomson off the cage and back into rage.
Wolfen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tomson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tomson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomson misses with a hook.
Tomson defending well as Wolfen loads up on a big left hand.
Tomson lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfen takes one to the side of the head.
Tomson drops Wolfen with a huge uppercut! Wolfen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tomson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Summer Wheatly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Rah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rah is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flogging Molly - Devil's Dance Floor. This should be a great matchup!

Wheatly
vs
Rah

173 cm
26
209 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Summer Wheatly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hu Rah!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheatly misses with a head kick.
Rah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wheatly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wheatly tries to clinch but Rah moves out of range.
Rah wants to clinch but Wheatly slips to the side
and Wheatly counters with a low kick, right behind Rah 's knee.
Rah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wheatly but Wheatly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wheatly circles away.
Rah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rah connects with a right hand. Wheatly shakes it off.
Rah lands with a straight right. Wheatly didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rah tries to bum rush Wheatly with a series of wild strikes but Wheatly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Rah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheatly blocks a jab.
Rah dives in and grabs Wheatly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wheatly pushes down on Rah's head and hops out.
Summer Wheatly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hu Rah.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wheatly - that will leave a mark!
Rah looks gassed!
Rah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wheatly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wheatly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wheatly misses with a head kick.
Wheatly looks to land a body kick but Rah moved away.
Rah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wheatly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rah.
Wheatly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rah is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rah fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rah blocks a head kick by Wheatly.
Rah throws a head kick but Wheatly moves out of range.
Wheatly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wheatly wants it to stay on the feet.
Rah keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheatly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rah throws a right and a left that Wheatly avoids nicely.
Rah thows a body shot but no joy.
Wheatly pushes Rah away with a front kick.
Wheatly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rah wants to clinch up but Wheatly keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheatly scores with a head kick. Rah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Hu Rah has been cut.
Rah tries to clinch up but Wheatly circles away and keeps his distance.
Rah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheatly moves away.
Wheatly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wheatly counters with a big head kick but Rah shrugs it off.

Wheatly takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheatly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rah fails to pull guard.
Rah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wheatly prevents the takedown attempt.
Rah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rah tries for a takedown but Wheatly manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheatly throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheatly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wheatly lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Hu Rah's cut even more.
Rah blocks the elbow strike.
Rah blocks an elbow strike from Wheatly.
Wheatly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wheatly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rah dodges an elbow strike from Wheatly.
Nice elbow from Wheatly.

The cut above Hu Rah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rah tries to pull guard but Wheatly won't allow it.
Wheatly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rah takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheatly misses with an elbow over the top.
Wheatly trying to land knees to the body.
Rah tries to pull guard but Wheatly won't allow it.
Wheatly lands a damaging elbow.

Hu Rah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Summer Wheatly!